MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT R-II School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 1086 96.11
YES 44 3.89
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 1108 98.05
YES 22 1.95
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 997 88.23
YES 133 11.77
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 334 29.56
YES 796 70.44
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 1082 95.75
YES 48 4.25
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 1016 89.91
YES 114 10.09
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 228 20.41
Once a week 384 34.38
Biweekly 100 8.95
Monthly 233 20.86
Semi-annually 104 9.31
Annually 68 6.09

Frequency Missing = 13

 

In the past two years
how many professional
development activities
directly related to improving
student performance or
instructional improvement
have you participated
in ?
fac3 Frequency Percent
0-2 117 10.39
3-4 261 23.18
5-6 236 20.96
7+ 512 45.47

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 279 25.02
Several Times/wk 185 16.59
Once a week 145 13.00
Once 2/wks 95 8.52
Infrequently 301 27.00
Not at all 110 9.87

Frequency Missing = 15

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 154 13.63
YES 976 86.37
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 722 63.89
YES 408 36.11
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 370 32.74
YES 760 67.26
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 366 32.39
YES 764 67.61
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 627 55.49
YES 503 44.51

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
FT. ZUMWALT R-II School district

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
6 - I have a curriculum guide for all subjects I teach. 848 76.1 175 15.7 60 5.4 17 1.5 14 1.3 16
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 422 38.0 413 37.2 161 14.5 87 7.8 28 2.5 19
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 589 53.0 367 33.0 106 9.5 32 2.9 18 1.6 18
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 397 35.8 442 39.8 202 18.2 55 5.0 14 1.3 20
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 398 35.8 424 38.1 216 19.4 54 4.9 21 1.9 17
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 417 37.5 415 37.3 153 13.7 92 8.3 36 3.2 17
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 356 32.0 438 39.4 196 17.6 85 7.7 36 3.2 19
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 280 25.3 371 33.6 269 24.3 144 13.0 41 3.7 25
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 131 11.7 279 24.9 436 39.0 228 20.4 45 4.0 11
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 56 5.0 220 19.8 508 45.7 246 22.1 82 7.4 18
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 12 1.1 96 8.6 453 40.7 409 36.7 143 12.8 17
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 505 44.9 452 40.2 108 9.6 49 4.4 11 1.0 5
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 614 54.6 431 38.3 73 6.5 7 0.6 0 0.0 5
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 724 64.2 368 32.6 26 2.3 10 0.9 0 0.0 2
20 - The teachers in my building study the achievement levels of subgroups of students (by race/ethnicity, gender, LEP, migrant and/or disability) and based upon this study take actions to improve the performance of any subgroup which lags behind.m 255 22.9 377 33.8 312 28.0 131 11.7 40 3.6 15
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 451 40.2 420 37.4 148 13.2 82 7.3 21 1.9 8
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 585 52.0 414 36.8 91 8.1 27 2.4 8 0.7 5
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 632 56.2 390 34.7 69 6.1 29 2.6 5 0.4 5
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 639 57.1 397 35.4 58 5.2 23 2.1 3 0.3 10
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 528 47.1 408 36.4 130 11.6 51 4.5 4 0.4 9
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 215 19.3 284 25.5 238 21.3 241 21.6 137 12.3 15
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 97 8.7 304 27.1 209 18.6 309 27.6 202 18.0 9
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 157 14.1 369 33.1 246 22.1 221 19.8 122 10.9 15
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 248 22.1 444 39.6 288 25.7 121 10.8 21 1.9 8
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 512 45.5 449 39.9 124 11.0 32 2.8 9 0.8 4
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 643 57.1 369 32.7 47 4.2 54 4.8 14 1.2 3
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 177 15.9 289 25.9 245 22.0 250 22.4 153 13.7 16
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 383 34.3 511 45.7 153 13.7 56 5.0 15 1.3 12
34 - The community is proud of this school. 601 53.3 434 38.5 72 6.4 16 1.4 4 0.4 3
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 392 34.9 511 45.5 166 14.8 45 4.0 8 0.7 8
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 78 7.0 226 20.1 206 18.4 460 41.0 152 13.5 8
37 - I think all children can learn. 861 76.3 246 21.8 11 1.0 8 0.7 2 0.2 2
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 751 66.8 356 31.6 14 1.2 4 0.4 0 0.0 5
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 337 30.0 666 59.3 86 7.7 34 3.0 1 0.1 6
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 396 35.2 672 59.7 43 3.8 13 1.2 1 0.1 5
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 563 50.0 491 43.6 53 4.7 17 1.5 1 0.1 5
42 - Children like attending this school. 503 44.7 568 50.4 43 3.8 11 1.0 1 0.1 4
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 586 52.0 497 44.1 36 3.2 7 0.6 1 0.1 3
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 706 62.8 405 36.0 10 0.9 3 0.3 1 0.1 5
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 616 54.7 470 41.7 36 3.2 4 0.4 0 0.0 4
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 700 62.2 405 36.0 16 1.4 4 0.4 0 0.0 5
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 723 64.2 381 33.8 16 1.4 1 0.1 5 0.4 4
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 684 60.9 421 37.5 16 1.4 3 0.3 0 0.0 6
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 611 54.3 365 32.4 83 7.4 61 5.4 5 0.4 5
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 433 38.7 503 45.0 140 12.5 36 3.2 7 0.6 11
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 565 50.7 446 40.0 78 7.0 23 2.1 3 0.3 15
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 1,130
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 0 . 1,130
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 630 56.0 396 35.2 53 4.7 37 3.3 10 0.9 4
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 446 39.7 522 46.5 110 9.8 42 3.7 3 0.3 7
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 426 38.4 424 38.2 249 22.4 8 0.7 3 0.3 20
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 607 54.0 423 37.6 49 4.4 38 3.4 7 0.6 6
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 452 40.5 450 40.4 178 16.0 29 2.6 6 0.5 15
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 611 54.3 495 44.0 17 1.5 3 0.3 0 0.0 4
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 490 43.6 483 43.0 71 6.3 59 5.3 20 1.8 7
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 445 39.8 568 50.8 79 7.1 25 2.2 2 0.2 11
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 442 39.9 495 44.7 142 12.8 25 2.3 3 0.3 23
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 612 54.9 466 41.8 32 2.9 4 0.4 0 0.0 16
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 657 58.4 397 35.3 45 4.0 21 1.9 5 0.4 5
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 423 38.0 401 36.1 159 14.3 103 9.3 26 2.3 18
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 533 47.4 477 42.4 68 6.0 40 3.6 6 0.5 6
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 617 55.0 422 37.6 39 3.5 39 3.5 5 0.4 8
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 443 39.4 393 35.0 105 9.3 134 11.9 48 4.3 7
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 515 45.9 492 43.8 69 6.1 41 3.7 6 0.5 7
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 640 56.8 434 38.5 37 3.3 14 1.2 2 0.2 3
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 447 40.1 459 41.1 118 10.6 82 7.3 10 0.9 14
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 485 43.5 382 34.3 161 14.4 64 5.7 23 2.1 15
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 289 25.9 506 45.3 190 17.0 103 9.2 29 2.6 13
74 - Students are safe at this school 724 64.5 373 33.2 17 1.5 8 0.7 0 0.0 8
75 - I feel safe at this school. 805 71.6 301 26.8 12 1.1 5 0.4 1 0.1 6
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 600 53.5 414 36.9 74 6.6 27 2.4 6 0.5 9
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 635 57.4 389 35.2 73 6.6 8 0.7 1 0.1 24
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 619 55.1 455 40.5 38 3.4 11 1.0 0 0.0 7
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 478 42.8 512 45.9 86 7.7 38 3.4 2 0.2 14
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 401 35.9 458 41.0 208 18.6 46 4.1 5 0.4 12
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 234 20.9 371 33.1 148 13.2 218 19.4 151 13.5 8
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 92 8.2 237 21.2 238 21.3 298 26.7 251 22.5 14
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 125 11.3 295 26.6 227 20.5 266 24.0 197 17.7 20
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 660 59.1 411 36.8 37 3.3 8 0.7 1 0.1 13
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 750 66.8 278 24.8 61 5.4 25 2.2 9 0.8 7
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 651 57.9 427 38.0 36 3.2 10 0.9 1 0.1 5
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 544 48.4 489 43.5 84 7.5 6 0.5 2 0.2 5
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 301 26.9 342 30.6 166 14.8 185 16.5 124 11.1 12
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 220 19.8 519 46.7 281 25.3 72 6.5 20 1.8 18
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 391 35.2 519 46.8 155 14.0 41 3.7 4 0.4 20
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 731 65.0 376 33.5 17 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 6
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 453 40.3 429 38.2 112 10.0 91 8.1 39 3.5 6
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 204 18.5 350 31.7 442 40.0 77 7.0 31 2.8 26

Data Collected in Spring, 2005
Tables Posted April 11, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education