MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
PATTONVILLE R-III School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 465 94.70
YES 26 5.30
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 476 96.95
YES 15 3.05
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 479 97.56
YES 12 2.44
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 118 24.03
YES 373 75.97
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 461 93.89
YES 30 6.11
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 434 88.39
YES 57 11.61
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 117 24.07
Once a week 185 38.07
Biweekly 44 9.05
Monthly 100 20.58
Semi-annually 24 4.94
Annually 16 3.29

Frequency Missing = 5

 

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 25 5.11
3-4 65 13.29
5-6 88 18.00
7+ 311 63.60

Frequency Missing = 2

 

I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 237 48.67
Several Times/wk 86 17.66
Once a week 46 9.45
Once 2/wks 42 8.62
Infrequently 61 12.53
Not at all 15 3.08

Frequency Missing = 4

 

I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 39 7.94
YES 452 92.06
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 246 50.10
YES 245 49.90
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 91 18.53
YES 400 81.47
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 64 13.03
YES 427 86.97
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 178 36.25
YES 313 63.75

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted January 16, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
PATTONVILLE R-III 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. 350 72.0 106 21.8 18 3.7 8 1.6 4 0.8 5
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 213 43.9 208 42.9 47 9.7 13 2.7 4 0.8 6
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 296 61.2 152 31.4 24 5.0 7 1.4 5 1.0 7
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 217 44.8 194 40.1 54 11.2 15 3.1 4 0.8 7
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 232 48.1 165 34.2 71 14.7 9 1.9 5 1.0 9
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 259 53.8 156 32.4 50 10.4 11 2.3 5 1.0 10
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 239 49.3 167 34.4 65 13.4 9 1.9 5 1.0 6
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 128 26.5 174 36.0 115 23.8 51 10.6 15 3.1 8
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 60 12.3 111 22.8 178 36.6 103 21.2 34 7.0 5
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 106 21.9 198 41.0 152 31.5 24 5.0 3 0.6 8
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 34 7.0 116 23.9 227 46.7 88 18.1 21 4.3 5
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 325 66.7 139 28.5 19 3.9 2 0.4 2 0.4 4
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 332 68.0 140 28.7 14 2.9 1 0.2 1 0.2 3
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 338 69.5 137 28.2 7 1.4 2 0.4 2 0.4 5
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 161 33.1 178 36.6 109 22.4 30 6.2 8 1.6 5
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 253 52.1 162 33.3 45 9.3 21 4.3 5 1.0 5
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 311 63.7 155 31.8 20 4.1 1 0.2 1 0.2 3
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 305 62.5 172 35.2 8 1.6 2 0.4 1 0.2 3
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 320 65.8 146 30.0 15 3.1 5 1.0 0 0.0 5
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 258 52.8 192 39.3 32 6.5 7 1.4 0 0.0 2
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 230 47.3 179 36.8 43 8.8 26 5.3 8 1.6 5
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 243 49.5 200 40.7 32 6.5 16 3.3 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 202 41.6 183 37.7 59 12.2 29 6.0 12 2.5 6
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 183 37.3 218 44.5 77 15.7 12 2.4 0 0.0 1
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 365 74.3 116 23.6 7 1.4 2 0.4 1 0.2 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 303 61.7 151 30.8 30 6.1 6 1.2 1 0.2 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 255 52.3 176 36.1 29 5.9 21 4.3 7 1.4 3
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 274 55.9 185 37.8 24 4.9 5 1.0 2 0.4 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 308 62.9 159 32.4 18 3.7 5 1.0 0 0.0 1
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 159 32.5 217 44.4 96 19.6 15 3.1 2 0.4 2
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 23 4.7 72 14.7 96 19.6 217 44.3 82 16.7 1
37 - I think all children can learn. 381 78.1 98 20.1 7 1.4 1 0.2 1 0.2 3
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 315 64.4 162 33.1 12 2.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 2
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 152 31.2 268 55.0 44 9.0 20 4.1 3 0.6 4
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 161 32.8 292 59.5 35 7.1 3 0.6 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 253 51.6 218 44.5 15 3.1 3 0.6 1 0.2 1
42 - Children like attending this school. 202 41.2 249 50.8 34 6.9 5 1.0 0 0.0 1
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 266 54.5 199 40.8 21 4.3 2 0.4 0 0.0 3
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 319 65.1 160 32.7 10 2.0 1 0.2 0 0.0 1
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 249 50.9 220 45.0 16 3.3 4 0.8 0 0.0 2
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 291 59.4 187 38.2 12 2.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 310 63.7 163 33.5 14 2.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 4
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 278 57.0 185 37.9 23 4.7 2 0.4 0 0.0 3
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 290 59.1 156 31.8 34 6.9 11 2.2 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 260 53.1 203 41.4 19 3.9 8 1.6 0 0.0 1
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 323 65.9 160 32.7 6 1.2 1 0.2 0 0.0 1
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 311 63.5 165 33.7 10 2.0 4 0.8 0 0.0 1
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 322 66.4 125 25.8 32 6.6 3 0.6 3 0.6 6
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 264 54.0 182 37.2 27 5.5 11 2.2 5 1.0 2
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 252 51.6 210 43.0 22 4.5 3 0.6 1 0.2 3
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 250 51.7 167 34.5 65 13.4 1 0.2 1 0.2 7
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 224 45.7 189 38.6 35 7.1 30 6.1 12 2.4 1
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 217 44.6 209 42.9 55 11.3 6 1.2 0 0.0 4
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 259 52.7 216 44.0 14 2.9 2 0.4 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 217 44.4 222 45.4 33 6.7 15 3.1 2 0.4 2
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 244 50.1 215 44.1 20 4.1 6 1.2 2 0.4 4
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 222 46.0 215 44.5 34 7.0 12 2.5 0 0.0 8
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 264 54.2 212 43.5 10 2.1 1 0.2 0 0.0 4
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 274 55.9 193 39.4 18 3.7 5 1.0 0 0.0 1
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 205 42.2 182 37.4 74 15.2 20 4.1 5 1.0 5
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 229 46.6 212 43.2 38 7.7 11 2.2 1 0.2 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 232 47.3 223 45.5 16 3.3 18 3.7 1 0.2 1
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 178 36.3 204 41.6 54 11.0 43 8.8 11 2.2 1
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 222 45.3 217 44.3 36 7.3 9 1.8 6 1.2 1
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 252 51.4 218 44.5 15 3.1 4 0.8 1 0.2 1
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 262 53.7 188 38.5 25 5.1 9 1.8 4 0.8 3
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 229 46.9 183 37.5 59 12.1 15 3.1 2 0.4 3
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 241 49.5 207 42.5 34 7.0 3 0.6 2 0.4 4
74 - Students are safe at this school 273 55.8 193 39.5 20 4.1 3 0.6 0 0.0 2
75 - I feel safe at this school. 310 63.3 164 33.5 12 2.4 3 0.6 1 0.2 1
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 295 60.2 166 33.9 25 5.1 4 0.8 0 0.0 1
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 263 54.3 189 39.0 29 6.0 2 0.4 1 0.2 7
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 279 56.9 202 41.2 8 1.6 1 0.2 0 0.0 1
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 199 40.6 233 47.6 42 8.6 13 2.7 3 0.6 1
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 206 42.2 207 42.4 67 13.7 7 1.4 1 0.2 3
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 296 60.8 171 35.1 13 2.7 4 0.8 3 0.6 4
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 200 40.9 207 42.3 67 13.7 12 2.5 3 0.6 2
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 246 50.7 188 38.8 32 6.6 14 2.9 5 1.0 6
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 265 54.5 192 39.5 24 4.9 4 0.8 1 0.2 5
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 291 59.6 148 30.3 31 6.4 12 2.5 6 1.2 3
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 257 52.4 193 39.4 35 7.1 4 0.8 1 0.2 1
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 213 43.4 234 47.7 40 8.1 3 0.6 1 0.2 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 317 65.0 137 28.1 25 5.1 7 1.4 2 0.4 3
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 177 36.4 223 45.9 69 14.2 14 2.9 3 0.6 5
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 185 38.1 217 44.7 68 14.0 12 2.5 3 0.6 6
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 335 68.4 152 31.0 3 0.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 216 44.1 191 39.0 51 10.4 25 5.1 7 1.4 1
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 133 27.3 186 38.2 153 31.4 11 2.3 4 0.8 4

Data Collected in Fall, 2002
Tables Posted January 16, 2003
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education