MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MANSFIELD R-IV School district

School Guidance Counselor
fac1a Frequency Percent
NO 65 97.01
YES 2 2.99
 
Library Media Specialist
fac1b Frequency Percent
NO 65 97.01
YES 2 2.99
 
Special Education Teacher
fac1c Frequency Percent
NO 59 88.06
YES 8 11.94
 
Classroom Teacher
fac1d Frequency Percent
NO 21 31.34
YES 46 68.66
 
Administrator
fac1e Frequency Percent
NO 62 92.54
YES 5 7.46
 
Other Certificated Faculty
fac1f Frequency Percent
NO 62 92.54
YES 5 7.46
 
How frequently do you use the curriculum
guides(s)?
fac2 Frequency Percent
Daily 14 20.90
Once a week 18 26.87
Biweekly 4 5.97
Monthly 17 25.37
Semi-annually 7 10.45
Annually 7 10.45
 
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 7 10.45
3-4 29 43.28
5-6 22 32.84
7+ 9 13.43
 
I use computers and related technology
in my classes:
fac4 Frequency Percent
Daily 42 62.69
Several Times/wk 10 14.93
Once a week 3 4.48
Once 2/wks 3 4.48
Infrequently 6 8.96
Not at all 3 4.48
 
I have received training
in: Performance-based
(hands-on)
fac5a Frequency Percent
NO 3 4.48
YES 64 95.52
 
I have received training
in: Portfolio management
fac5b Frequency Percent
NO 10 14.93
YES 57 85.07
 
I have received training
in: Observation w / rubric
fac5c Frequency Percent
NO 6 8.96
YES 61 91.04
 
I have received training
in: Constructed response
fac5d Frequency Percent
NO 16 23.88
YES 51 76.12
 
I have received training
in: Essay
fac5e Frequency Percent
NO 12 17.91
YES 55 82.09

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 

 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Faculty Frequency Distribution Report
MANSFIELD R-IV 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. 47 70.1 18 26.9 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
7 - My curriculum guides provide me ways to measure whether students have attained each objective. 34 50.7 28 41.8 5 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
8 - My curriculum provides clear cross-references to all the Show-Me Standards. 35 52.2 31 46.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
9 - The curriculum guides are useful to me in designing lesson plans. 24 35.8 28 41.8 10 14.9 5 7.5 0 0.0 0
10 - I know how my curriculum is aligned to the benchmarks on the MAP. 23 34.3 26 38.8 13 19.4 2 3.0 3 4.5 0
11 - The district has provided me with specific professional development opportunities in the development and revision of my curriculum. 24 35.8 33 49.3 8 11.9 1 1.5 1 1.5 0
12 - The district has provided me with specific professional development activities related to aligning the curriculum to the Show-Me Standards or the MAP. 22 32.8 34 50.7 9 13.4 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
13 - I teach research skills as an integral part of my instruction. 24 35.8 13 19.4 21 31.3 5 7.5 4 6.0 0
14 - Greater emphasis should be placed on cultural diversity awareness in this school. 6 9.0 13 19.4 25 37.3 21 31.3 2 3.0 0
15 - Parents have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 16 23.9 25 37.3 20 29.9 6 9.0 0 0.0 0
16 - Students have input into the development of the district's curriculum. 11 16.4 29 43.3 23 34.3 4 6.0 0 0.0 0
17 - My building uses a number of strategies to motivate students to perform their best on the MAP tests. 37 55.2 23 34.3 7 10.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
18 - My school provides parents information about the programs available for children at school. 47 70.1 20 29.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
19 - My school provides regular communications to parents about their child’s progress. 44 65.7 22 32.8 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
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 13 19.7 30 45.5 14 21.2 5 7.6 4 6.1 1
21 - The school shares with me standardized test results and dropout data disaggregated by disability, gender, and (where appropriate) by race/ethnicity. 24 35.8 27 40.3 8 11.9 7 10.4 1 1.5 0
22 - My school views parents as partners in the educational process. 49 73.1 17 25.4 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
23 - My school provides parents with information about what is expected in its classes. 43 64.2 20 29.9 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
24 - My instructional materials support the curriculum 38 56.7 26 38.8 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
25 - My school provides suggestions to parents on ways to assist at home with their child’s learning. 36 53.7 29 43.3 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - I have received the training I need to help students effectively use computers. 26 38.8 31 46.3 6 9.0 4 6.0 0 0.0 0
27 - Technology in my school is considered an integral part of the instructional program. 33 49.3 23 34.3 10 14.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
28 - I use and integrate computers into my classroom activities. 27 40.3 30 44.8 5 7.5 4 6.0 1 1.5 0
29 - My school has created specific strategies to better involve parents in the education of their child. 29 43.3 28 41.8 10 14.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
30 - The board has high expectations for learning. 31 46.3 28 41.8 8 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
31 - Children are treated fairly in this school. 41 61.2 25 37.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - I have received adequate training in using computers and other technology to support the curriculum. 26 38.8 31 46.3 7 10.4 2 3.0 1 1.5 0
33 - The professional development activities I attend are related to districtwide instructional improvement. 27 40.9 30 45.5 7 10.6 2 3.0 0 0.0 1
34 - The community is proud of this school. 35 52.2 30 44.8 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
35 - In our community, people tend to trust each other. 21 31.3 29 43.3 15 22.4 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
36 - Our classes are often interrupted. 2 3.0 13 19.4 5 7.5 37 55.2 10 14.9 0
37 - I think all children can learn. 46 68.7 18 26.9 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
38 - Teachers here are good teachers. 47 70.1 19 28.4 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - Children are friendly to each other. 18 26.9 45 67.2 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
40 - Parents believe their children can do well in school. 16 23.9 44 65.7 5 7.5 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
41 - Teachers in this school communicate to students and parents on what they are supposed to be learning. 30 44.8 37 55.2 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
42 - Children like attending this school. 18 26.9 48 71.6 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
43 - Parents want to keep their children in this school. 20 29.9 43 64.2 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
44 - This school is a good place to learn. 38 56.7 29 43.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Teachers in this school make learning interesting. 37 55.2 30 44.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
46 - If children in this school have a problem, teachers will listen and help. 43 64.2 24 35.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
47 - Teachers in this school really care. 43 64.2 23 34.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
48 - Teachers in this school treat children with respect. 37 55.2 29 43.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
49 - I expect all children to achieve at a high level. 29 43.3 22 32.8 11 16.4 5 7.5 0 0.0 0
50 - I know what I am expected to do to improve student achievement as outlined in the district's CSIP. 31 46.3 31 46.3 3 4.5 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
51 - I am expected by my administrator to participate in professional development activities. 41 61.2 23 34.3 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
52 - I believe professional development is an integral part of my job. 43 64.2 18 26.9 6 9.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
53 - The librarian assists students and staff with individual class projects. 47 70.1 19 28.4 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
54 - Individual counseling services are available to students. 37 55.2 26 38.8 3 4.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
55 - Teachers talk about student achievement improvement issues on a regular basis. 27 40.3 34 50.7 5 7.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
56 - Our CSIP has been evaluated and updated recently. 38 57.6 24 36.4 4 6.1 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
57 - Overall, my school building is in good condition. 17 25.4 37 55.2 11 16.4 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
58 - The board establishes policies and permits administrators to implement these policies on a day to day basis. 34 50.7 25 37.3 8 11.9 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
59 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 37 55.2 30 44.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - Students are held accountable for doing quality work. 38 56.7 27 40.3 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
61 - Students are taught critical-thinking skills in this school. 25 37.3 39 58.2 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
62 - I use student assessment/performance data to plan my instruction. 28 41.8 30 44.8 9 13.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
63 - Students are frequently provided information about their performance. 43 64.2 22 32.8 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
64 - The mission of this school is clearly defined. 49 73.1 16 23.9 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
65 - I have the opportunity to share with the administration what materials are needed in my classroom prior to the adoption of the budget. 42 62.7 17 25.4 7 10.4 0 0.0 1 1.5 0
66 - All staff hold high expectations for student learning. 35 52.2 28 41.8 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
67 - Students understand what conduct is expected of them. 41 61.2 25 37.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
68 - Rules of conduct for students are consistently enforced. 38 56.7 25 37.3 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
69 - There are open channels of communication among students, staff and administrators. 35 52.2 28 41.8 4 6.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
70 - There are avenues for recognizing and rewarding the accomplishments of all students. 45 67.2 21 31.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
71 - There are sufficient library media materials to support my program. 28 41.8 33 49.3 5 7.5 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
72 - I have input into the selection of library materials. 39 58.2 22 32.8 6 9.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
73 - The community provides enough money to adequately provide quality educational programs to children. 14 20.9 29 43.3 15 22.4 7 10.4 2 3.0 0
74 - Students are safe at this school 28 41.8 36 53.7 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
75 - I feel safe at this school. 32 47.8 34 50.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
76 - The library media center materials are current and in good condition. 32 47.8 34 50.7 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
77 - My classes provide an extension of skills and concepts learned in previous grades. 38 56.7 26 38.8 3 4.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
78 - Parents are frequently provided information about student performance. 44 65.7 21 31.3 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
79 - Students give evidence of being able to apply what they have learned in previous grades. 28 41.8 34 50.7 5 7.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
80 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 23 34.3 33 49.3 10 14.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
81 - Access to the Internet in my building is reliable. 25 37.3 28 41.8 10 14.9 4 6.0 0 0.0 0
82 - Incorporating the Internet into our instructional programs is a high priority in my district. 22 32.8 31 46.3 9 13.4 4 6.0 1 1.5 0
83 - I have the educational technology I need to support my instructional program. 28 41.8 28 41.8 7 10.4 4 6.0 0 0.0 0
84 - I usually look forward to each working day as a teacher. 34 50.7 26 38.8 6 9.0 1 1.5 0 0.0 0
85 - If I had a chance to choose all over again, I would still choose teaching as a career. 33 49.3 25 37.3 6 9.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 0
86 - This school makes children feel they belong. 33 49.3 33 49.3 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
87 - Children in this school have fun learning. 22 32.8 43 64.2 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
88 - If I wanted to I could easily arrange for my students to use the Internet at school for a class project. 41 61.2 17 25.4 6 9.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 0
89 - The professional development activities I have attended have changed the way I teach. 20 29.9 29 43.3 16 23.9 2 3.0 0 0.0 0
90 - I use student information from previous classes to plan instruction. 28 41.8 30 44.8 6 9.0 3 4.5 0 0.0 0
91 - Parents are welcome to discuss their child’s educational needs with the school. 46 68.7 20 29.9 1 1.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
92 - Discipline is handled fairly in this school. 40 59.7 25 37.3 2 3.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
93 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 31 46.3 25 37.3 11 16.4 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2001
Tables Posted January 30, 2002
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education