| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAIR CO. HIGH, ADAIR CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 69 | 48.59 |
| FEMALE | 73 | 51.41 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 23 | 16.20 |
| 8TH | 25 | 17.61 |
| 9TH | 27 | 19.01 |
| 10TH | 21 | 14.79 |
| 11TH | 19 | 13.38 |
| 12TH | 27 | 19.01 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 136 | 96.45 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 2 | 1.42 |
| HISPANIC | 3 | 2.13 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| UNDER 8TH | 2 | 1.41 |
| FINISHED 8TH | 9 | 6.34 |
| H.S. GRAD | 45 | 31.69 |
| POST SECONDARY | 35 | 24.65 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 26 | 18.31 |
| DON T KNOW | 25 | 17.61 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 2 | 1.41 |
| 2 | 15 | 10.56 |
| 3 | 55 | 38.73 |
| 4 | 27 | 19.01 |
| 5 | 13 | 9.15 |
| 6 | 30 | 21.13 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 79 | 55.63 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 46 | 32.39 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 12 | 8.45 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 2 | 1.41 |
| MORE THAN 10 DAYS | 3 | 2.11 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 41 | 28.87 |
| TWO HRS. | 34 | 23.94 |
| THREE HRS. | 33 | 23.24 |
| FOUR HRS. | 15 | 10.56 |
| FIVE HRS. | 7 | 4.93 |
| SIX + HRS. | 12 | 8.45 |
| What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school? |
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| SEC8 | Frequency | Percent |
| WORK FULL-TIME | 11 | 7.80 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 31 | 21.99 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 70 | 49.65 |
| MILITARY | 13 | 9.22 |
| OTHER | 16 | 11.35 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 31 | 21.99 |
| A & B | 41 | 29.08 |
| B | 13 | 9.22 |
| B & C | 28 | 19.86 |
| C | 10 | 7.09 |
| C & D | 14 | 9.93 |
| D | 2 | 1.42 |
| BELOW D | 2 | 1.42 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 9 | 6.43 |
| DON T DO IT | 7 | 5.00 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 45 | 32.14 |
| ONE HOUR | 53 | 37.86 |
| TWO HOURS | 22 | 15.71 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 4 | 2.86 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job? Exclude summer vacation time. |
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| SEC11 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 89 | 63.12 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 15 | 10.64 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 13 | 9.22 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 5 | 3.55 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 6 | 4.26 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 5 | 3.55 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 8 | 5.67 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 18 | 12.68 |
| GOOD | 65 | 45.77 |
| AVERAGE | 45 | 31.69 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 6 | 4.23 |
| POOR | 8 | 5.63 |
| How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports? |
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| SEC13 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 38 | 26.95 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 33 | 23.40 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 18 | 12.77 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 31 | 21.99 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 10 | 7.09 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 7 | 4.96 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 4 | 2.84 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| I use computers in school: Daily; Several times a week; Once a week; Once every two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all. |
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| SEC14 | Frequency | Percent |
| Daily | 85 | 60.71 |
| Several Times/wk | 20 | 14.29 |
| Once a week | 20 | 14.29 |
| Once 2/wks | 5 | 3.57 |
| Infrequently | 7 | 5.00 |
| Not at all | 3 | 2.14 |
| Frequency Missing = 2 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 78 | 57.78 |
| Voc./ tech. | 17 | 12.59 |
| General | 40 | 29.63 |
| Frequency Missing = 7 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 8 | 5.88 |
| Rarely | 37 | 27.21 |
| Occasionally | 45 | 33.09 |
| Regularly | 46 | 33.82 |
| Frequency Missing = 6 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 13 | 9.70 |
| Rarely | 43 | 32.09 |
| Occasionally | 42 | 31.34 |
| Regularly | 36 | 26.87 |
| Frequency Missing = 8 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 9 | 6.77 |
| Rarely | 26 | 19.55 |
| Occasionally | 50 | 37.59 |
| Regularly | 48 | 36.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 9 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| ADAIR CO. HIGH, ADAIR CO. R-I School District |
| Strongly Agree |
Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly Disagree |
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| Question | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | N | Pct. | Number Missing |
| 17 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. | 14 | 9.9 | 63 | 44.7 | 48 | 34.0 | 11 | 7.8 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 12 | 8.5 | 40 | 28.2 | 45 | 31.7 | 28 | 19.7 | 17 | 12.0 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 25 | 17.9 | 58 | 41.4 | 47 | 33.6 | 7 | 5.0 | 3 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 23 | 16.5 | 67 | 48.2 | 37 | 26.6 | 7 | 5.0 | 5 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 32 | 23.0 | 73 | 52.5 | 26 | 18.7 | 3 | 2.2 | 5 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 38 | 27.0 | 69 | 48.9 | 24 | 17.0 | 4 | 2.8 | 6 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 18 | 12.9 | 69 | 49.6 | 39 | 28.1 | 8 | 5.8 | 5 | 3.6 | 3 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 10 | 7.0 | 44 | 31.0 | 55 | 38.7 | 24 | 16.9 | 9 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 22 | 15.9 | 72 | 52.2 | 38 | 27.5 | 3 | 2.2 | 3 | 2.2 | 4 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 27 | 19.1 | 73 | 51.8 | 34 | 24.1 | 3 | 2.1 | 4 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 32 | 22.9 | 66 | 47.1 | 26 | 18.6 | 13 | 9.3 | 3 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 15 | 10.6 | 58 | 41.1 | 48 | 34.0 | 10 | 7.1 | 10 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 35 | 25.0 | 58 | 41.4 | 28 | 20.0 | 8 | 5.7 | 11 | 7.9 | 2 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 17 | 12.1 | 61 | 43.6 | 42 | 30.0 | 10 | 7.1 | 10 | 7.1 | 2 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 25 | 17.7 | 62 | 44.0 | 26 | 18.4 | 16 | 11.3 | 12 | 8.5 | 1 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 39 | 28.1 | 47 | 33.8 | 34 | 24.5 | 12 | 8.6 | 7 | 5.0 | 3 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 16 | 11.5 | 51 | 36.7 | 48 | 34.5 | 13 | 9.4 | 11 | 7.9 | 3 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 12 | 8.6 | 45 | 32.1 | 48 | 34.3 | 23 | 16.4 | 12 | 8.6 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 68 | 48.2 | 47 | 33.3 | 17 | 12.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 4 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 38 | 26.8 | 82 | 57.7 | 16 | 11.3 | 3 | 2.1 | 3 | 2.1 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 24 | 17.1 | 65 | 46.4 | 35 | 25.0 | 8 | 5.7 | 8 | 5.7 | 2 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 31 | 22.0 | 68 | 48.2 | 27 | 19.1 | 9 | 6.4 | 6 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 8 | 5.7 | 42 | 29.8 | 52 | 36.9 | 21 | 14.9 | 18 | 12.8 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 13 | 9.4 | 38 | 27.3 | 42 | 30.2 | 37 | 26.6 | 9 | 6.5 | 3 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 16 | 11.5 | 47 | 33.8 | 66 | 47.5 | 4 | 2.9 | 6 | 4.3 | 3 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 21 | 14.9 | 33 | 23.4 | 50 | 35.5 | 11 | 7.8 | 26 | 18.4 | 1 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 35 | 24.8 | 78 | 55.3 | 20 | 14.2 | 3 | 2.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 20 | 14.3 | 54 | 38.6 | 45 | 32.1 | 6 | 4.3 | 15 | 10.7 | 2 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 24 | 16.9 | 55 | 38.7 | 38 | 26.8 | 16 | 11.3 | 9 | 6.3 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 13 | 9.2 | 44 | 31.0 | 53 | 37.3 | 22 | 15.5 | 10 | 7.0 | 0 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 21 | 14.9 | 58 | 41.1 | 41 | 29.1 | 11 | 7.8 | 10 | 7.1 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 35 | 24.6 | 70 | 49.3 | 24 | 16.9 | 9 | 6.3 | 4 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 32 | 22.5 | 71 | 50.0 | 29 | 20.4 | 6 | 4.2 | 4 | 2.8 | 0 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 20 | 14.2 | 63 | 44.7 | 34 | 24.1 | 11 | 7.8 | 13 | 9.2 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 20 | 14.5 | 36 | 26.1 | 40 | 29.0 | 21 | 15.2 | 21 | 15.2 | 4 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 47 | 33.3 | 63 | 44.7 | 21 | 14.9 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 28 | 19.9 | 51 | 36.2 | 32 | 22.7 | 15 | 10.6 | 15 | 10.6 | 1 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 63 | 45.0 | 60 | 42.9 | 11 | 7.9 | 3 | 2.1 | 3 | 2.1 | 2 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 16 | 11.3 | 43 | 30.3 | 51 | 35.9 | 20 | 14.1 | 12 | 8.5 | 0 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 30 | 21.1 | 30 | 21.1 | 44 | 31.0 | 15 | 10.6 | 23 | 16.2 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 28 | 19.9 | 62 | 44.0 | 41 | 29.1 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 15 | 10.6 | 47 | 33.3 | 53 | 37.6 | 17 | 12.1 | 9 | 6.4 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 33 | 23.6 | 72 | 51.4 | 29 | 20.7 | 4 | 2.9 | 2 | 1.4 | 2 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 16 | 11.3 | 61 | 43.0 | 43 | 30.3 | 15 | 10.6 | 7 | 4.9 | 0 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 41 | 29.1 | 73 | 51.8 | 16 | 11.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 6 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 15 | 10.9 | 42 | 30.4 | 55 | 39.9 | 18 | 13.0 | 8 | 5.8 | 4 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 19 | 13.4 | 47 | 33.1 | 35 | 24.6 | 23 | 16.2 | 18 | 12.7 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 33 | 23.4 | 75 | 53.2 | 23 | 16.3 | 5 | 3.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 1 |
| 65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. | 16 | 11.3 | 33 | 23.2 | 43 | 30.3 | 21 | 14.8 | 29 | 20.4 | 0 |
| 66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. | 10 | 7.1 | 37 | 26.2 | 39 | 27.7 | 26 | 18.4 | 29 | 20.6 | 1 |
| 67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. | 44 | 31.2 | 71 | 50.4 | 19 | 13.5 | 5 | 3.5 | 2 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2004 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |