| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LINN CO. HIGH, LINN CO. R-I School District |
| What is your sex? (I am a: boy/girl) |
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| SEC1 | Frequency | Percent |
| MALE | 56 | 45.53 |
| FEMALE | 67 | 54.47 |
| What grade are you in? | ||
| SEC2 | Frequency | Percent |
| 7TH | 17 | 13.82 |
| 8TH | 26 | 21.14 |
| 9TH | 17 | 13.82 |
| 10TH | 17 | 13.82 |
| 11TH | 19 | 15.45 |
| 12TH | 27 | 21.95 |
| Which best describes you? | ||
| SEC3 | Frequency | Percent |
| WHITE | 118 | 95.93 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN | 1 | 0.81 |
| HISPANIC | 2 | 1.63 |
| MULTI-RACIAL | 2 | 1.63 |
| How far in school did your mother go? |
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| SEC4 | Frequency | Percent |
| FINISHED 8TH | 6 | 4.88 |
| H.S. GRAD | 48 | 39.02 |
| POST SECONDARY | 25 | 20.33 |
| COLLEGE GRAD | 29 | 23.58 |
| DON T KNOW | 15 | 12.20 |
| How far in school did your father go? |
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| SEC5 | Frequency | Percent |
| 1 | 1 | 0.81 |
| 2 | 5 | 4.07 |
| 3 | 61 | 49.59 |
| 4 | 14 | 11.38 |
| 5 | 19 | 15.45 |
| 6 | 23 | 18.70 |
| How many days of school did you miss last month? |
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| SEC6 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE | 76 | 61.79 |
| 1 OR 2 DAYS | 41 | 33.33 |
| 3 OR 4 DAYS | 5 | 4.07 |
| 5 TO 10 DAYS | 1 | 0.81 |
| How many hours of television do you usually watch each day? |
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| SEC7 | Frequency | Percent |
| ONE HR. OR LESS | 45 | 36.89 |
| TWO HRS. | 40 | 32.79 |
| THREE HRS. | 21 | 17.21 |
| FOUR HRS. | 10 | 8.20 |
| FIVE HRS. | 4 | 3.28 |
| SIX + HRS. | 2 | 1.64 |
| Frequency Missing = 1 |
| 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 | 16 | 13.01 |
| TWO YEAR SCHOOL | 21 | 17.07 |
| FOUR YEAR SCHOOL | 63 | 51.22 |
| MILITARY | 12 | 9.76 |
| OTHER | 11 | 8.94 |
| Which of the following best describes your grades so far in school? |
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| SEC9 | Frequency | Percent |
| A | 27 | 21.95 |
| A & B | 40 | 32.52 |
| B | 19 | 15.45 |
| B & C | 19 | 15.45 |
| C | 11 | 8.94 |
| C & D | 7 | 5.69 |
| How much time do you usually spend on homework each day? |
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| SEC10 | Frequency | Percent |
| NONE ASSIGNED | 2 | 1.63 |
| DON T DO IT | 3 | 2.44 |
| 1/2 HR. OR LESS | 21 | 17.07 |
| ONE HOUR | 58 | 47.15 |
| TWO HOURS | 27 | 21.95 |
| MORE THAN 2 HRS | 12 | 9.76 |
| 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 | 75 | 60.98 |
| UNDER 6 HRS. | 13 | 10.57 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 11 | 8.94 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 6.50 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 3 | 2.44 |
| 21 TO 25 HRS. | 4 | 3.25 |
| MORE THAN 25 | 9 | 7.32 |
| How would you describe the quality of education available to you in this school? |
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| SEC12 | Frequency | Percent |
| EXCELLENT | 30 | 24.39 |
| GOOD | 63 | 51.22 |
| AVERAGE | 23 | 18.70 |
| BELOW AVERAGE | 7 | 5.69 |
| 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 | 23 | 18.70 |
| 1 TO 2 HRS. | 25 | 20.33 |
| 3 TO 5 HRS. | 21 | 17.07 |
| 6 TO 10 HRS. | 36 | 29.27 |
| 11 TO 15 HRS. | 8 | 6.50 |
| 16 TO 20 HRS. | 5 | 4.07 |
| MORE THAN 20 | 5 | 4.07 |
| 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 | 68 | 55.28 |
| Several Times/wk | 27 | 21.95 |
| Once a week | 15 | 12.20 |
| Once 2/wks | 4 | 3.25 |
| Infrequently | 6 | 4.88 |
| Not at all | 3 | 2.44 |
| Which of the following best describes the high school program you will complete? |
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| SEC15 | Frequency | Percent |
| College prep. | 59 | 49.17 |
| Voc./ tech. | 28 | 23.33 |
| General | 33 | 27.50 |
| Frequency Missing = 3 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your experiences in school. |
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| SEC16A | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 3 | 2.52 |
| Rarely | 28 | 23.53 |
| Occasionally | 44 | 36.97 |
| Regularly | 44 | 36.97 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for high school. |
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| sec16b | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 13 | 10.92 |
| Rarely | 25 | 21.01 |
| Occasionally | 51 | 42.86 |
| Regularly | 30 | 25.21 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Talk to one of your parents about your plans for after high school. |
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| SEC16C | Frequency | Percent |
| Not at all | 8 | 6.72 |
| Rarely | 26 | 21.85 |
| Occasionally | 48 | 40.34 |
| Regularly | 37 | 31.09 |
| Frequency Missing = 4 |
| Data Collected in Fall, 2003 |
| Tables Posted April 16, 2005 |
| Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education |
| MSIP Advanced Questionnaire |
| Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report |
| LINN CO. HIGH, LINN 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. | 17 | 13.8 | 69 | 56.1 | 32 | 26.0 | 4 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. | 17 | 13.8 | 68 | 55.3 | 22 | 17.9 | 13 | 10.6 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. | 32 | 26.2 | 62 | 50.8 | 25 | 20.5 | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. | 33 | 27.3 | 55 | 45.5 | 25 | 20.7 | 7 | 5.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. | 33 | 27.0 | 59 | 48.4 | 25 | 20.5 | 5 | 4.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. | 41 | 33.3 | 52 | 42.3 | 20 | 16.3 | 9 | 7.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. | 24 | 19.5 | 59 | 48.0 | 33 | 26.8 | 5 | 4.1 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 24 - My teachers make learning interesting. | 15 | 12.2 | 38 | 30.9 | 52 | 42.3 | 17 | 13.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. | 25 | 20.5 | 61 | 50.0 | 29 | 23.8 | 7 | 5.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. | 24 | 19.7 | 60 | 49.2 | 28 | 23.0 | 8 | 6.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. | 52 | 42.3 | 51 | 41.5 | 15 | 12.2 | 3 | 2.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. | 21 | 17.1 | 64 | 52.0 | 31 | 25.2 | 7 | 5.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 29 - I feel safe at school. | 56 | 45.5 | 54 | 43.9 | 10 | 8.1 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. | 37 | 30.3 | 51 | 41.8 | 27 | 22.1 | 3 | 2.5 | 4 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. | 44 | 35.8 | 60 | 48.8 | 11 | 8.9 | 7 | 5.7 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. | 24 | 19.5 | 34 | 27.6 | 51 | 41.5 | 7 | 5.7 | 7 | 5.7 | 0 |
| 33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. | 26 | 21.3 | 55 | 45.1 | 29 | 23.8 | 8 | 6.6 | 4 | 3.3 | 1 |
| 34 - I learn about other cultures in school. | 29 | 24.0 | 56 | 46.3 | 27 | 22.3 | 5 | 4.1 | 4 | 3.3 | 2 |
| 35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. | 66 | 53.7 | 41 | 33.3 | 14 | 11.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. | 40 | 32.5 | 66 | 53.7 | 15 | 12.2 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. | 30 | 24.4 | 65 | 52.8 | 18 | 14.6 | 9 | 7.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. | 48 | 39.0 | 50 | 40.7 | 19 | 15.4 | 6 | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. | 29 | 23.8 | 50 | 41.0 | 33 | 27.0 | 7 | 5.7 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 40 - Our classes are often interrupted. | 8 | 6.6 | 24 | 19.8 | 54 | 44.6 | 28 | 23.1 | 7 | 5.8 | 2 |
| 41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. | 17 | 13.9 | 61 | 50.0 | 41 | 33.6 | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 42 - I have fun learning. | 15 | 12.2 | 37 | 30.1 | 50 | 40.7 | 12 | 9.8 | 9 | 7.3 | 0 |
| 43 - My teachers think I can learn. | 54 | 44.3 | 51 | 41.8 | 15 | 12.3 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 44 - The community is proud of this school. | 60 | 48.8 | 42 | 34.1 | 19 | 15.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. | 53 | 43.1 | 54 | 43.9 | 16 | 13.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 46 - Students at my school are friendly. | 34 | 27.9 | 53 | 43.4 | 25 | 20.5 | 9 | 7.4 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 47 - This school is a good place to learn. | 45 | 36.9 | 56 | 45.9 | 19 | 15.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. | 63 | 51.6 | 47 | 38.5 | 12 | 9.8 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 49 - My teachers are good teachers. | 42 | 34.4 | 52 | 42.6 | 24 | 19.7 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 |
| 50 - My school building is in good condition. | 47 | 38.5 | 63 | 51.6 | 9 | 7.4 | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. | 7 | 5.7 | 5 | 4.1 | 30 | 24.4 | 37 | 30.1 | 44 | 35.8 | 0 |
| 52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. | 37 | 30.1 | 47 | 38.2 | 25 | 20.3 | 12 | 9.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 0 |
| 53 - I like going to this school. | 45 | 36.6 | 52 | 42.3 | 19 | 15.4 | 4 | 3.3 | 3 | 2.4 | 0 |
| 54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. | 72 | 58.5 | 41 | 33.3 | 8 | 6.5 | 1 | 0.8 | 1 | 0.8 | 0 |
| 55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. | 43 | 35.2 | 57 | 46.7 | 19 | 15.6 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 56 - I would attend a different school if I could. | 11 | 8.9 | 10 | 8.1 | 17 | 13.8 | 35 | 28.5 | 50 | 40.7 | 0 |
| 57 - Teachers treat me with respect. | 40 | 33.1 | 55 | 45.5 | 16 | 13.2 | 8 | 6.6 | 2 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. | 29 | 23.8 | 57 | 46.7 | 25 | 20.5 | 9 | 7.4 | 2 | 1.6 | 1 |
| 59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. | 38 | 31.1 | 62 | 50.8 | 22 | 18.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 |
| 60 - I am treated fairly at school. | 32 | 26.2 | 54 | 44.3 | 23 | 18.9 | 10 | 8.2 | 3 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. | 49 | 40.5 | 55 | 45.5 | 9 | 7.4 | 5 | 4.1 | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. | 34 | 28.1 | 52 | 43.0 | 30 | 24.8 | 4 | 3.3 | 1 | 0.8 | 2 |
| 63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. | 32 | 26.0 | 49 | 39.8 | 27 | 22.0 | 11 | 8.9 | 4 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. | 37 | 30.3 | 64 | 52.5 | 20 | 16.4 | |||||