MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN ELEM., MARK TWAIN R-VIII School District

What is your sex? (I am a:
boy/girl)
SEC1 Frequency Percent
MALE 12 75.00
FEMALE 4 25.00
 
What grade are you in?
SEC2 Frequency Percent
6TH 6 37.50
7TH 3 18.75
8TH 7 43.75
 
Which best describes you?
SEC3 Frequency Percent
WHITE 16 100.00
 
How far in school did your mother
go?
SEC4 Frequency Percent
FINISHED 8TH 2 12.50
H.S. GRAD 4 25.00
POST SECONDARY 2 12.50
COLLEGE GRAD 3 18.75
DON T KNOW 5 31.25
 
How far in school did your father
go?
SEC5 Frequency Percent
3 2 12.50
4 1 6.25
5 2 12.50
6 11 68.75
 
How many days of school did you miss
last month?
SEC6 Frequency Percent
NONE 3 18.75
1 OR 2 DAYS 9 56.25
3 OR 4 DAYS 2 12.50
5 TO 10 DAYS 2 12.50
 
How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
SEC7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 1 6.25
TWO HRS. 5 31.25
THREE HRS. 5 31.25
FOUR HRS. 3 18.75
FIVE HRS. 2 12.50
 
What is the one thing that is likely
to take the largest share of your time
in the year after you leave high school?
SEC8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 2 12.50
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 4 25.00
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 6 37.50
MILITARY 2 12.50
OTHER 2 12.50
 
Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
SEC9 Frequency Percent
A 3 18.75
A & B 5 31.25
B 1 6.25
B & C 5 31.25
C & D 2 12.50
 
How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
SEC10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 2 12.50
DON T DO IT 1 6.25
1/2 HR. OR LESS 3 18.75
ONE HOUR 5 31.25
TWO HOURS 4 25.00
MORE THAN 2 HRS 1 6.25
 
About how many hours per week do
you usually work in a part-time
job? Exclude summer vacation time.
SEC11 Frequency Percent
NONE 13 81.25
UNDER 6 HRS. 2 12.50
6 TO 10 HRS. 1 6.25
 
How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
SEC12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 3 18.75
GOOD 8 50.00
AVERAGE 3 18.75
BELOW AVERAGE 1 6.25
POOR 1 6.25
 
How many hours each week do you
usually spend in extra-curricular
activities associated with school?
- excluding sports?
SEC13 Frequency Percent
NONE 4 26.67
1 TO 2 HRS. 6 40.00
3 TO 5 HRS. 3 20.00
6 TO 10 HRS. 2 13.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

I use computers in school: Daily; Several
times a week; Once a week; Once every
two weeks; Infrequently; Not at all.
SEC14 Frequency Percent
Daily 11 73.33
Several Times/wk 1 6.67
Infrequently 2 13.33
Not at all 1 6.67

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Which of the following best describes
the high school program you will
complete?
SEC15 Frequency Percent
College prep. 11 73.33
Voc./ tech. 2 13.33
General 2 13.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
SEC16A Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 26.67
Rarely 1 6.67
Occasionally 4 26.67
Regularly 6 40.00

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16b Frequency Percent
Not at all 4 26.67
Rarely 5 33.33
Occasionally 4 26.67
Regularly 2 13.33

Frequency Missing = 1

 

Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
SEC16C Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 13.33
Rarely 5 33.33
Occasionally 5 33.33
Regularly 3 20.00

Frequency Missing = 1

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education

 


 
MSIP Advanced Questionnaire
Secondary Students Frequency Distribution Report
MARK TWAIN ELEM., MARK TWAIN R-VIII School District

  Strongly
Agree
Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree
 
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. 1 6.3 7 43.8 5 31.3 2 12.5 1 6.3 0
18 - I am satisfied with the variety of courses this school offers. 1 6.3 3 18.8 9 56.3 2 12.5 1 6.3 0
19 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 2 12.5 8 50.0 5 31.3 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
20 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 3 18.8 6 37.5 6 37.5 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
21 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 2 12.5 7 43.8 4 25.0 1 6.3 2 12.5 0
22 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 6 37.5 4 25.0 2 12.5 2 12.5 2 12.5 0
23 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 3 18.8 5 31.3 4 25.0 2 12.5 2 12.5 0
24 - My teachers make learning interesting. 1 6.3 2 12.5 9 56.3 1 6.3 3 18.8 0
25 - I am given opportunities to work and learn independently. 4 25.0 6 37.5 6 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
26 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 6 37.5 6 37.5 2 12.5 2 12.5 0 0.0 0
27 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 7 43.8 5 31.3 3 18.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
28 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 3 18.8 2 12.5 9 56.3 0 0.0 2 12.5 0
29 - I feel safe at school. 8 50.0 3 18.8 4 25.0 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
30 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 3 18.8 4 25.0 7 43.8 1 6.3 1 6.3 0
31 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 6 37.5 8 50.0 2 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
32 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 1 6.3 1 6.3 5 31.3 5 31.3 4 25.0 0
33 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 2 12.5 7 43.8 4 25.0 0 0.0 3 18.8 0
34 - I learn about other cultures in school. 2 12.5 8 50.0 3 18.8 1 6.3 2 12.5 0
35 - I am encouraged to do my best on the MAP test. 13 81.3 2 12.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
36 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 7 43.8 6 37.5 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
37 - My teachers can assist me in using computers effectively. 3 18.8 6 37.5 4 25.0 3 18.8 0 0.0 0
38 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 4 25.0 6 37.5 6 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
39 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 4 25.0 5 31.3 6 37.5 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
40 - Our classes are often interrupted. 3 18.8 1 6.3 7 43.8 3 18.8 2 12.5 0
41 - Vocational education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 1 6.3 3 18.8 10 62.5 1 6.3 1 6.3 0
42 - I have fun learning. 2 12.5 2 12.5 5 31.3 2 12.5 5 31.3 0
43 - My teachers think I can learn. 5 31.3 7 43.8 3 18.8 0 0.0 1 6.3 0
44 - The community is proud of this school. 4 25.0 6 37.5 6 37.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
45 - Our library has up-to-date resource materials. 2 12.5 5 31.3 5 31.3 1 6.3 3 18.8 0
46 - Students at my school are friendly. 2 12.5 6 37.5 6 37.5 1 6.3 1 6.3 0
47 - This school is a good place to learn. 4 25.0 7 43.8 3 18.8 0 0.0 2 12.5 0
48 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 5 31.3 7 43.8 3 18.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0
49 - My teachers are good teachers. 4 25.0 5 31.3 5 31.3 0 0.0 2 12.5 0
50 - My school building is in good condition. 4 25.0 5 31.3 6 37.5 1 6.3 0 0.0 0
51 - Drugs are a problem among teenagers in this community. 0 0.0 0 0.0 2 12.5 6 37.5 8 50.0 0
52 - I can get access to the internet at school when I need it. 5 31.3 6 37.5 4 25.0 1 6.3 0 0.0 0
53 - I like going to this school. 4 25.0 3 18.8 4 25.0 1 6.3 4 25.0 0
54 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 10 62.5 4 25.0 2 12.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - This community is a good place for a kid to grow up. 5 31.3 7 43.8 4 25.0 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
56 - I would attend a different school if I could. 5 31.3 0 0.0 6 37.5 0 0.0 5 31.3 0
57 - Teachers treat me with respect. 3 18.8 7 43.8 3 18.8 1 6.3 2 12.5 0
58 - All students have an equal opportunity to take the courses they want. 2 12.5 4 25.0 5 31.3 1 6.3 4 25.0 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 5 31.3 6 37.5 5 31.3 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
60 - I am treated fairly at school. 2 13.3 7 46.7 2 13.3 2 13.3 2 13.3 1
61 - I have had lessons in school on how to use computers. 6 40.0 5 33.3 3 20.0 0 0.0 1 6.7 1
62 - There is a lot of teamwork in our community. 4 26.7 3 20.0 7 46.7 1 6.7 0 0.0 1
63 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 4 25.0 6 37.5 3 18.8 0 0.0 3 18.8 0
64 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 6 37.5 6 37.5 3 18.8 1 6.3 0 0.0 0
65 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 7 43.8 3 18.8 4 25.0 1 6.3 1 6.3 0
66 - My counselor has helped me create a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 5 31.3 2 12.5 6 37.5 3 18.8 0 0.0 0
67 - I know how to use electronic resources to locate information. 10 62.5 3 18.8 3 18.8 0 0.0 0 0.0 0

Data Collected in Spring, 2003
Tables Posted April 16, 2005
Mo Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education