Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 35 33.65
7 27 25.96
8 42 40.38

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 53 50.96
FEMALE 51 49.04

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 101 97.12
Asian 1 0.96
American Indian 2 1.92

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 30 28.85
Yes 74 71.15

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 38 36.54
1 OR 2 DAYS 44 42.31
3 OR 4 DAYS 16 15.38
5 TO 10 DAYS 4 3.85
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 2 1.92

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 28 27.45
TWO HRS. 25 24.51
THREE HRS. 22 21.57
FOUR HRS. 17 16.67
FIVE HRS. 5 4.90
SIX + HRS. 5 4.90

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 57 54.81
TWO HRS. 19 18.27
THREE HRS. 9 8.65
FOUR HRS. 6 5.77
FIVE HRS. 2 1.92
SIX + HRS. 11 10.58

Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 20 19.42
A & B 35 33.98
B 14 13.59
B & C 16 15.53
C 9 8.74
C & D 6 5.83
D 1 0.97
BELOW D 2 1.94

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 14 13.59
DON T DO IT 1 0.97
1/2 HR. OR LESS 38 36.89
ONE HOUR 34 33.01
TWO HOURS 12 11.65
MORE THAN 2 HRS 4 3.88

Frequency Missing = 1


How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 20 19.61
Once or twice a week 24 23.53
Once or twice a month 13 12.75
Never or hardly ever 39 38.24
I do not have homework 6 5.88

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 2 1.92
Rarely 22 21.15
Occasionally 40 38.46
Regularly 40 38.46

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 24 23.08
Rarely 35 33.65
Occasionally 32 30.77
Regularly 13 12.50

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 15 14.56
Rarely 25 24.27
Occasionally 41 39.81
Regularly 22 21.36

Frequency Missing = 1


Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
13 - I am required to take notes 28 27.2 33 32.0 32 31.1 9 8.7 1 1.0 1
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 7 6.9 22 21.6 41 40.2 28 27.5 4 3.9 2
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 7 6.8 24 23.3 37 35.9 32 31.1 3 2.9 1
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 6 5.9 23 22.5 38 37.3 29 28.4 6 5.9 2
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 18 17.5 30 29.1 36 35.0 17 16.5 2 1.9 1
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 5 4.9 29 28.4 40 39.2 27 26.5 1 1.0 2
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 22 21.6 33 32.4 28 27.5 14 13.7 5 4.9 2
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 13 12.7 26 25.5 39 38.2 20 19.6 4 3.9 2
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 14 14.0 26 26.0 33 33.0 18 18.0 9 9.0 4
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 56 55.4 22 21.8 13 12.9 5 5.0 5 5.0 3
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 53 53.5 25 25.3 15 15.2 6 6.1 0 0.0 5

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
BILLINGS R-IV School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
24 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators 10 9.8 38 37.3 43 42.2 6 5.9 5 4.9 2
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 27 26.2 50 48.5 22 21.4 2 1.9 2 1.9 1
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 16 15.5 24 23.3 47 45.6 11 10.7 5 4.9 1
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 63 61.2 27 26.2 13 12.6 0 0.0 0 0.0 1
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 31 30.7 31 30.7 27 26.7 9 8.9 3 3.0 3
29 - I can do well in school 64 62.1 30 29.1 7 6.8 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
30 - I learn a lot in this school 44 43.1 35 34.3 19 18.6 3 2.9 1 1.0 2
31 - I like reading 19 18.8 18 17.8 25 24.8 16 15.8 23 22.8 3
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 8 7.9 6 5.9 19 18.8 21 20.8 47 46.5 3
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 38 37.3 45 44.1 14 13.7 3 2.9 2 2.0 2
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 30 28.8 44 42.3 23 22.1 5 4.8 2 1.9 0
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 32 30.8 35 33.7 25 24.0 5 4.8 7 6.7 0
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 22 21.2 40 38.5 30 28.8 3 2.9 9 8.7 0
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 36 34.6 47 45.2 17 16.3 2 1.9 2 1.9 0
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 7 6.7 16 15.4 40 38.5 34 32.7 7 6.7 0
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 34 32.7 42 40.4 21 20.2 5 4.8 2 1.9 0
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 41 39.4 41 39.4 18 17.3 4 3.8 0 0.0 0
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 39 37.9 44 42.7 15 14.6 2 1.9 3 2.9 1
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 14 13.7 33 32.4 38 37.3 12 11.8 5 4.9 2
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 38 36.5 40 38.5 16 15.4 6 5.8 4 3.8 0
44 - I feel safe at school 36 34.6 46 44.2 14 13.5 6 5.8 2 1.9 0
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 50 48.1 43 41.3 8 7.7 1 1.0 2 1.9 0
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 4 3.9 10 9.7 25 24.3 30 29.1 34 33.0 1
47 - I like going to this school 40 39.2 31 30.4 21 20.6 4 3.9 6 5.9 2
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 43 41.7 30 29.1 21 20.4 4 3.9 5 4.9 1
49 - I am treated fairly at school 33 32.0 39 37.9 17 16.5 11 10.7 3 2.9 1
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 42 40.4 43 41.3 15 14.4 2 1.9 2 1.9 0
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 39 37.9 45 43.7 14 13.6 4 3.9 1 1.0 1
52 - The community is proud of this school 29 28.4 43 42.2 24 23.5 5 4.9 1 1.0 2
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 7 6.7 9 8.7 22 21.2 31 29.8 35 33.7 0
54 - My teachers think I can learn 60 57.7 32 30.8 12 11.5 0 0.0 0 0.0 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 61 58.7 26 25.0 12 11.5 5 4.8 0 0.0 0
56 - Students at my school are friendly 34 32.7 29 27.9 35 33.7 4 3.8 2 1.9 0
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 75 72.1 23 22.1 5 4.8 1 1.0 0 0.0 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 43 41.3 38 36.5 16 15.4 6 5.8 1 1.0 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 56 53.8 36 34.6 11 10.6 0 0.0 1 1.0 0
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 31 30.4 24 23.5 21 20.6 16 15.7 10 9.8 2
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 33 31.7 37 35.6 27 26.0 5 4.8 2 1.9 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 50 48.1 31 29.8 17 16.3 3 2.9 3 2.9 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 29 28.2 22 21.4 20 19.4 19 18.4 13 12.6 1
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 44 42.7 33 32.0 24 23.3 1 1.0 1 1.0 1
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 31 30.1 38 36.9 27 26.2 5 4.9 2 1.9 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2007
Tables Generated January 09, 2008