Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LINN CO. HIGH, LINN CO. R-I School District

Please select your Grade Level
mid_grade Frequency Percent
6 22 36.67
7 18 30.00
8 20 33.33

What is your sex?
mid1 Frequency Percent
MALE 34 56.67
FEMALE 26 43.33

Which best describes you?
mid2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 56 93.33
African American (not Hispanic) 1 1.67
American Indian 3 5.00

Is there usually an adult
at home or wherever you
go right after school?
mid3 Frequency Percent
No 22 36.67
Yes 38 63.33

How many days of school did you miss
last month?
mid4 Frequency Percent
NONE 27 45.00
1 OR 2 DAYS 21 35.00
3 OR 4 DAYS 10 16.67
5 TO 10 DAYS 2 3.33

How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
mid5 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 22 36.67
TWO HRS. 15 25.00
THREE HRS. 14 23.33
FOUR HRS. 5 8.33
FIVE HRS. 2 3.33
SIX + HRS. 2 3.33

How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
mid6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 28 47.46
TWO HRS. 15 25.42
THREE HRS. 9 15.25
FOUR HRS. 2 3.39
SIX + HRS. 5 8.47

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
mid7 Frequency Percent
A 13 21.67
A & B 19 31.67
B 5 8.33
B & C 14 23.33
C 4 6.67
C & D 5 8.33

How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
mid8 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 2 3.33
DON T DO IT 3 5.00
1/2 HR. OR LESS 11 18.33
ONE HOUR 25 41.67
TWO HOURS 10 16.67
MORE THAN 2 HRS 9 15.00

How often does someone at home help you with
your homework?
mid9 Frequency Percent
Almost Every Day 15 25.86
Once or twice a week 7 12.07
Once or twice a month 6 10.34
Never or hardly ever 27 46.55
I do not have homework 3 5.17

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk with one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
mid10 Frequency Percent
Not at all 8 13.33
Rarely 17 28.33
Occasionally 23 38.33
Regularly 12 20.00

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
mid11 Frequency Percent
Not at all 17 28.33
Rarely 25 41.67
Occasionally 14 23.33
Regularly 4 6.67

Talk with one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
mid12 Frequency Percent
Not at all 12 20.00
Rarely 18 30.00
Occasionally 20 33.33
Regularly 10 16.67

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated December 18, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LINN CO. HIGH, LINN CO. R-I 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 8 13.3 21 35.0 12 20.0 12 20.0 7 11.7 0
14 - My teachers place students in small groups 5 8.3 7 11.7 15 25.0 24 40.0 9 15.0 0
15 - I am asked to use pictures, graphs, maps, or charts to present my information 4 6.8 18 30.5 14 23.7 18 30.5 5 8.5 1
16 - I am asked to summarize new material 6 10.0 14 23.3 12 20.0 18 30.0 10 16.7 0
17 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 9 15.0 11 18.3 24 40.0 12 20.0 4 6.7 0
18 - I am asked to Identify similarities and differences 2 3.3 12 20.0 18 30.0 16 26.7 12 20.0 0
19 - I am given opportunities to work on my own long-term projects 13 21.7 12 20.0 16 26.7 14 23.3 5 8.3 0
20 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 5 8.5 15 25.4 17 28.8 14 23.7 8 13.6 1
21 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 4 6.8 13 22.0 18 30.5 16 27.1 8 13.6 1
22 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 22 36.7 16 26.7 12 20.0 6 10.0 4 6.7 0
23 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 13 22.0 14 23.7 14 23.7 13 22.0 5 8.5 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated December 18, 2008

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Mid Level Students (6-8)
Frequency Distribution Report
LINN CO. HIGH, LINN CO. R-I 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 6 10.5 15 26.3 22 38.6 9 15.8 5 8.8 3
25 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job 15 25.9 22 37.9 13 22.4 5 8.6 3 5.2 2
26 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time 4 6.9 12 20.7 29 50.0 9 15.5 4 6.9 2
27 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future 36 63.2 15 26.3 4 7.0 1 1.8 1 1.8 3
28 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school 9 15.5 17 29.3 20 34.5 9 15.5 3 5.2 2
29 - I can do well in school 26 44.8 21 36.2 8 13.8 1 1.7 2 3.4 2
30 - I learn a lot in this school 20 34.5 24 41.4 8 13.8 1 1.7 5 8.6 2
31 - I like reading 7 12.1 6 10.3 19 32.8 8 13.8 18 31.0 2
32 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs 5 8.6 11 19.0 6 10.3 9 15.5 27 46.6 2
33 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments 19 32.8 25 43.1 11 19.0 0 0.0 3 5.2 2
34 - Most of my teachers tell me how I am doing in their class. 13 22.0 20 33.9 21 35.6 3 5.1 2 3.4 1
35 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school 13 22.0 16 27.1 18 30.5 5 8.5 7 11.9 1
36 - Teachers in my school really care about me 9 15.3 19 32.2 20 33.9 6 10.2 5 8.5 1
37 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn 15 25.0 25 41.7 16 26.7 3 5.0 1 1.7 0
38 - Our classes are often interrupted 10 16.7 14 23.3 16 26.7 17 28.3 3 5.0 0
39 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand 18 30.0 19 31.7 13 21.7 6 10.0 4 6.7 0
40 - Most of my teachers are well prepared when class starts 17 28.3 27 45.0 12 20.0 2 3.3 2 3.3 0
41 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed 25 41.7 21 35.0 8 13.3 3 5.0 3 5.0 0
42 - My teachers want me to share my ideas in class 5 8.3 19 31.7 25 41.7 10 16.7 1 1.7 0
43 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 13 21.7 19 31.7 22 36.7 1 1.7 5 8.3 0
44 - I feel safe at school 18 30.0 19 31.7 17 28.3 3 5.0 3 5.0 0
45 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn 28 46.7 27 45.0 3 5.0 1 1.7 1 1.7 0
46 - Most kids around here drink alcohol a lot 9 15.0 17 28.3 10 16.7 19 31.7 5 8.3 0
47 - I like going to this school 20 33.3 15 25.0 16 26.7 3 5.0 6 10.0 0
48 - This community is a good place to grow up 18 30.0 17 28.3 17 28.3 6 10.0 2 3.3 0
49 - I am treated fairly at school 10 16.7 24 40.0 15 25.0 4 6.7 7 11.7 0
50 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help 18 30.0 19 31.7 14 23.3 6 10.0 3 5.0 0
51 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school 15 25.0 20 33.3 17 28.3 8 13.3 0 0.0 0
52 - The community is proud of this school 13 21.7 22 36.7 18 30.0 4 6.7 3 5.0 0
53 - Drug use is common among kids in this community. 4 6.8 9 15.3 17 28.8 13 22.0 16 27.1 1
54 - My teachers think I can learn 27 45.0 24 40.0 8 13.3 0 0.0 1 1.7 0
55 - My teachers are good teachers 16 26.7 20 33.3 17 28.3 2 3.3 5 8.3 0
56 - Students at my school are friendly 11 18.3 19 31.7 22 36.7 2 3.3 6 10.0 0
57 - My family believes that I can do well in school 34 56.7 18 30.0 6 10.0 0 0.0 2 3.3 0
58 - Teachers treat me with respect 18 30.0 21 35.0 15 25.0 3 5.0 3 5.0 0
59 - My teachers expect very good work from me 20 33.3 21 35.0 17 28.3 0 0.0 2 3.3 0
60 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school 6 10.0 25 41.7 14 23.3 10 16.7 5 8.3 0
61 - I have been encouraged to think about career or educational goals at school 18 30.0 24 40.0 13 21.7 3 5.0 2 3.3 0
62 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor 19 31.7 25 41.7 9 15.0 4 6.7 3 5.0 0
63 - My counselor makes visits to my classroom. 1 1.7 4 6.7 22 36.7 20 33.3 13 21.7 0
64 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 22 36.7 19 31.7 15 25.0 3 5.0 1 1.7 0
65 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 13 21.7 19 31.7 14 23.3 6 10.0 8 13.3 0

Data Collected in Fall, 2008
Tables Generated December 18, 2008