Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire

Exhibit E

Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire

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Kentucky Virtual High School

Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire (CTQ)

Directions: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements by rating each one from Strongly Disagree to Strongly Agree.

Items	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
Use of my district’s Algebra I curriculum is effective for helping students learn key algebraic concepts.					
My teaching is student-centered when I use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
My district’s Algebra I curriculum emphasizes helpful learning activities.					
I think my district’s Algebra I curriculum effectively covers the knowledge and skills students need to successfully pass an Algebra I End of Course (EOC) exam.					
Use of my district’s Algebra I curriculum increases student interest and engagement.					
My district’s Algebra I curriculum is at an age-appropriate level for most of my students.					
I can meaningfully implement my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I have received adequate training to effectively teach my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I routinely use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I am able to align my district’s Algebra I curriculum with Kentucky’s standards-based curriculum.					
Use my district’s Algebra I curriculum increases the amount of academically focused class time.					
My algebra skills are adequate to conduct classes that use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
My technology skills are adequate to conduct classes that use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I can readily obtain answers to questions regarding implementation of my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I often use computers to provide differentiated instruction based on individual learner needs.					

While teaching Algebra I this past year:

how often did YOU do the following during DIRECT Instruction:	Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Extensively
Ask "Why…” and “What if…" questions					
Use number lines, graphs, or diagrams to explain Algebra					
Use a computer to explain Algebra					
how often did YOUR STUDENTS…	Never	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently	Extensively
Work in groups					
Write to explain algebra (e.g., descriptions, poetry, songs, reflections)					
Talk to explain algebra					
Use things like algebra tiles or blocks					
Use activities such as “guess and check”, estimating, or drawing					
Use graphing calculators					
Use computers to learn Algebra					
26. Use “Exit Slips”					

Math-Related Professional Development (PD)

Indicate the number of math-related PD activities you completed during the past 12 months.	None	1	2	3	More than 3
Workshops					
Extended (non-graduate school) seminars or coursework					
Graduate coursework					
	Not at all	Some	A lot	Did not complete math PD
To what degree did the math-related PD change the way you teach Algebra I?				
29 b. Please list any PD or other specific changes that occurred in your school, department or classroom in the last 12 months that you believe affected student success in Algebra I such as Carnegie Learning: Bridge to Algebra, Math Recovery, Number World.

29b.

Your reflections about using your district’s Algebra I curriculum

Please place your responses to the following questions in the space provided.

30. What do you feel is the greatest benefit of using your district’s Algebra I curriculum?

31. What do you feel is the most difficult aspect of your district’s Algebra I curriculum?

32. How could your district’s Algebra I Curriculum be improved?

33. If you teach Algebra I again, would you prefer to use the district’s current Algebra I curriculum or a revised curriculum?

 Current  Revised Please explain your choice.

34. Other comments?

Responses to this data collection will be used only for statistical purposes.  The reports prepared for this study will summarize findings across the sample and will not associate responses with a specific district or individual.  We will not provide information that identifies you or your district to anyone outside the study team, except as required by law.

Center for Research in Educational Policy: Control Teacher Survey