Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire

Exhibit E

Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire

Revised

14 December 2007

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Kentucky Virtual High School

Algebra I Control Teacher Questionnaire

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

Note: “My district’s Algebra I curriculum” is defined as the district-approved scope and sequence for Algebra I.

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.					
Student interest and engagement is high when I use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
The difficulty level of my district’s Algebra I curriculum is appropriate for most of my students.					
I can implement my district’s Algebra I curriculum according to the recommended guidelines [as stated in the “Note” included with the Directions above.].					
I have received adequate training to effectively teach my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I routinely base my classroom instruction on my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I am able to align my district’s Algebra I curriculum with Kentucky’s standards-based curriculum.					
The amount of academically focused class time is high when I use my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I have the essential Algebra I knowledge and skills needed to conduct classes that implement my district’s Algebra I curriculum.					
I have the essential technology knowledge and skills needed to conduct classes that implement 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.					
Use of my district’s Algebra I curriculum is effective for helping students learn key algebraic mechanics.					

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					

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While teaching Algebra I this past year:

…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					
Use “Exit Slips”					

Math-Related Professional Development (PD)

To what degree has participation in the following math-related PD/graduate work (completed during the past 12 months) changed the way you teach Algebra I?	Not at all	Some	A lot	Did not complete math PD/course(s)
Workshops				
Extended (non-graduate school) PD programs				
Graduate coursework				

31. 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 use of Carnegie Learning: Bridge to Algebra, Math Recovery, or Number World.

Your reflections about using your district’s Algebra I curriculum

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

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

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

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

34. 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.

35. Other comments?

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Section 2

1a. Are there regularly scheduled, structured activities or meeting times at your school designed to encourage collaboration among teachers (for example, group lesson planning, professional learning communities, etc.)?

 Yes  No [Skip to Question 2]

	One or more times per week	Two or more times per month	About once per month	Less than once per month	Never
1b. How frequently do you participate in any of these regularly scheduled group activities or meetings?					
1c. How frequently do these meetings/activities focus on the following topics:	Frequent Topic	Occasional topic		Rare topic
What students are taught (curricula, lesson plans)				
How students are taught (pedagogy)				
Student behavior/disciplinary issues				
Student assessment/achievement				

2. How frequently do you have a less formal conversation lasting at least 10 minutes with at least one other teacher in your school focused on the following topics:	One or more times per week	Two or more times per month	About once per month	Less than once per month	Never
What students are taught (curricula, lesson plans)					
How students are taught (pedagogy)					
Student behavior/disciplinary issues					
Student assessment/achievement					
Other topics related to education/teaching					
Topics NOT related to education/teaching (for example, personal life)					

3a. Over the course of the last year, have you voluntarily implemented any new approaches or ideas in your classroom that were suggested by another teacher in your school? Please do not include any changes that you were required to implement.

 Yes  No [Skip to Question 4]

3b. Please check all that apply regarding the new idea/approach you implemented:

What students are taught (curricula, lesson plans)	
How students are taught (pedagogy)	
Student behavior/disciplinary issues	
Student assessment/achievement	

4. Over the course of the last year, have you shared (either given or received) classroom materials (excluding items unrelated to teaching, such as cleaning supplies) with another teacher in your school? Check all that apply.

Handouts	
Manipulatives	
Lesson plans	
Assessments (tests)	
Other (please describe)	

Center for Research in Educational Policy: Control Teacher Survey