Sunday, April 28, 2013

Week 3 Action Research Project


Action Planning Template
Goal:  To increase student understanding, grades and interest in 7th/8th math by introducing IPAD technology in the classroom.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
Meet with 7th and 8th grade math teachers to discuss/survey implementation
 
 
 
 
 
7th/ 8th grade math teachers, principal and myself
May 2013
Copy of action research plan (rough draft), student’s grades, power point, six weeks tests, mock test results presentation, student technology survey.
Opinions and suggestions from the meeting.  Consent from all professionals involved.
Questionnaire & Survey
7th graders take technology survey on survey monkey
 
7th grade students, math teacher and myself
May 2013
Computer lab and survey monkey.
Evaluate data on survey  monkey
District Staff development training on IPADS.
 
 
 
Instructional technology coordinator
April – August 2013
IPADS
Agendas, Workshop assessments and evaluation forms filled out by teachers.
 
IPADS are issued and parents/students are trained
 
 
 
8th grade math teacher and myself
 
August – December 2013
 
IPADS, math applications and IPAD student training
 
IPAD training evaluation forms filled out by students.
8th graders take  technology survey on survey monkey
 
 
8th grade students, math teacher and myself
February  2014
Computer lab and survey monkey.
Evaluate data on survey  monkey
Analyze 8th grade math assessment results, understanding of TEKS strategies and student interest.
8th grade teachers and myself
April  2014
Data on test scores
Evaluate and compare the test scores of last year’s 7th graders to this year’s 8th graders.

 

Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools

(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)

 

3 comments:

  1. Jerry,
    I think this is a great action research topic and plan. Technology is a great direction especially since we are teaching digital natives who are totally engaged by the tools of technology. Have you considered creating a focus group of students or teachers who might help you assess or implement your activities? I am hoping this will help me during the process of my action plan in science. Good luck with your endeavors. I look forward to your results! If you have time please check my blog out and tell me what you think: www.vickidibler.blogspot.com Thanks!

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    1. The use of iPads in the classroom is a great learning tool as well as an innovative incentive. The students will enjoy learning math, and will stay engaged during any lessons. I think every grade level in every school should have a class set. The use of iPads in the classroom as an action plan is a great idea. I think you will find that most of the students will enjoy them immensely,and discipline will probably be minimal.
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  2. Jerry,
    Very timely research project. I look forward to seeing your results. Your plan looks detailed and well thought out. I have 1 question: I see that your are going to be analyzing the 8th grade math assessment results, are you going to be analyzing the 7th grade data as well? Good luck. If you have time check out my blog and let me know what you think: dforrest301.blogspot.com

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