Sunday, February 5, 2012

Action Research Plan


Goal: What actions can third grade science teachers take to improve student achievement on district science tests?
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation

Pose questions (wonderings)





Self
February 1, 2012
February 29, 2012
Third grade science benchmark scores
Discuss possible methods of instruction with third grade teachers. Decide on a plan to implement.

Collect Data





Teachers, district science coordinator
February 1, 2012
March 2, 2012
computer, email, benchmark data, Check-up quiz data
Collect quiz scores, bench marks, class averages

Analyze Data and Make Changes





Teachers, Self
March 2, 2012
May 31, 2012

computer, email, benchmark data
If students’ science scores have improved, continue with current strategies. If scores have not improved, implement a new method of instruction.

Share findings with others






Self
June 2012
Test data, quiz scores, time to meet with teachers and principal
Deliver information to teachers and principals.


1 comment:

  1. I truly like the fact that you are working to improve the academic success of third grade students in science by looking at intruction styles and techniques. My suggestion for an extension to your action research would be to include, maybe next year, the second and first grade teachers in an effort to ensure that quality science instruction is happening at all grade levels in your school.

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