Action+Research+Plan

These are the areas I focused my Action Research Plan:
1. The emetric data shows that most of the 6th grade students tested at Springfield Academy performed at the basic level for most reading standards. I will focus my lessons on reading standard 6.R.4.1. Students will compare and contrast different time periods, cultures, and historical events.

2. Students at Springfield Academy typically have an average reading level. Currently 63% of students at Springfield Academy tested in reading at the basic and below basic level and 62% of students are on an Individualized Education Plan.

3. Will 21st Century skills increases student achievement in reading standard 6.R.4.1?

4. I plan on improving students' research skills. Students will use computers to find information on specific websites related to the topic of Alexander the Great. The students will take notes on topics from the websites, work in a jigsaw, and participate in a think, pair, share activity. The final project will be a written and performed interview with Alexander the Great.

5. My time line is 6 weeks for the project.

6. Student involvement is the key in this project. I will work on motivating student independence and achievement throughout the project. I will work out a schedule with other teachers to have access to the mobile computer lab. I also need the help of our computer tech coordinator to gain access to certain websites. I will be relying on the help of Cate and Melissa to give me inspiration and guidance throughout this project.

7. I will use Achievement Series to pretest and post test the students on reading standard 6.R.4.1 to determine if there is any increase.

8. By comparing the Achievement Series test results, daily progress, teacher observation, and work completion I can determine if my plan is effective.

9. I hope the Achievement Series post test results show an increase in student achievement on reading standard 6.R.4.1. Also, my perception of student involvement will also be an indication if the plan is effective.

10. My data Achievement Series data was inaccurate due to the mobile population of students in the building. The Achievement Series showed a slight increase in student performance, but it was not all the same students who took pretest that took the post test. What I did discover is that throughout the project students were more involved in class. They showed interest in the assignments and worked more diligently to complete them. Also, many of my lower functioning students performed at levels that surpassed the other students. My behavior issues decreased in the classroom and productivity increased.