I am posting my action research plan template below. I have had a difficult time in deciding exactly what project to pursue but I have decided on the research problem below due to the importance of Science TAKS scores as well as my close connection to the science department. The most difficult part of the planning process has been trying to determine how to define a successful TAKS Science Lab. Evaluation of research and data and drawing conclusions is something that requires careful consideration when considering action research projects.
Please do not hesitate to comment on any aspect of this research project. I welcome any suggestions or advice that you may have!
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Action Planning Template 7.1
Goal: How effective are the Science TAKS Lab Classes at Weimar High School in addressing student needs related to improved learning and successfully passing the Science TAKS Test.
Action Step #1
Document all TAKS Science Lab students grades from the last science class that they were enrolled in.
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown
Timeline:
August 15th-August 30th
Needed Resources:
Science grade reports from 2009-2010 for all students enrolled in TAKS Science Labs in 2010-2011.
Evaluation:
I will have all science grades for 2009-2010 school year documented for all students enrolled in TAKS Science Labs for 2010-2011 school year. Data will be placed in folder.
Action Step #2:
Document Science TAKS scores for those students who have failed the Science TAKS test previously.
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown
Timeline:
August 15th-August 30th
Needed Resources:
Science TAKS Data for those students who have previously failed the Science TAKS Test.
Evaluation:
Science TAKS Scores for those students who have previously failed the Science TAKS Test will be collected and placed in folder and secured in locked cabinet in office.
Action Step #3:
Administer Science Pre-Test to all TAKS Science Lab Classes
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown/Rebecca Moreno
Timeline:
August 20th-29th 2010
Needed Resources:
Standardized Science Pre-Test
Evaluation:
Science Pre-Tests will be graded and data recorded in notebook for each student.
Action Step #4:
Administer Science Post Test to all TAKS Science Lab students
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown/Rebecca Moreno
Timeline:
May 15th-25th 2011
Needed Resources:
Standardized Science Post-Test
Evaluation:
Science Post-Tests will be graded and data placed in notebook
Action-Step #5:
Collect Science TAKS results for those students who took the Science TAKS Test during the 2010-2011 school year.
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown/Rebecca Moreno/Mr. Darrin Bickham
Timeline:
May 15th-30th 2011
Needed Resources:
2010-2011 TAKS Science Test Results for those students in Science TAKS Labs
Evaluation:
Science TAKS data will be documented and placed in folder in locked office
Action-Step #6:
Analyze collective data from action steps #1-5 and record results in folder that is secured in locked office.
Person Responsible:
Vincent Brown
Timeline:
June 5th-June 30th 2011
Needed Resources:
All data from action steps #1-5
Evaluation:
A written report will be composed utilizing charts and tables to show student data comparisons from action steps #1-5.
Wow! Your plan looks great! I did mine differently. I truly hope that I have not messed up. With the change in science TEKS this year, labs will be so important. I am not a science teacher, but I know that the science teachers at my campus have been concerned with labs for the upcoming school year. Good luck with your research!
ReplyDeleteVery well organized timeline. Seems like you have all areas in order. This will be interesting. Mine is a bit more wordy. All areas were prescisely described! Looks good
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input and suggestions! I appreciate it!
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