Action Research Plan (Revised)

Heather Wiley's Action Research Plan
Goal: To Improve student comprehension, retention and test taking abilities using technology.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Develop a topic to conduct an action research inquiry.	Myself	3/1/12 to 4/1/12	Information on performing action research projects.   My draft internship plan.	Does the topic satisfy the internship plan?   Will the topic provide development of my student's and my own skills?
Find websites and resources that can enhance student achievement in mathematics and become proficient at them.	Myself	4/1/12 to 9/1/12	Access to the internet.   Previously used web based materials.	I will be able to easily navigate and use the web based tools.   I will be able to easily explain how to access and use the tools to others.
Provide opportunities for access to technology based assessments and activities to all students.	Myself     Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Web-based assessments that correspond to the curriculum.   Access to technology for the students.	Students will submit the results of the various tasks either through the site, via e-mail, or a paper copy.   I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.
Collect and analyze the student data.	Myself     Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Student test scores.   Student formative assessment data.	I will evaluate student achievement and comprehension through an analysis of their achievements and improvements throughout the year.   I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.   I will speak to the students about their experiences.
Use the student data and input to make improvements on the plan and technology tools.	Myself     Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Student achievement data.   Additional websites or programs.   Student evaluations and input.	I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.   I will evaluate student input and opinions.   I will look at the skill areas that still need improvement and make appropriate changes.

Action Research Planning Template

Action Planning Template
Goal: To Improve student comprehension, retention and test taking abilities using technology.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Develop a topic to conduct an action research inquiry.	Myself	3/1/12 to 4/1/12	Information on performing action research projects.   My draft internship plan.	Does the topic satisfy the internship plan?   Will the topic provide development of my student's and my own skills?
Find websites and resources that can enhance student achievement in mathematics and become proficient at them.	Myself	4/1/12-9/1/12	Access to the internet.   Previously used web based materials.	I will be able to easily navigate and use the web based tools.   I will be able to easily explain how to access and use the tools to others.
Provide opportunities for access to technology based assessments and activities to all students.	Myself   Dawn Auerbach   Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Web-based assessments that correspond to the curriculum.   Access to technology for the students.	Students will submit the results of the various tasks either through the site, via e-mail, or a paper copy.   I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.
Collect and analyze the student data.	Myself   Dawn Auerbach   Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Student test scores.   Student formative assessment data.	I will evaluate student achievement and comprehension through an analysis of their achievements and improvements throughout the year.   I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.   I will speak to the students about their experiences.
Use the student data and input to provide make improvements on the plan and technology tools.	Myself   Dawn Auerbach   Colleagues	Sept. 2012 to May 2013	Student achievement data.   Additional websites or programs.   Student evaluations and input.	I will collaborate with colleagues, keep a journal and post on my blog.   I will evaluate student input and opinions.   I will look at the skill areas that still need improvement and make appropriate changes.

 

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

(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)

Week 2 Reflection

During this week’s assignment I learned that there are many areas within a school district that can benefit from action research inquiry.  My action research project will focus on helping the individual students to succeed in their mathematics course as well as to help improve their performance on standardized tests.  But action research projects can also help improve parent interactions, school discipline, and access to technology to name a few. 

Action research is a process that is being used all over the country and the results of the various projects are being documented.  The results and logistics of many of the projects are documented online and are available for public viewing.  It is an important part of the process to look and evaluate past research to gain insight into the situation.  Although each district, school, teacher and student is unique, there are similarities that exist between them and we can use research from other projects to help us with ours.