Revised Action Research Plan( overview) 8/5/2010

Action Research Plan ( Overview)
Goal: To determine what activities can be implemented school wide, to help 5th grade students to recall Science vocabulary, to help improve students academic performance on Science standardized test.

Question:
What actions can our faculty take school wide, to help improve our student’s ability to recall Science vocabulary, and improve academic performance on standardized test?
Analyzing Data/Determining direction:
We will use quantitative measures of student achievement in Science from previous years, as well as benchmark scores and weekly vocabulary quizzes to monitor students’ progress.

Developing Deeper Understanding:
We will collect data based on questionnaires and interviews with teachers who are implementing the activities on a daily basis to monitor the effectiveness of the project. I will also use the Force Field Analysis to help sustain improvement.

Outcome:
By the use of vocabulary review activities throughout the school, students will improve their knowledge of vocabulary terms, which will improve academic performance on standardized test, while at the same time preparing for the future.

Action Steps


1. Conduct Research on Science vocabulary games and activities
Person(s)Responsible: Andrea

Timeline Start/End: September 2010- November 2011

Needed Resources: computer

Evaluation:Assessments,  and observation of staff by administration, Student  Science benchmarks



2.Take field notes to capture what is occurring in the classrooms, P.E. and Music classes to assess the implementation, and effectiveness of the activities to review Science vocabulary

Person(s)Responsible: Andrea, Music teacher, and P.E. teacher

Timeline Start/End: Weekly, September 2010- January 2011

Needed Resources: notebook, and computer

Evaluation: Meeting with teachers who are participating in the research and assessments of the students



3. Continue Vocabulary review during lunch and recess

Person(s)Responsible: lunch/recess duty teachers

Timeline Start/End: September 2010-May 2011

Needed Resources: Vocabulary cards

Evaluation:Benchmark assessment,  Data team discussion



4. Implement vocabulary games and activities in the classroom, Music, and P.E.

Person(s)Responsible: Science teachers, Music teacher and P.E. teachers

Timeline Start/End: Weekly, September 2010-April 2011

Needed Resources: Vocabulary games and activities on Science Vocabulary

Evaluation: Review progress using benchmark data