My Action Research Plan

My Action Research Plan

 

Goal: Increase retention of science concepts from 6th – 8th grade in preparation for the STAAR

 

Action Step(s)	Person(s) Responsible	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1. Collect and analyze data from student formative assessments in 6th grade science and track performance through 8th grade.	6th Grade Science Team; Content Curriculum Specialist -CCIS (D. Jarvis)	August 22, 2011/May 30, 2014	Microsoft Excel or some form of tabular program that allows graph and tracking information. I also need specific meeting times to discuss data with my team and CCIS.	E.O.C. (End of Course) Data collected at the end of each six weeks
2. Create lessons that require constant review of concepts	6th Grade Science Team; SFA Liaison (M. Laroussini)	August 22, 2011 - May 30, 2012	Lesson planning meetings that productively incorporate previously taught concepts.	Student Formative Assessment Data
3. Incorporate brain-based learning techniques throughout the year.	6th Grade Science Team	Summer of 2011 - May 30, 2012	Anchor Chart Supplies; Music; Learning Styles Survey; Student Success Tracking Display Boards	Quantum Learning Teachers Guide;