Action Planning Template
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Goal: Determine
the effectiveness of small group math instruction and its impact on student
performance.
Objectives/Outcomes
of Research:
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To improve student achievement and learning for
all students.
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To improve scores of below grade level 5th
grade math students.
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To improve collaborative and cooperation to
increase academic achievement.
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To improve differentiation of instruction within
the classroom.
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Review current
research on small group instruction focusing on math.
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Carson Baird
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August 2013-
September 2013
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Literature
Reviews/Course Readings
Internet
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Relevancy to topic and
action research plan.
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Analyze interpret
STAAR assessment data to identify areas that will be targeted for small group
instruction.
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Carson Baird
Grade-Level Department
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End of August 2013-
Mid September-2014
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2011 STAAR Scores
TEKS
Eduphoria
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TEKS that students
missed 50% of will be identified.
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Collaborated with
grade level teachers to develop small group activities for the targeted TEKS.
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Carson Baird
Grade-Level Department
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End of August 2013-
Mid September-2014
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STAAR assessment data
TEKS
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Meeting Minutes
Lesson Plans
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Observe teachers in
the classroom to see if activities are implemented into small group
instruction.
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Carson Baird
Grade-Level Department
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End of August 2013-
Mid September 2013
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Observations
Lesson Plans
Digital Cameras
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Observation Summaries
Display pictures to
share with stakeholders to show collaborative learning through small group
instruction.
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Create Interview
Questions to identify success or problems with implementing small group
instruction.
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Carson Baird
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October 2013-
May 2014
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Interview Questions
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Interview Question
Responses
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Interview students and
teachers to see how they perceive if small instruction is impacting academic
achievement.
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Carson Baird
Student Focus Groups
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Middle of January 2014-
March 2014
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Teacher/Student
Interview Questions
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Interview Question
Responses
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Teachers will actively
monitor assessments and daily work to gain insight as to what TEKS students
still need support or if they are improving.
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Carson Baird
Grade Level Department
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September 2013-
May 2014
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Laptop
Eduphoria
Grade book
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Data from assessments
and teachers grade books.
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Math department will
implement review stations before Math STAAR testing.
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Carson Baird
Grade Level Department
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May 2014
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Math Manipulative
Resources required for
each station.
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Students will be
required to complete activities for each review station.
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Analyze common
assessment and STAAR data.
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Carson Baird
Grade Level Department
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May 2014
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Copies of 2011-2012
AEIS report; Preliminary STAAR Scores
Eduphoria
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Comparison table to
assess areas of strengths and weakness in math.
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Action Research Plan
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Real Life Action Research Week 2: Reflection
This week I took a deeper look at action research
project/inquiry. I needed to identify a
problem or “wondering” that was specific to my campus but would also increase
student performance. In the interviews
that I watched I remember Dr. Chargois stating that “action research is a study
using technology to gather share and act upon relevant and timely information
which will positively affect student achievement” (Chargois 2013). I chose to examine the impact of small group
instruction on academic achievement. I
will target 5th grade math students who are below grade level. I also realized that my topic fell under more
than one of the nine administrator passions.
My action research topic could be classified under Curriculum
Development, Individual Teacher or Individual Student. I added a specific target area therefore I
believe my topic fits best under Individual Student. I believe that all stakeholders will benefit
from this study because it will provide data that gives educators a clear
directions in which instructional practice can be used to increase student
achievement.
Chargois, T. (Interviewee). (2013, July 22). Interview 2, Dr. Timothy Chargois. [Embedded Video] Retrieved from https://www.luonline.blackboard.com/
Saturday, July 20, 2013
How educational leaders use blogs
Educational Leaders can use blogs in a number of ways. The most frequently use of blogs is a tool of
communication. Blogs can be used by administrators
to communicate to the faculty, staff, parents and students. Likewise, teachers can communicate
assignments and lessons through blog posts.
Blogs can also be used as a reflective tool. Educational leaders can use blogs to write
reflections. These archived post can be
great resources for others to leave comments or share experiences.
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