Entering the Action Research Arena

Goal: Determine the effectiveness of classroom performance system technology when consistently utilized in instruction. Compare standardized test scores where the technology was and was not utilized.

 

ACTION STEPS	PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE	TIMELINE	RESOURCES	EVALUATION
Survey teachers interested in utilizing the system	C. Murat	8/17/2010-8/30/2010	Attendance records for introductory training held 7/28/2010	Survey Monkey sent via email
Monitor usage of CPS™ system	C. Murat D. Fish	9/1/2010-5/25/2011	Sign-out sheets/logs	Survey Monkey sent via email; voting via Outlook
Compare Iowa Test of Basic Skills scores (ITBS™)	C. Murat	10/2010	ITBS scores from 2009 and 2010	Analysis of students' individual scores from 2009 to 2010; class comparisons
Compare Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) scores	C. Murat	5/26/2011-6/15/2011	Test data from 2009 and 2010	Analysis of students' individual scores from 2009 to 2010; class comparisons
Compile and publish results	C. Murat D. Fish M. Brewster	6/30/2011	School web site, PTA newsletter, blog	Conclusion on effectiveness of CPS™ technology

Getting It Together

We're getting there! The AR project has evolved slightly. The main focus will be determining whether sustained use of a new technology has a measurable impact on student learning. I will focus on Math and Reading scores on the ITBS and TAKS.

I will be sending out a brief questionnaire soon.

But first, a detour: I have to teach a staff development on our first day back!
It's how to incorporate the ELPS into your content area. I have materials and know pretty much what I am going to say. But yikes. The first day back? I need to find a way to incorporate it into my internship portfolio. Certainly going to put it in my Vita.