Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Action Research Plan Template



Action Planning Template
Goal: How does using interactive notebooks affect student performance* compared to students who do not use interactive notebooks in Geometry K?
*Defining performance as discipline issues, attendance, missing assignments, ect.
Action Steps(s):
Person(s) Responsible:
Timeline: Start/End
Needed Resources
Evaluation
-Determine Geometry K teachers not using interactive notebooks
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
August 19, 2013 –
August 23, 2013
-Email
-Spreadsheet of teachers names and categories being addressed in Action Research Plan (ARP)
-Introduce Interactive Notebooks to my students

-3 individual Geometry K classes will be involved

-Classes will not be told of the data being collected
-Jeremy Tallon
August 26, 2013 –
June 5, 2014
-Notebooks
-Copy paper
-Pencils
-Scissors
-Glue
-Ruler
-Extra materials on a needed basis
-Progress through course like normal taking data as weeks progress
-Meet with involved teachers to address any questions on data collection
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
August 26, 2013 –
August 30, 2013
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Collect Week 1 Data on spreadsheet
-Meet with involved teachers to address any further questions on data collection
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
September 2, 2013 –
September 6, 2013
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Collect Week 2 Data on spreadsheet
-Meet with involved teachers to address any last questions on data collection
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
September 9, 2013 –
September 13, 2013
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Collect Week 3 Data on spreadsheet
-Gather 1st  Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
October 7, 2013 –
October 11, 2013
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data on 6 week periods rather than the first 3 weeks to see if a pattern arose.
-Gather 2nd Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
November 11, 2013 –
November 15, 2013
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data
-Gather 3rd Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
January 7, 2014 –
January 11, 2014
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data
-Gather 4th  Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
February 24, 2014 –
February 28, 2014
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data
-Gather 5th  Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
April 14,
2014 –
April 18,
2014
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data
-Gather 6th  Six Week Data: Referrals, Attendance, Missing Assignments, Grades, Etc.
-Jeremy Tallon
-Nydia Ledesma
-Other Geometry K Teachers
-Marshall Caplan
June 5,
2014 –
June 6,
2014
-Email
-Referrals
-Attendance
-Missing Assignments
-Grades
-Etc.
Record Spreadsheet Data
-Analyze and Interpret Data
-Jeremy Tallon
June 6,
2014 –
June 13,
2014
-Spreadsheet
-Record noticeable trends and correlations according to data
-Share results with administration and make modifications and recommendations
-Jeremy Tallon
-Marshall Caplan
-Heather Bergman
June 16,
2014 –
June 20,
2014
-Email
-Spreadsheet
-Handouts of data to administration are made


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8 comments:

  1. dwetzelAugust 1, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    Jeremy,
    I like how detailed your plan is. I like how you've set up a "control" group. It's a very scientific approach that will surely give you great evidence one way or the other.

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  2. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I still think this is a great project!your planning looks well laid out and detailed. Will you meet with your teachers more than at the beginning of the project? Just wondered and maybe I missed reading it above. Looks good!

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  3. UnknownAugust 2, 2013 at 6:26 PM

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  4. Machost's Journey for AnswersAugust 3, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Jeremy -

    I am interested to see how this works in math. Our campus has only really done it in Science. I think the notebooks are a great tool. I can't even think of anything to change on your plan. Can't wait to see what you find out!

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  5. Jeremy TallonAugust 4, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I'll make sure to talk to the teachers throughout the year. I tend to run around the campus on my free time.

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  6. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I have used interactive notebooks in science, but I love the idea of incorporating them into math. Your plan is well thought out and concise. You will be collecting a lot of data over the year, so you will have lots to work with. I'm guessing this is a big school with several geometry teachers. As a parent, I would sure want the one who was teaching with interactive notebooks. Good luck with your research!

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  7. UnknownAugust 4, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    I think that is a great plan. You will have a lot of data to pull from. I teach Adaptive Behavior at the elementary level. Our new supervisor wants us to use one for our Social Skills class. I think it's a great idea. I'm curious to see if it could get the parents more involved. You've got me thinking about an 2nd ARP.

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  8. UnknownAugust 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Jeremy: Interactive Notebooks are such a great tool! Your thought processes and plans for implementing this action research project successfully look GREAT! I anticipate hearing how productive your classes are throughout the school year and how much more involved students are with the interactive notebook mandate in each of your classes. I agree that you will have a lot of data to pull from!

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