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Project Summary:
My action research plan involved
the use of ipods and Math applications, and their potential ability to increase
students’ Math fluency. I created a comprehensive
Math test, covering all of the Math TEKS, and used it as a pre and post
assessment for my Math class. Students
were very excited to use the ipods, and loved the Math applications. I selected three specific Math applications
for them to use. These included a Math
facts fluency application, a problem solving application, and a specific 3rd
grade skills application. They students
played on the ipods at least three times per week, for approximately 20 minutes
each session. Prior to using the ipods,
they all took the Math assessment, and the end of a 6 week period, they all
took the same assessment as a post-test.
As far as my progress on my plan, I
have actually finished the data collection and testing portion of the project. All student Math pre-tests have been taken
and graded, the six weed period of ipod use has ended, and the Math post-test
has been taken and graded. Scores have
been compared to determine any changes and/or improvement between the pre and posttest. In addition, scores have been broken down by
specific TEK, to determine where improvement occurred.
Steps that I need to take in order
to be complete with my action research plan include compiling all of the data
into a comprehensive chart, and completing my action research report. I anticipate completing these items by the
end of October. At this time, I have
spent over 40 hours working on the research project, and it has not been
necessary to make any changes to my action research plan.
