Action Research Plan

Action Planning Template
Goal:  To investigate the effect that technology will have on the achievement of eighth grade science students at Smith Middle School.
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
1.Gather   previous science assessment scores for all 8th grade students. In particularly, the science mock test scores.	Mrs. Davis will get 8th grade science data from Eduphoria, our data evalkuation system.	March 18, 2013 to March  22, 2013	Internet access, and Eduphoria Data System	I will print out data information from eduphoria.
2.  Survey 8th grade students about how they learn best and what interests them in science class, and how often do they use technology currently each day.	Mrs. Davis  and Ms. Miranda will implement a survey during science class.	March  25,2013 to March 28, 22013	Create a survey through survey monkey or a paper-based survey if computer access is not available.	Collect and analyze information gathered from surveys.
3.  Research ways technology is being used to engage and increase performance in middle school students in science class.	Mrs. Davis will research information about improving engagement and achievement in science by using technology.	April 1, 2013 to April 5, 2013	Internet	Gather information, read and reflect on how it can be applied to students at my campus.
4.  Implement activities that include student participation through smartboards and ipads.	Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Miranda, and students.	March 18,  2013 to April  25, 2013	CSCOPE, Stemscopes, Smartboard program, other interactive science sites	Give short assessments at the end of each technology infused lesson to collect data about content learned.
5.   Interview students of  various tier groups to get feedback on how they feel about the implementation of smartboards and ipads in the classroom.	Mrs. Davis will interview eighth grade students of various tier groups.	May 5,2013 to May 9, 2013	Create a questionnaire for students to complete about how they feel about the implementation of the new technology.  Is it helping them to improve?	Collect quantitative data from students to gain insight into how they feel about their achievement.
6.  Have all 8th grade students complete a new assessment to analyze improvement and achievement.	Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Miranda will test students.	April 18th	STAAR Test Maker and Students	Collect and analyze data from test results.
7.  Prepare all data and findings for final presentation	Mrs. Davis	May 25th	Gather all quantitative and qualitative data to make a report.	Collect all data for report and presentation.