Sunday, May 5, 2013

Action Research Plan

GOAL: 
Evaluate the impact of the online literacy program, Achieve 3000, on student
achievement.
OUTCOMES
ACTIVITIES
RESOURCES/ RESEARCH TOOLS NEEDED
RESPONSIBILITY TO ADDRESS ACTIVITIES
TIME LINE
Student population to be assessed
Compare classes and decide which class will be used to conduct the feasibility study of the continued use of the Achieve 3000 program
School demographics/
AEIS report
Chantele Holden
Dec 15, 2012-
Jan 01, 2013
Determine frequency of use
Review current curriculum and determine how and when to incorporate Achieve 3000 activities
Curriculum, ELA Instructional Specialist
Chantele Holden
Pam Breaux 
Jan 01, 2013-
Jan 15, 2013
Implement Achieve 3000 activities
Require students to use program at least twice a week during class as a warm-up
Students, Achieve 3000 online program
Chantele Holden
Robin Young
Jan 15, 2013-
June 1, 2013
Gather data
Review student achievement on Benchmarks and CCA’s prior to implementation; also review last year’s STAAR data

Review student achievement on Benchmarks and CCA’s during implementation; review current STAAR data

Gather beginning lexile levels and track progress throughout program

Evaluate student performance on Achieve 3000 activities and frequency of use
District Benchmark/CCA results – Eduphoria

TEA website

Achieve 3000 administrative access

Chantele Holden
Jan 15, 2013-
June 1, 2013
Analyze data
Prepare a report that will explain the results or trends discovered from gathering the appropriate data.  Data will take the form of text, graphics, spreadsheets, tables, and charts
Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Prezi
Chantele Holden
June 1, 2013-
July 1, 2013
Present findings
A presentation report will be prepared to share with all appropriate stakeholders, primarily administration and Curriculum and Instruction
Data projector
Chantele Holden
July 2013