Action-based intervention in mathematics

Action Planning Template
Goal: To increase the FCAT mathematics scores of 4th and 5th grade students who are very near minimum passing score (above and below) using action-based interventions
Action Steps(s):	Person(s) Responsible:	Timeline: Start/End	Needed Resources	Evaluation
Gather data to identify students who are very near FCAT minimum cut score (4 points above or below)	Jared Stewart, Assistant Principal	December 2012	FCAT data showing previous year’s scale score	Use ODMS to create data reports
Using FCAT scores, group students based upon areas of need	Jared Stewart	January 2013	FCAT scores divided into content areas	Disaggregate data to determine students who are eligible for intervention in each content area
Develop action-based curriculum for each content area to address needs of students	Jared Stewart, Math Coach, Assistant Principal	January 2013	Mathematics resources for grades 4 and 5	Matching activity with content area, verifying validity and rigor of each activity
Conduct intervention groups during school day (final 30 minutes before dismissal on MTThF)	Jared Stewart	January 2013-April 2013	Classroom space, textbooks/workbooks,GeoFitness Mats, outdoor area	Pre/post test to determine understanding,  mini quizzes to monitor progress
Survey students	Jared Stewart	May 2013	Student survey on paper or online	Feedback received from student survey
Review FCAT scores and create a comparison report	Jared Stewart	June 2013	2012 and 2013 FCAT results	Comparison of data to determine growth and effectiveness of intervention
Share results of surveys and FCAT data with administrators and colleagues	Jared Stewart	July/August 2013	Comparisons of data, survey results, meeting place	Summary of the findings of the action research plan and, if found to be effective, how it can be further enhanced and implemented

Format based on Tool 7.1 from Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools

(Harris, Edmonson, and Combs, 2010)