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Action Planning Template
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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
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Action Steps(s):
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Person(s) Responsible:
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Timeline: Start/End
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Needed Resources
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Evaluation
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Gather data to
identify students who are very near FCAT minimum cut score (4 points above or
below)
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Jared Stewart,
Assistant Principal
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December 2012
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FCAT data showing
previous year’s scale score
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Use ODMS to create
data reports
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Using FCAT scores,
group students based upon areas of need
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Jared Stewart
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January 2013
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FCAT scores divided
into content areas
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Disaggregate data to
determine students who are eligible for intervention in each content area
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Develop action-based curriculum
for each content area to address needs of students
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Jared Stewart, Math
Coach, Assistant Principal
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January 2013
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Mathematics resources
for grades 4 and 5
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Matching activity with
content area, verifying validity and rigor of each activity
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Conduct intervention groups
during school day (final 30 minutes before dismissal on MTThF)
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Jared Stewart
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January 2013-April
2013
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Classroom space,
textbooks/workbooks,GeoFitness Mats, outdoor area
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Pre/post test to
determine understanding, mini quizzes
to monitor progress
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Survey students
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Jared Stewart
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May 2013
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Student survey on
paper or online
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Feedback received from
student survey
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Review FCAT scores and
create a comparison report
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Jared Stewart
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June 2013
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2012 and 2013 FCAT results
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Comparison of data to
determine growth and effectiveness of intervention
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Share results of
surveys and FCAT data with administrators and colleagues
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Jared Stewart
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July/August 2013
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Comparisons of data,
survey results, meeting place
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Summary of the
findings of the action research plan and, if found to be effective, how it
can be further enhanced and implemented
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Format based on Tool 7.1
from Examining What We Do to Improve Our
Schools
(Harris, Edmonson, and
Combs, 2010)
As the math remediation teacher at our middle school, I will be very interested in your research. Will you be using technology, direct instruction, or a combination of both for your intervention services? Since you are the only person conducting the daily enrichment, how large will you allow each group to be? Sorry for all the questions. I guess I should just wait and watch your blog for your updates. I'm sure I will learn a lot as you move through this process.
ReplyDeleteMy group will be roughly 20 students per day. My goal is to have some students only come on certain days (when we are working on a particular skill set). Most of the interventions currently taking place are every day (except Wed) and all students work on the same skill (whether they need the help with that skill or not). I will be using some technology and some direct instruction, but most importantly the kids will be up and moving during this time. I have found through lots of research that action/exercise helps to grow new brain cells and provides for greater learning potential.
DeleteYou might want to consider how to bring in more collaborators (additional resource persons besides yourself). First, this helps you to learn more and make new contacts during your project (regardless of the outcomes). Also, having more parties involved in the project will get those folks motivated to see the project succeed. Looks like you have a solid purpose, and good data to support and evaluate what you are proposing. Good luck! For all of us, this is a "work in progress."
ReplyDeleteJared your plan sounds pretty extensive. I am a 4th grade math teacher and we are doing similar studies and providing opportunities for our border students to succeed on our state assessment as well. I am assuming FCAT is a state assessment - not sure what that acronym stands for.
ReplyDeleteGreat plan! I am focusing on math as well but my age group is 8th graders. It will be new territory for me since math isn't my background. If you are interested in using technology to add to your curriculum, let me know. I will give you some resources you might want to use. Your plan is quite extensive make sure you have others that are there to support you and help you out. Although it is your plan, it will benefit everyone on your campus. Good luck...
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great plan, very detailed. At-risk students are of high importance in the school and in life. So many of them just need that little extra push. It will be interesting to see how you group the students and how specific you get with the standards that they need assistance with. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteRobert Seibert
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