Revised Action Research Plan

The technology focus for the 2009-2010 school year was on student achievement, specifically tutorial programs focusing on Math. The district purchased for secondary schools a web-based tutorial program that focused on problem solving and improvement of skills. The focus was on students who had not achieved success on the TAKS Mathematics test. These students' schedules were configured to include a regular Math class and a Math Lab class. The Math Lab classes focused on bringing students up to grade level as well as provide one-on-one support as new concepts and skills were introduced in the regular Math class. As part of the curriculum for the Math Lab students, a web-based tutorial program was introduced. Weekly Computer Lab time was scheduled with students utilizing the program two days a week.

My action research will address the question: What is the impact of a web-based math tutorial program on the passing rate for Math Lab students taking the Mathematics portion of the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS)? 

Action Research – Final Plan of Action

Outcomes	Activities	Resources Research Tools Needed	Responsibility to Address Activities	Time Line	Benchmarks Assessment	Revisions to SIP/PIP based on monitoring and assessments
To determine the TAKS passing rates of current 8th grade Math Lab students, TAKS data will be collected from Math Facilitator.	TAKS data for 2009 and 2010 TAKS Math test is collected. Data will be organized based on subgroups and gender for each of the students enrolled in Math Lab classes for the 2009-10 school year.	I will need to gather 2009 and 2010 TAKS Math scores for students who were enrolled in a Math Lab class during the 2009-10 school year.	I will be responsible for gathering and organizing TAKS scores.	It is anticipate it will take several hours working with the Math Facilitator and principal to collect the required data.	I will organize the data by subgroups and gender. Data tables will be created so that TAKS data may be analyzed in a comprehensive way.	Data to be analyzed should include student's scores on unit assessments.
Continue with data collection on targeted students. Data needed to complete analysis will have to be obtained from outside company that provided the tutorial program.	Meet with online educator director to explain the purpose of my action research. Gather data usage data to include in analysis of targeted students.	Data from the web-based tutorial company would include their usage reports which indicate the time students spent on the tutorial program as well as the number of problems completed.	I will be responsible for making the appointment with the Director of Online Education as well as contacting the company and request the data.	It is speculated that it will take a minimum of one week to gather the data. This will be determined by the availability of the data and the process of sending the data file.	Once the data has been collected, it will be entered into the database and disseminated based on subgroups and gender.	Revisions to data base may be necessary based on data provided by company supplying tutorial program.
Collaborate with Math facilitator to verify organization and validity of data analysis.	Once the data has been collected, organized and analyzed, meet with the Math Facilitator to discuss any additional information that might be needed to make for a more comprehensive study and determine that the course of action still answers the action research question.	Complete data charts and organizational structure. Collaborate with Math Facilitator for verification of data/resources.	It will be my responsibility to schedule time with the Math Facilitator as I gather and organize data.	It is anticipated that collaboration with the Math Facilitator will take place during the end of October and possibly into November. Meeting times will be dependent upon availability of Math Facilitator.	After review of data, any additional changes in analysis will be addressed. Additionally, the inclusion of data such as unit assessments will be discussed as possible data to include in the analysis.	Inclusion of a collaboration with Math Facilitator to review and if necessary revise analysis of data has been added.
Share information with principal, ESL Instructional Support Teachers, Technology Department, Math Facilitator, Math Lab teachers.	Once data has been collected and analyzed, create presentation to share with administration, Math Facilitator, and Math Lab teachers.	Resources needed to prepare for presentation will be presentation software such as PowerPoint.	It will be my responsibility to create the presentation and present it to faculty and staff.	Once data has been gathered and analyzed, the creation of the presentation should be complete by the end of the first semester (December 2010).	Successful completion of presentation and sharing of information with targeted faculty and staff.	The targeted audience may need to be adjusted to include ESL Instructional Support Teachers if there are a large percentage of English Language Learners.