The purpose of my action research plan is to introduce a new method of review for my students. Tired of the same worksheets and vocabulary games, I will provide a hands-on mini lab station review. The students will benefit from this type of review as it will engage and excite them while providing a better understanding of the TEKS that will be on their six weeks test and ultimately on the state test in April. I am expecting this type of review to raise student achievement and would like to see if it can be implemented into the other disciplines.
The setting of my study will be in 8th grade science class on the junior high campus.
My target population will be 8th grade.
The select population will be 105 8th graders.
I will conduct my research by setting up a number of hands-on stations that cover the TEKS we are studying and that will be on the six weeks test. I would like each station time to be 3-4 minutes but I am sure I will have to make adjustments. Students will have a station review handout to record observations from each station. After all stations have been completed we will meet back as a class to answer questions, clear up any misconceptions, and provide closure. In addition, one station will be from the last six weeks TEKS to keep previous learned material fresh and relevant.
I will also include a technology component that I haven't decided on yet.
I have been searching for literature on how others review students for class tests, but haven't found much except the normal Jeorpardy, Hangman, and baseball games so if any of you have suggestions please let me know.
Brawner,
ReplyDeleteYou have some great ideas in your action research plan. I liked the idea of stations instead of worksheets for review. I think the students will remember more of the review when they are actively seeking their answers at the various stations. I also liked the idea of including a station from previous learned material which will help students review and retain what they have already learned. One of my good friends teaches 5th grade science, and I will ask her if she has any good ideas for games other than the ones you mentioned. I'll continue following your blog because I'd like to incorporate some of your ideas for my 4th graders.