The focus of this paper is Educating young children
Research Questions
Data Collection Tool
Why this tool? Justify its use in your study. How does it match with what you are attempting to find and to measure?
Will the incorporation of project-based learning improve students%u0432%u0402%u2122 state assessment scores as it relates to the Common Core State Standards in comprehending non-fiction text?
District Common Assessments (post-test)
This research question requires quantitative data collection. The answer of this question is either yes, the incorporation improves test scores or no, it does not. District common assessments, which assess Common Core State Standards as well, can also be used for post-test data.
Will the inclusion of project-based learning improve student application of comprehending non-fiction text at a high depth of knowledge level?
Pretests and post-tests
Pre- and post-tests can give quantitative data to support findings in the examination of the artifacts and with the observations.
How does project-based learning integrate clear expectations and essential criteria and remain successful?*
Questionnaires
This question seems to only be able to warrant qualitative data collection because it needs first-hand accounts of what expectations and criteria were used that indicated success. Questionnaires can give the researcher an opportunity to view how the teachers instill the expectations in the students.
Content Expectations
Study Title (.5 Points): Create a brief yet descriptive and creative title for the study.
Purpose (.5 Points): Explain the purpose of your study.
Research Questions (1 Points): State your research questions in a list format.
Forms of Data (1.5 Points): In two-to-three paragraphs, describe the multiple forms of data that you will collect (observations, interviews, artifacts, etc.) and how this information will inform your research.
Value of Data (2.5 Points): In two-to-three paragraphs, explain the value of the selected forms of data and how this information will inform the focus and research questions.
Data Collection Tool (1 Points): Complete the Data Collection Tool and include it as an appendix in the assignment document. You may also need to make updates, revisions, or other adjustments, depending on any changes you have made to your study.
Written Communication Expectations
Page Requirement (.5 points): Three pages not including title, references, and appendix pages.
APA Formatting (.5 points): Use APA formatting consistently throughout the assignment.
Syntax and Mechanics (.5 points): Display meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar.
Source Requirement (.5 points): Use no less than two scholarly sources ,
Mills, G. E. (2014). Action research: A guide for the teacher researcher. United States of America: Pearson Education, Inc.
ResearcherRagan. (2013, January 20). Action research [Video File]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/ZHiZdh85R3wproviding compelling evidence to support ideas, and if applicable, reference to original project if enhancement of existing project occurred. All sources on the reference page need to be used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.