My Action Research Plan so far...

Goal: To improve the basic math skills of students and increase achievement in standardized scores

Outcomes	Activities	Resources/ Research needed	Person(s) responsible	Timeline	Evaluation
Analyze data for patterns that may be affecting it.	Collect and Analyze Current Math Facts Data	2010- 2011 EOY Math Facts Data inc. census information & demographics	D. Ward (Project Leader)	July-Aug 2011	Data Analysis will compare grades, gender, race and social economics.
Developing a deeper understanding by gathering more specific data to achieve a baseline assessment and to set targets from.	Research other forms of assessing basic math skills.	Internet/ access to Library resources	D. Ward (Project Leader)	July-Aug 2011	- Literature review on Math Skills
Developing a deeper understanding of effective practice and current thinking	- Research relevant historical background and modern theory in the teaching of Math.  - Research district expertise and good practice in the area of Math Facts	Internet/ access to Library resources, Interviews with district personnel	D. Ward (Project Leader)	July-ongoing	- Literature review on Math Skills - Journal notes on district research findings
Analyze Data surveying current teaching methods and attitudes	- Survey staff – Self Assessment of Math Skills. - Collect and Analyze data. - Create and target needs for staff development in the area of Math. - Investigate and promote opportunities for staff development in Math in relation to survey findings.	Staff surveys (survey monkey)	D. Ward (Project Leader)	Aug-Sept 2011	Completed surveys and targeted areas identified for staff training
Developing a deeper understanding of effective practice and current thinking	Research possible intervention strategies and programs.	Internet/ access to Library resources	D. Ward (Project Leader)	Oct 2011- Nov 2011	Minimum of 3 possible projects for intervention
Explore Programmatic Patterns  by forming Collaborative team	- Form a Basic Math Skills Committee with representatives from each Grade Level. - Collaborate with team members to develop vision and goals, (targets); in line with district targets and the CIP.	Data/ research findings, access to other personnel	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee	Sept 2011	Committee Handbook including: Team norms, mission and goals set.
Determine Direction: Completed Action plan	Lead project to develop a plan to increase student’s Math Facts and basic math skills.	Data/ research findings	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee	Oct 2011	- Committee Meeting Minutes, - Draft Action Plan
Self-Reflection- Skills/ resources assessment:	- Reflect on whether I/ we have the skills and resources necessary to complete the action plan. - How do we develop/ procure what we need?	Action Plan	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee, Principal	Oct 2011	-Meeting minutes
Effective Communication: Parents informed about action plan	-Inform parents about Math Basic Skills project	Data, Action Plan	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee, Principal	Oct-Nov 2011	- Meeting minutes
Taking Action: Action plan in place with evaluative measures	Monitor and Assess the development of the Basic Math Skills Action Plan.	Basic Skills Action Plan, Intervention strategy	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee	Dec 2011 – June 2012	-Journal notes from teacher, student, parent comments. - committee and faculty meeting minutes
Data Analyzed and impact of the Basic Skills Action Plan evaluated.	Collect and Analyze 2012 Math Facts Data, collect other forms of assessment data that may have been implemented	2011- 2012 EOY Math Facts Data, all other assessment data	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee	Feb- July 2012	Data Analysis comparing baseline information with current data.
Sustaining Improvement: Completed reflection report  of Basic Skills Action Research Plan	Reflect on the impact of the plan and develop the next steps to improving student performance in Math	Data Analysis	D. Ward (Project Leader), Basic Skills Committee, Principal	July 2012	Action Plan reflection report.