It is a process doing research. The quantitative data that will be collected for this project will be scores from mindset surveys, Math Inventory results given each trimester, and final trimester grades. These data sets should illustrate the hypothesized results that an improved growth mindset will result in higher achievement in Math 1 students. The students who are participating in this study have all failed Math 1 for 2-4 semesters before arriving to this class, they are defeated and have fixed mindsets about math. Student attendance will also be used to determine data that will be eliminated for the study. If students don't attend regularly it will be a challenge to observe mindset growth so for this study these students will be dropped from the data collection, 70% attendance minimum is needed. These data values will be evaluated for the effect size.
Qualitative data will not be the main focus of this study but it is valued. Student voice is important data to gather. Students will participate in lesson reflections answering questions related to where they feel they are in their learning as well as mindset questions. This data will be used to help improve lessons focusing on growth mindset development.
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Brandon DeJesus
11/13/2018 10:38:18 am
I think that its smart to include a minimum percentage of attendance to be included in the study because time spent in the classroom building positive math mindsets is so important for the success of your study. Qualitative data and student voice is also very important as their lived experience could give the ready more impact than hard data.
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Catalina J Goldstein
11/14/2018 03:24:53 pm
I think you're going to collect a lot of good data collecting at the end of each trimester. You're really going to be able to see growth.
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Julie LovieJulie Lovie Is a Math and Science teacher at Valley Oak High School with 25 years experience in teaching at a continuation high school. Julie Also teaches at Napa valley Adult School in the High School Diploma Program. She is passionate about the environment, loves gardening, and learning. Archives
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