Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Action Research In Progress
My school has successfully completed "Commended Camp" in three of our TAKS grade levels. We met with these economically disadvantaged students 3 times before the TAKS test, and really enforced building confidence and how to succeed. We used a combination of motivational videos, discussions, games, and even created posters to hang in the hallways to encourage and support other students. Overall, it gave me a better understanding of this subgroup of students and made it possible for me to spend some quality time outside of the classroom with them. I am hoping they will carry what they have learned over to the TAKS test!!
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That is awesome! How long did you spend with the student after school and how big were your groups? I'm curious as I will be implemented a similar program in the Fall at my 'site' school. Did you see an increase in motivation witht the students? What activities do you think worked best? Good luck this week wiht TAKS! Glad to read your groups were successful!
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