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!!