As we are introduced to the various designs and procedures for research, I aim to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the work, process, and commitment that is involved. The first step in conducting a research study is to write a problem statement. This statement should tell the reader what the focus will be, describe the educational context of the topic, and to explain why the problem is significant. Below is the statement that I have developed after continual and engaging thought of current, valid, and meaningful issues in Education.
General Problem Statement
I plan to determine if middle students who take teacher-created on-line assessments in the classroom have higher scores on the end of the year state assessments than those students who do not take on-line classroom assessments.
Who: middle school students
What: taking teacher-created on-line assessments that effect end of the year state assessments
Why: impact on achievement and for how it can be applied to county initiatives
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Kelly,
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting statement. I am wondering if there is enough research out there to help you. I know my husband has been creating his own online assessments with his 7th grade math classes for a couple years now. Would you have two control groups to help with your data?
Erika
Erika, you mention a good point. I was thinking that, yes, I may have more than one control group. My hopes are that if there is not a lot of research here in my state of Virginia, that I would investigate data from all over the world if I had to. Thanks for helping me process this research idea.
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