This week’s task includes developing research questions around by problem statement. I intend to deepen my of my problem by seek answers to the questions. Furthermore, the foundation of my exploration derives sfrom these questions. I believe these questions are descriptive, and show relationships. Overall, these questions are quantitative in nature.
The problem statement: I plan to determine whether or not the use of computerized concept mapping tools verses non-use of this tools increase standardized test scores for 8th grade students.
Who: 8th grade student
What: Computerized concept mapping tools
Why: To appraise the increase of standardized test scores
Here are my research questions:
1. Does the use of technological concept mapping tool increase standardized test scores for 8th grade students?
2. Is there a relationship between increased standardized test scores and student use of technological concept mapping tools?
3. Is there a measurable difference in the standardized test scores of students who use computerized concept mapping tools for concept mastery and the standardized test scores of students who do not?
4. To what degree does student content mastery as measured by standardized scores depend on computerized concept mapping tools are used?
These are some of the questions that I intent to explore in more depth. I appreciate your suggestions. Please feel free to scrutinize as necessary.
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James M. to Valery.
ReplyDeleteI love your first question using concept mapping tools. I try to mind map as much as possible notes for the students. I have had the students use several programs...none to my liking... do you have any suggestions.
I think your question is a "Difference" question, is that correct?
thank you,
James Manning
I agree with James also. You may benefit from following the comparative design from our text. Another good aspect of your approach is you will become familiar with a very good method to organize information with your kids. Concept mapping is something I employed for organizing my own material when I am preparing a unit, but never had used it in the classroom. I just never made a connection. Since the last course, I have used it on two different occasions with marked improvement with my students. It seems as though they remember the connections better than just from notes alone. Good luck.
ReplyDeleteTo Virgil: Thank for the suggestion on the type of design for this research. I've used them with my kids in the past and is curious to find out to what degree do they improve standardized test scores.
ReplyDeleteTo James: I over looked the fact that one of my questions is a difference questions. Thanks for the reminder.
Valery,
ReplyDeleteI think you are going to enjoy yourself with this research and you will certainly be getting interesting results.
Good Luck.
Maria