Action Research
Problem: Some of my students really
struggled to learn math. It was hard to find ways to motivate them and convince
them that math is really plausible for them. I do not think that this is limited
to my own setting in math; I think that it is more widespread in all subjects.
Hypothesis: I intentionally tested
different methods meant to motivate students to learn in my classes. These
methods included, but were not be limited to: in depth lesson planning,
classroom arrangement, extrinsic motivators (candy), use of rubrics and
exemplars for clarity of expectations in assessment, encouragement of student
ownership, and choice in learning, and mixing up instructional delivery. My
hypothesis was that students would feel refreshed and become excited and
motivated to learn. I predicted that they would not change their mindset about
math, although, at least students would try to keep up with the lessons that
were taught.
Problem: Some of my students really
struggled to learn math. It was hard to find ways to motivate them and convince
them that math is really plausible for them. I do not think that this is limited
to my own setting in math; I think that it is more widespread in all subjects.
Hypothesis: I intentionally tested
different methods meant to motivate students to learn in my classes. These
methods included, but were not be limited to: in depth lesson planning,
classroom arrangement, extrinsic motivators (candy), use of rubrics and
exemplars for clarity of expectations in assessment, encouragement of student
ownership, and choice in learning, and mixing up instructional delivery. My
hypothesis was that students would feel refreshed and become excited and
motivated to learn. I predicted that they would not change their mindset about
math, although, at least students would try to keep up with the lessons that
were taught.