My first attempt at and presentation of functional Action Research applied in a K-12 classroom utilizing pedagogical practices, assessments and interventions (won third place in faculty-wide research competition). Illustrates using data-based analysis of assessments along with student- and class-specific interventions to increase achievement. Note the difference between this presentation and the Spring 2012 presentation just two years later.

1. A Tale of Two Semesters (and one intervention) Application of lesson planning interventions to build student confidence and knowledge, leading to an increase in scores of authentic and summative assessments. By: Catherine Horton Flippen

3. The Problem

5. The Goal

7. Expectations

10. Intervention and Implementation

16. Data Collection

18. Daily Formative Assessment Rubric

19. Authentic Assessment Rubric Example

20. Results

21. 1st Semester Results

25. 2nd Semester Results

27. Highlighted student is the struggling Focus Student