Title: When used as a supplemental material, can the educational software Compass Learning increase academic performance of low performing 8th grade science students?
Compass Learning is an online educational software which is in line with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). The software can be used to determine a learning path for individual students based on the results of a pre-test. The learning path includes video modules, interactive activities, and quizzes.
Participants for the research will be determined by averages in science after the 1st 3 weeks of the 1st 9 weeks on the Fall of 2013. The students will be asked to come in before and after school in order to access the program and to complete the learning paths designed for each student.
Compass Learning maintains records of the students performance on assessments. I will also use unit exams designed by CSCOPE to track progress of participants. Most importantly the participants overall grade will be monitored as well.
The Action Research will continue for the duration of the 1st 9 weeks. Results will be analyzed and perhaps more inquiries will arise during that time.
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