目的
这篇研究的目标是证明大多数学生都在适合自己水平的班级中学习(无论水平高低),他们会在所有作业和考试中表现出进步,并会在课堂上表现更好更积极。
预期结果
在一个五年级班级,12个学生中不会有超过2个的学生(16%)持续性地对课程不感兴趣,并在考试和作业中表现不佳。没有高水平的学生会厌倦课程,因为课程速度不会为了照顾低水平学生而放慢。1/8(13%)的学生会在考试和作业中持续表现不佳。
目的——Goals (Expectations)
预期结果——Expected Outcomes
No more than two of the lower leveled students out of the 12 (16%) in one 5th grade class will show disinterest and fail to perform well on tests and assignments on a consistent basis. Zero students out of eight (0%) who are at a high level will show signs of disinterest because the class will not be slowed down for the lower leveled students. One out of eight (13%) students will not perform well on tests and assignments on a consistent basis.
No more than three of the lower leveled students out of 10 students (30%) in one 6th grade class will show signs of disinterest or fail to perform well on tests and assignments on a consistent basis. Zero students out of nine (0%) who are at a high level will show signs of disinterest because class will not be slowed down for lower leveled students. Zero students out of nine (0%) will not perform well on tests and assignments on a consistent basis.
Of the lower leveled students put in ability groups from both classes, a total of five of the 22 students (22%) will continue to be uninterested in class and perform poorly on tests whereas 17 students (77%) will become more engaged in class and perform better on tests and assignments on a consistent basis. Of the higher leveled students put in ability groups from both classes, one of the 17 students (1%) will continue to be uninterested in class and perform poorly on tests and assignments whereas 16 of the 17 students (94%) will become more engaged in class, yet will continue to perform as usual on tests and assignments; as the current curriculum will continue to be taught.
结果评价——Measurement of Outcomes
The number of students failing in the 5th grade class (receiving an 'F') is five of 20 students (25%), and the number of students receiving the lowest possible passing grade (a 'D') is three of 20 students (15%).
The number of students failing the 6th grade class (receiving an 'F') is six of 19 students (32%), and the number of students receiving the lowest possible passing grade (a 'D') is two of 19 students (11%).
Similar testing materials will be used for all sets of classes, but the lower-leveled students will receive be taught curriculum (the same series of textbook, only a lower level) better suited for their needs and English skill-set. The higher leveled students will continue with the current curriculum because the current chosen curriculum is based on the strengths of the higher achieving students in class.
结果分析——Analysis of Results