Thursday, February 24, 2011
Assessments
Today I tested both the experiment and control groups in my World History classes. I have been using both of these classes for my action research project through Saint Mary’s University. When I ran the results sheet for the two classes I noticed a large discrepancy between average scores. The first class was my experiment group which has received updated text message alerts about homework assignments and class material. Unfortunately, their test scores were significantly lower than my control group, possibly putting a damper on my hopeful hypothesis. My hope was that not only would the experiment group see greater homework completion rates, but would also experience higher assessment results.
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I'm sure you have thought of these things, but I am curious to know more about your study.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you believe are the factors that are changing this? Some possibilities:
Are they receiving the text message?
Do all student have a phone?
Can the content of the message be changed/worded differently?
Also, I think it is ok that your hypothesis is proven wrong, that is what the study is about, right?