A CASE STUDY OF STUDENT INVOLVED DATA USE WITH A MASTERY ORIENTATION UTILIZING DATA FROM FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS

Abstract

This action research study involving secondary math teachers in a major suburban central Texas school district will present information related to student-involved data use (SIDU) in the district and present case study findings from a SIDU intervention with a mastery orientation utilizing formative assessments in five sixth grade math classrooms. The study seeks first to explain current SIDU practice in the district and the reasons why teachers employ such practices. Findings from the SIDU intervention will present information regarding the actions of teachers and students during use of the intervention, followed by teacher feedback and suggestions for modifications to the practice of SIDU in the future. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistical analysis while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis methods. The results will inform recommendations for the use of SIDU in district secondary math classrooms for further study and refinement.