My Research Questions and Design

My Research Questions and Design

My problem statement is:

I plan to determine which approach, project-based learning, particularly with end products involving technology learning tools, or traditional quiz and test learning, results in higher end-of-year standardized test scores for tenth grade students.

What: Using project-based learning

Who: Tenth Grade Students

Why: The students' achievement on the living environment regents is a major factor that will influence whether or not the school will remain open. I need to determine and apply the most effective method of teaching the content in order to raise their test scores.

Research Questions:

- What is the effect of using technology as a learning tool on student achievement on standardized tests? (Descriptive)

- Is project-based learning more effective than traditional quiz and test learning? (Relationship)

- Given the same content, is there a difference in student achievement on standardized exams when student learning is assessed by projects as opposed to quizzes and tests? (Difference)

- Does student centered instruction, particularly project-based learning involving the use of technology tools, increase student achievement on standardized tests over teacher centered instruction? (Difference)

- Does software such as Eduware, which uses technology when students take quizzes and tests, increase student achievement on standardized tests scores over pen and paper tests and quiz taking methods?

Research Method:

For this study I plan on implementing the quantitative, non-experimental research design of secondary data analysis. I can analyze data that had been gathered by others, such as student standardized-test scores and compare the achievement among groups that were instructed using project-based learning and teacher centered instructional methods.