Change Project Vision

My change project consists of improving the math concepts in kindergarten through a combination of more explored learning methods such as the LESRA model, along with using the MFAS assessments to see the misconceptions of the struggling students, and adding fun math activities for weekly homework.  I anticipate the benefits should include improved math scores in my kindergarten class.  If these methods are successful, then I plan to suggest them to my kindergarten team as well as the district.  I also believe the MFAS will provide much needed information on what areas and why the students struggle with math.  The math activities will provide more parent involvement and will encourage students to become excited about math.

What is my Change Project Research Question?

How will using the LESRA model increase math scores in kindergarten?

The most valuable resources are:

1.  Author, Unknown.  “Mathematics Instruction.”  Livebenders.  Dpiccss.  n.d.  Web.  25 March 2015.  < http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=930809#anchor>.

This webpage has numerous presentations by “Prezi” that include all stages and explanations of the LESRA model.  It includes detailed ways to launch, explore, summarize, reflect, and apply math lessons.  It also provides “hooks” to use or launch a topic to make learning fun.  These “hooks” or ideas will be useful when designing my lessons.

   

2.  Author, Unknown.  “Mathematics Instructional Framework Launch – Explore- Summarize – Reflect - Apply (LESRA).”  Wisconsin RTI Center.  n.d.  Web.  25 March 2015 <http://www.wisconsinrticenter.org/assets/files/Math_Resources/3.1%20LESRA%20Handout.pdf>.

This document provides a description of how to implement the LESRA model and mathematical framework.  It provides a step by step way to use the model and questions to guide the lessons.  This document is useful for designing my math lessons for the next school year.

3.  Author, Unknown.  CPALMS.  Florida State University.  2013. Web. 25 March 2015.   <http://www.cpalms.org/Resource/mfas.aspx>.

This webpage provides videos about using the MFAS assessments in math.  It has lesson plans to use when a student is struggling and it provides assessments to use for each standard for all grade levels.  I plan on using the kindergarten version to start.