Linking Vocabulary & Problem Solving with VKR During my observation of two fifth-grade mathematics classes, I noticed that students struggle with understanding various mathematical concepts due to their limited knowledge of mathematical vocabulary. Despite being exposed to such vocabulary...

The Power Of Because and Cooperative LearningWhen analyzing the data from the beginning of the year Measures of Academic Progress assessment I noticed that sixty-three percent of students are performing below grade level benchmark. As I desegregated the data...

Breaking the CodeLearning is a constant and continual progression that encompasses the conversion of information and experience into abilities and knowledge.  However, the question remains of how educators can transform superficial learning into a deeper and more meaningful learning...

Reading Fluency and ComprehensionIn this study, I administered the Fall Star Assessment to second-grade students and observed that they struggled with comprehension and reading skills. To address this issue, I decided to focus on the specific standard RF.2.4, which...

The Impact of Phonological Awareness on Reading ComprehensionThis action research was conducted to determine the impact of using comprehension strategies such as Reading for Meaning with students who receive strategic reading intervention. In order to compare the impact of...