Since I still haven't figured out how to upload anything other than a picture, here is a screen shot of my survey.
Numerical Data-
Analysis-
As you can see from the table above, most of my students felt that they understood what they read. However, DIBELS and MAP data indicates otherwise. Half of the 14 students also felt that they were fluent readers. Referencing my baseline data and the individual surveys, it appears that 6 out of the 7 students answering yes to question #1 were the 6 students that I had previously identified as fluent readers lacking comprehension skills. It was interesting to see which students stated that they like DIBELS. I had actually predicted that students answering yes to the fluency question would be the same students to indicating that they like DIBELS. However, this question really resulted in mix of responses. Five of the students that like DIBELS felt that they were fluent readers while 3 of the students that like DIBELS are not fluent. Even more interesting is that only two of those 8 students indicated that they enjoy reading aloud. Since, DIBELS requires reading aloud I was a bit surprised with responses.
Some more findings....
- Ryan chose the sad face (no) to answer each question
- The final question (#7) "What do you like to read?"--- 6 students wrote "books". Lesson here- if you want a specific answer then you should ask a specific question ;)
- Other responses to question #7- Junie B. Jones, animal books, Escape the Giant Wave, Dog Tags and superhero books
- Tyler doesn't like to read aloud or silently, but likes to read
- Eric and Bobby chose the happy face (yes) for every question
According to the survey, almost all of the students indicated that they like to read silently. I felt this was a very positive finding. I will continue to reference the survey results as I conduct more observations and search for patterns in the data.
I like the numerical data chart you made for your survey. I think I am going to create that chart for my survey. I think it will be easier for me to analyze the data that way. Your findings were very interesting. I think some students struggle with understanding how to answer survey questions or even think about the questions asked. Some of my students don't think of themselves as readers. I wish I would have asked "Are you good at reading or Are you a good reader? just to see what they would say.
ReplyDeleteI like the other findings. It just shows what you can expect when you are working with kids. I think you analyzed everything really well. You have the right mindset for research.
ReplyDeleteThe way you have organized your data is easy to understand. Have you thought about why some of your students answered the way they did? I also did a survey and had some unexpected responses when I compared the parent survey and the student survey. It seems like some of your students may not see the connection between fluency and the DIBELS test. I had the same thing happen with sight words. Many kids told me they loved practicing sight words, but their parents said they become very frustrated at home. It is so interesting to see how the kids percieve themselves.
ReplyDeleteI do have an unrelated question...how do I upload a picture? :)
I hadn't really given it much thought, but I think you are right. It does seem that my students aren't aware of the connection between fluency and DIBELS. Maybe I will conduct a short interview with a few of my students to find out what they think is the purpose of DIBELS.
DeleteHere is how you upload a pic...
When you start a post, there a few icons on the top right hand side of the toolbar. Click the little box that looks like a picture of a landscape. It is to the right of the "link" icon. A box will pop up. Click "Choose Files" and then browse for your pic. After it uploads click the pic and add to your blog post.
Hope that helps! Thanks for the input on my survey responses.
Interesting data, Megan! It's fascinating to explore (imo) students' perceptions of themselves as readers--what they are good at and what they are not good at. Then to compare perceptions with the assessment data that you collected. I wonder if you see an increase in negative perceptions as students get older? For example, I would predict (based on my own research with adult struggling readers) that students' self efficacy declines as they move up and that the correlations with standardized testing becomes more predictable. By the time they are in 5th grade, the accept the notion offered by the constant barrage of tests:(
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