Action Research Quiz

A teacher notices a decline in students' reading comprehension scores. She decides to implement a new reading strategy and observe its effects. What type of research is this?

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

• Action research

• Correlational research

A principal wants to reduce tardiness in his school. He collaborates with teachers to implement a new tardy policy and tracks the changes. This approach is an example of:

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Action research

• Case study research

A teacher conducting action research plans to introduce group work to improve student engagement. What is her next step after planning?

• Acting

• Observing

• Reflecting

• Evaluating

During the observation phase, a teacher collects data on student participation. What should the teacher do next?

• Reflect on the data collected

• Plan a new strategy

• Report the findings to the principal

• End the action research project

A group of teachers identifies a common problem with student homework completion rates. They decide to meet regularly to discuss and implement strategies. What is this collaborative effort called?

• Experimental group

• Focus group

• Professional learning community (PLC)

• Randomized control trial

After implementing a new teaching strategy, a teacher finds mixed results. Some students improved while others did not. What should be the teacher's next step in action research?

• Abandon the strategy and revert to the old method

• Reflect on what worked and what didn't, and adjust the strategy

• Conclude that the strategy is ineffective

• Publish the mixed results

A school counselor collaborates with teachers to create a program aimed at reducing student anxiety. After several weeks, they collect feedback from students. What phase of action research are they in?

• Planning

• Acting

• Observing

• Reflecting

An action research project on increasing student motivation uses student surveys, teacher observations, and test scores. This approach is an example of:

• Single data collection method

• Triangulation

• Quantitative data collection only

• Qualitative data collection only

A teacher wants to improve classroom management through action research. She starts by documenting current issues and consulting with colleagues. This initial phase is known as:

• Acting

• Observing

• Planning

• Reflecting

After observing that students struggle with math problems, a teacher implements a new instructional method and monitors progress. Which phase follows observing in action research?

• Planning

• Reflecting

• Acting

• Reporting