Describe the research method(s) and procedure(s) to be utilized in the proposed study. Include the type of research being conducted, how the data will be collected, how the data will be protected, and who/where the data will be collected from, and the product.

This quantitative action research study will focus on improving students’ use of academic math vocabulary to

help them solve word problems. Different instructional strategies will be implemented in addition to direct

instruction. All instruction will be provided face to face during class time. The pre-assessment will be

administered prior to the instructional unit being taught. The post-assessment will be administered after the 7.5

hour unit. The pre- and post-assessment will be in the traditional format of pencil and paper. Quantitative data

from the two assessments will be analyzed and compared to determine if the instructional strategies implemented

had an impact on the participants’ understanding of academic math vocabulary to aid in solving word problems.

2. Which type of data will be the focus of your study?