In order to determine if the data I am collecting is valid, I need a control group. Suggestions on how to set up the control group is appreciated.
Thank you Mr. Steiner for the data you included on the link provided at my blog address. You Rock!
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
The Process . . .
OK, 1st give the students a test. I would like the test to be a chapter test or mid-charter review or even a quiz. I have selected various types of instrumental genres to include: classical, pop, classic rock and folk. If you have a preference of the music, let me know by Friday, November 6th. Either call or email me with your choice of music. If you have your own music let me know, as well. My contact information is on the letter sent by my mom through the school system.
On the day of the test, play the music. After the tests are graded, visit the blogspot and take a short survey. The link is posted on the right sidebar of my blog.
Thanks for your participation. Repeat this process as many times as you are willing until December 18, 2009.
Rock on . . . .
On the day of the test, play the music. After the tests are graded, visit the blogspot and take a short survey. The link is posted on the right sidebar of my blog.
Thanks for your participation. Repeat this process as many times as you are willing until December 18, 2009.
Rock on . . . .
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Project Timeline
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to determine if listening to certain music (while taking a test) affects test scores.
Christian Fowler
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
P.3
For completing this particular research experiment the following items are needed:
• Classical Music on a CD
• A CD player
• A class of students you can work with
• A letter for a teacher
• An email address for communication
• A survey for teachers to fill out
• Research books (library)
• (Optional) A website to collaborate with followers
Procedures for beginning the project/research:
• Write a letter explaining the research you want to conduct. In this case I want to find out if music played in the classroom while students are being tested would improve their test scores.
• Deliver the letters to your teacher to see who wants to participate in the research project.
• Request that the teachers communicate with you through email (or by the website).
• Once you have all the teachers who can participate with the project . . . let the music play.
• Supply each teacher with a music CD. I chose instrumentals only: classical, folk and jazz.
• Write out the directions so each teacher provides the same type of environment for each class.
• Next have the teacher play the CD in the CD player while students are taking the test.
• Request that the teachers give you the data. I have three ways they can share their students' test results: 1) write out on paper and hand to me, 2) send me an email with the results, or 3) complete the QUIA survey that is available on my blog at http://my6thgradesciencefairproject.blogspot.com
• The information I am gathering is: how many earned an A, B, C, D or F on the test.
• The first set of numbers are my base line data.
• each time the tests are given the process and procedures are repeated.
• During the testing period, visit the library and research on meditation, relaxation, music and the brain.
• Read the newspaper to find out if there are any studies currently researched by others for example music theropy.
The purpose of this project is to determine if listening to certain music (while taking a test) affects test scores.
Christian Fowler
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
P.3
For completing this particular research experiment the following items are needed:
• Classical Music on a CD
• A CD player
• A class of students you can work with
• A letter for a teacher
• An email address for communication
• A survey for teachers to fill out
• Research books (library)
• (Optional) A website to collaborate with followers
Procedures for beginning the project/research:
• Write a letter explaining the research you want to conduct. In this case I want to find out if music played in the classroom while students are being tested would improve their test scores.
• Deliver the letters to your teacher to see who wants to participate in the research project.
• Request that the teachers communicate with you through email (or by the website).
• Once you have all the teachers who can participate with the project . . . let the music play.
• Supply each teacher with a music CD. I chose instrumentals only: classical, folk and jazz.
• Write out the directions so each teacher provides the same type of environment for each class.
• Next have the teacher play the CD in the CD player while students are taking the test.
• Request that the teachers give you the data. I have three ways they can share their students' test results: 1) write out on paper and hand to me, 2) send me an email with the results, or 3) complete the QUIA survey that is available on my blog at http://my6thgradesciencefairproject.blogspot.com
• The information I am gathering is: how many earned an A, B, C, D or F on the test.
• The first set of numbers are my base line data.
• each time the tests are given the process and procedures are repeated.
• During the testing period, visit the library and research on meditation, relaxation, music and the brain.
• Read the newspaper to find out if there are any studies currently researched by others for example music theropy.
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