1. Spring Ridge Middle School
How much does a penguin weigh?
Enough to break the ice!
Jessie, Stefanie, Ken, and Megan
2. Justification for our project
raise student test scores
decreasing the number of D’s and F’s on
student assignments
develop good study habits
increasing their independence and
comprehension
Evidence/reasoning
Purpose of LINCS: connect familiar knowledge
with unfamiliar knowledge
Incorporates different types of learning
3. Research questions
Does the use of the LINCS strategy
improve students’ retention and
understanding of new
vocabulary/concepts?
How do students respond to the use of
the LINCS strategy?
5. Our strategy
Method
1st week: class A uses LINCS strategy for
weeks vocabulary, class B does not
2nd week: class B uses LINCS strategy for
weeks vocabulary, class A does not
After use: affective survey
At the end of each week: assessment to test
student retention of key vocabulary and
concepts
6. Data collection plan
Week 1 Week 2
Class A Receive LINCS Does not receive LINCS
Class B Does not receive LINCS Receive LINCS
7. Affective Survey
Statement Disagree Somewhat Agree
1) I enjoyed using
LINCS.
2) I would like to
use LINCS again.
3) Using LINCS
was a waste of my
time.
5) Using LINCS
helped me to
remember the
meaning of
vocabulary words.
6) I would not use
LINCS again.
8. Pre-post findings (t-test values)
Megan Jessie Ken Stefanie
Class A only 0.139178 0.22676 1.98E-10 N/A
Class B only .003187 0.25309 2.59E-9 N/A
Class A- LINCS .45264 0.262569 .063 .088928
Class B- no LINCS
Class A- no LINCS .155149 0.200072 .442 N/A
Class B- LINCS
9. Pre-post findings (affective data)
Statement Disagree Somewhat Agree
1) I enjoyed using 15 56 53
LINCS.
2) I would like to 26 44 50
use LINCS again.
3) Using LINCS 81 26 11
was a waste of my
time.
5) Using LINCS 65 40 14
helped me to
remember the
meaning of
vocabulary words.
6) I would not use 68 33 17
LINCS again.
10. Findings from observations
Confusion
Took time to understand the task
Mixed reactions
Some got really into it
Others chose not to complete the task
Students did not effectively use the
strategy
11. Answers to research questions
Does the use of the LINCS strategy
improve students’ retention and
understanding of new
vocabulary/concepts?
T-test values showed no significance among
the class comparisons
12. Answers to research questions
How do students respond to the use of
the LINCS strategy?
Overall, they responded positively but did
not think LINCS was useful in helping them
to better recall vocabulary/concepts.
13. Next steps?
LINCS
Recommended for high school or honors students
Conditions:
Spend more time on it
Use it consistently
Change flow of boxes on chart
Limit the amount of vocabulary
Quizzes
Similar quizzes
14. LINCing to the big picture
Strategy must be consistent in
order for it to be effective
Be more prepared