Week Two:Topic or Problem for the Action Research Project

I am researching the effects of 3rd and 4th grade students setting academic goals has on their motivation and academic improvement. Many students on my current campus have so much potential, but don’t always perform at their ability level. The students on campus that I am referring to are from high social economic backgrounds, have above average to high IQ’s, and show little interest in participating in academic opportunities on campus. Teachers on my campus often note that some student’s work lacks adequate effort and they fail to recognize the connection between success and effort. Many teachers use some type of goal setting in their classrooms as well as systems to allow students to chart their progress. I would like to conduct an inquiry into goal settings effectiveness with upper elementary students.