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Diagnostic Geometry Assessment: Access and FAQs
We are now recruiting for the DGA Phase Four: Resource Review. This phase will begin on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 and end on Friday, December 23, 2011.
What is the purpose of the research study?
What is required of me to participate?
What are the benefits of participation?
What are the technology requirements?
How can I get more information or sign up for the study?
What is the purpose of the research study?
The Diagnostic Geometry Assessment (DGA) project is a federally-funded research project. The DGA aims to develop a formative assessment that middle-school teachers can use to identify the misconceptions and degrees of understanding that their students hold in geometry. You can read about the details of the study at the DGA Research Study Page. Phases One-Three are now complete. For Phase Four: Resource Review, middle school teachers will administer online geometry tests and use instructional resources with their students. Teachers will then provide reviews of the resources.
What is required of me to participate?
To participate, you must agree to complete three requirements:
- Student Testing: You will administer an online pre-test and an online post-test to at least one classroom of students (approximately 20 students). Each test focuses on three misconceptions related to Shape Properties, Geometric Measurement, and Transformations (35 questions in total). We estimate that each test will take 40 minutes to complete each test. You will receive instant feedback from each assessment.
- Instructional Resources: You will access the instructional resources for at least one misconception. The resources include a research summary, a set of 3-5 teacher/student activity pages, and a set of independent student practice questions. You will use these resources with the students identified by the pre-test as reasoning with the misconception.
- Teacher Survey: You will complete an exit survey where you will provide detailed reviews of the instructional resources accessed.
What are the benefits of participation?
Upon completion of the requirements for the assigned misconception, you will receive a $200 stipend; you will receive an additional $75 stipend for additional misconceptions(maximum stipend is $350). You will also receive instant feedback about your students' performance on the online geometry tests.
What are the technology requirements?
In order to participate, you must have the ability to give an online test to a classroom of your students (e.g., an Internet-connected computer lab). Each computer used by the students must have:
- Internet Explorer (v6 or higher) or Firefox
- Internet access during the test
- Flash Player (v8 or higher, this is a free plug-in for your browser that your technology coordinator can install easily)
To determine if you have the proper version of Flash, click here:
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How can I get more information or sign up for the study?
To sign up for the study, e-mail Jessica Masters. You can also email the researcher directly with any questions.