In an Action Research Study Conducted in an Early Childhood

question 12

Multiple Choice

In an action research study conducted in an early childhood education setting, Kemen is engaged in the action research process to address emerging number sense in his classroom. He stated to his colleague, "I believe that manipulatives are a successful mechanism to teach numeracy to young children. I believe it is motivating for them to use toys as their numeracy skills emerge." Kemen is best illustrating which aspect of the dialectic action research spiral?

• A) Developing an action plan
• B) Collecting data
• C) Analyzing and interpreting data
• D) Indentifying an area of focus

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Definitions:

Rating Scale

A set of categories designed to elicit information about a quantitative or a qualitative attribute.

Likert-Type Scale

A psychometric scale often used in questionnaires, where respondents specify their level of agreement to a statement typically in a five or seven-point scale.

Empathic Responses

Emotional reactions that show an understanding of and compassion for another's situation, feelings, and motives.

Graphic Scale

A measurement tool that uses a line or visual representation to depict the range of responses, allowing individuals to mark their position along the continuum.