Princess Noura University Elementary school
TAMAM Improvement Project (2016-2017)
Improving students’ achievement in solving mathematical operations “MATH” Learning
*This improvement initiative was under the supervision of TAMAM coaches in the University of Princess Noura.
The lead team in the elementary division in Princess Noura University School found that there was a weakness in the mathematical skills of students in grade 4. This issue was reflected in teacher’ complaints of students’ indifference and their weak results on the achievement tests. The team did an action research cycle to get evidence on the problem through analyzing data collected from the tests and questionnaires of students and parents. After that, they defined the improvement need to be “improving students’ achievement in solving mathematical operations”. The improvement project focused on changing and establishing a correct learning culture in the mathematics of fourth grade students through planning enriching programs to provide them with analytical reasoning and problem solving skills. However, the work of the team was suspended before they could start developing their improvement plan.
TAMAM Improvement Project (2016-2017)
Improving reading in English language through enhancing Phonological Awareness for elementary students “TAMAM SOUNDS “
*This improvement initiative was under the supervision of TAMAM coaches in the University of Princess Noura.
The lead team in the elementary division in Princess Noura University School found that there was a weakness in the phonological awareness in English Language for the elementary students. Therefore, the lead team developed an improvement project that was designed to improve reading in English by enhancing Phonological Awareness for elementary students in grade 1, 2, and 3. The team identified their need after collecting data from the students, parents, teachers, and administrators through individual interviews, focus group interviews, observations, and questionnaires. Moreover, the team reviewed the curriculum and the resources available for the students, and then they developed their improvement plan, monitoring plan, and implementation plan.