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My name is Mrs. Mercer. I teach 5th grade at Garfield Elementary. I have a class of eighteen students. Yep, for real, I said eighteen. I am jumping for joy...only eighteen. I had three of my students last year, not because they failed, but because I taught a blended class of fourth and fifth grade. I am grateful for this. It helps to teach children when you know them, their passions, strengths and weaknesses.

This wiki will act as my ePortfolio for my Action Research Project. As part of the STAT 21 grant, I am interested in examining my data to see in which areas my students have historically had trouble. Last year I worked on math, this year I am going to attempt to beef up my science curriculum and data. Especially since fifth grade is the first year that the students take the state science test. I am excited to use 21st Century Skills to motivate my students and improve science achievement. I know that linking technology to content standards and to solid research based strategies will make my new lesson plans effective...and more exciting!