Inductive Analysis

Well... I spent ALOT of time fretting about coding! As the semester went and we read more and more articles it just seemed like it would be a huge undertaking. After we had the last class, I felt much more comfortable about it, but still wasn't exactly sure how it would work for me.

I must say I am very pleasantly surprised! I have used inductive analysis to code the data for both of the surveys I gave. It is a very quick process to go through and write up post it notes about the ideas the students write about. Then I move the post its around on my desk as I put them into categories!

I have been much more successful with it than I would have expected back a few months ago. Yay!

Below is a picture of the data from my two surveys:

These surveys will be the biggest chunk of my data. I also have my Garfield reading attitude surveys and I will also be giving DRAs in the next week or so. I also have my field notes to back up the data I collected and provide good thick descriptions.

For now.... I have these major themes: (I am not sure about the wording for these- any suggestions would be fabulous!) Also.... can I have 5?

1. Students have positive attitudes about Daily 5. (blue- survey 1 and 2)
2. Daily 5 helps academically. (green- survey 1 and 2)
3. Daily 5 provides students with a sense of autonomy/ allows them to make their own choices (orange- survey 1 and 2)
4. Peers- work and learn together and its fun! (pink- survey 1)
5. Improves behavior (purple- survey 2)