This page focuses on data collection and the resources necessary to engage community partners in ways that are accessible. For the AM-ME project, we trained students and teachers in human subjects research, facilitation, and survey administration so they could join data collection efforts. The students and teachers also led survey recruitment efforts in their schools, working closely with us to execute the strategies relevant to their schools’ context.
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Activities used to train the AM-ME Research Group can be found in the Implement Research Group Meetings.
Human subjects research training
All student and teachers underwent human subjects research training. The human subjects research training covered the history of human subjects research, ethical principles of research, risk and consent, privacy and confidentiality, and data security. Below are meeting materials from the AM-ME Research Group to explore how we conducted human subjects research training.
Facilitation training
A collection of students and a teacher expressed interest in leading cognitive interviews, so we trained them in facilitation. We conducted mock focus groups allowing the students and teacher to practice facilitation. This information prepared them to engage in data collection in ways that are ethical and safe for all parties. Below are meeting materials from the AM-ME Research Group to explore how we conducted facilitation training.
Administering surveys
The teachers were integral in administering the surveys in their schools. To support their efforts, we ensured they had the information they needed to successfully distribute the survey. For instance, in 2024 we created and implemented a facilitator guide for teachers to follow as they administered the survey. In 2025, we provided them with talking points and template language they could use in conversation with fellow teachers and school principals.
Downloadable Resource
The Adapted Measure of Math Engagement Research Group includes six students (Antonio Chavira, Brianna Espy, Ryan Ombongi, Serrah Ssemukutu, Salma Ahmed, and Diamond Tony-Uduhirinwa), five teachers (Nathan W. Earley, Karina Mazurek, Kathleen Morgan, Karla Rokke, and Ashly Tritch), and five researchers (Marisa Crowder, Samantha E. Holquist, Diane (Ta-Yang) Hsieh, Claire Kelley, and Mark Vincent B. Yu). Researchers Alyssa Scott, Olivia Reyes, and Avalloy McCarthy also extensively contributed to this work. Bloomington Public School District leaders Betsy Hawes, Marcie Coval, Julio Caesar, and Rik Lamm provided support to this work. Jennifer Widstrand served as the project manager.
If you have questions about the Adapted Measures of Math Engagement project, please contact Principal Investigator Samatha E. Holquist at sholquist@childtrends.org.
This project is funded by the National Science Foundation, grant #2200437. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in these materials are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.