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Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
TASK 1 – Passed
Capstone Proposal Template
Western Governors University
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
2
Research Type
My capstone research project will be applied research by evaluating curricular practices.
Research Topic
My Capstone research is to analyze the phonics curriculum called 95% Phonics Core
Program from the company 95%. This phonics program has a core curriculum and an
intervention program. The company prides itself on the science of reading and gives
teachers resources to provide successful phonics lessons. Kindergarten lessons from the
program consist of phonological awareness practice, skills practice with letters, word
practice, reading/writing sentences, and high-frequency words. My research will look at
lessons from the curriculum to analyze the curriculum’s alignment with the phonics
standards of Tennessee:
K.FL.PWR.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when
decoding isolated words and in connected text.
K. FL.SC.6 Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage
conventions when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and
usage, including capitalization and punctuation, when writing with adult support.
This type of research is appropriate for curriculum and instruction because evaluating
curricula alignment will help districts decide on the best program for their goals and
students. I want to align the curriculum to see if it best fits our students and our state's
standards. Districts can improve student achievement by aligning written, taught, and
tested curricula (Squires, 2012). The curriculum helps students reach their full potential in
their academic careers. Also, understanding the science of reading will aid in working with
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Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
TASK 1 – Passed
Capstone Proposal Template
Western Governors University
, lOMoARcPSD|51648332
2
Research Type
My capstone research project will be applied research by evaluating curricular practices.
Research Topic
My Capstone research is to analyze the phonics curriculum called 95% Phonics Core
Program from the company 95%. This phonics program has a core curriculum and an
intervention program. The company prides itself on the science of reading and gives
teachers resources to provide successful phonics lessons. Kindergarten lessons from the
program consist of phonological awareness practice, skills practice with letters, word
practice, reading/writing sentences, and high-frequency words. My research will look at
lessons from the curriculum to analyze the curriculum’s alignment with the phonics
standards of Tennessee:
K.FL.PWR.3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when
decoding isolated words and in connected text.
K. FL.SC.6 Demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage
conventions when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and
usage, including capitalization and punctuation, when writing with adult support.
This type of research is appropriate for curriculum and instruction because evaluating
curricula alignment will help districts decide on the best program for their goals and
students. I want to align the curriculum to see if it best fits our students and our state's
standards. Districts can improve student achievement by aligning written, taught, and
tested curricula (Squires, 2012). The curriculum helps students reach their full potential in
their academic careers. Also, understanding the science of reading will aid in working with
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