Problem Statement

Schools across our nation are beginning to see more student apathy. Students' attention spans, motivation and achievement appear to be waning.The traditional style of teacher student interactions are also changing. No longer are students the recipient of knowledge disseminated to them, but they are partners in their educational journey. Traditional teaching methods of lectures, “sit and get” and rote memorization are no longer at the forefront. In fact these methods are proving to be less effective in helping students to learn, grow, and navigate within our global society. As our society has evolved intellectually so must the education systems which influence them.The transition is necessary. However many teachers struggle with adapting and implementing instructional strategies that engage young learners and can possibly transform schools.While they grapple with student apathy they cling to old methodology.The need  for effective instructional practices is relevant for all learners,  however they are even more necessary for Middle School Learners who are transitioning from elementary school and will soon enter arenas of learning that  will help to set the stage for their futures. My research “"The Impact of Evidence-Based High-Yield Strategies on Middle School Student Engagement and Achievement" will show the connection of these strategies and their impact on Middle School students.