Action Research Design Outline

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I. What is the topic of your action research?

 

For my research topic, I have chosen a topic that has been on my heart and going through my mind for the past year. I was first introduced to the idea of a flipped classroom last fall and haven’t been able to get it out of my mind. We are currently running a double block schedule, but next year we will move to a single block. This is the perfect time to test out the effectiveness of this classroom model as we are having to learn how to fit all of the content into a shorter amount of time. I am hopeful to receive administrative support now that there is a more pressing necessity to make best use of instructional time.

 

II. What is the purpose of your study?

 

This action research will examine whether or not a flipped classroom structured for instruction outside of class and practice, play, and student led learning in the classroom will increase more on MAP than a classroom that follows a traditional instruction in the classroom and homework outside of the classroom approach.

 

III. What is your research question?

 

Does a flipped 6th grade math class’ grow more on their math MAP score between fall and winter testing than a class with a traditional classroom instruction model?

 

IV. What is your research design (Qualitative, Quantitative, or Mixed Methods)?

 

Quantitative

 

Why did you choose this design

 

I chose to use quantitative as the research design for my question because MAP tests are administered by all teachers and are already designed to measure growth.

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V. What data will be collected?

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Growth scores from Fall to Winter MAP assessment for a flipped classroom compared to a traditional classroom model.

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VI. What types of measurement will you use?​

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2022 Fall math MAP scores

2022 Winter math MAP scores

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VII. What is the focus of your lit review?

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The focus of my literature review will be looking at the details of flipping instruction in the classroom. I specifically want to look at the logistics of doing this and the opportunities that open up during classroom time with instruction taking place outside of classroom time.