The purpose of this work will be to evaluate the effectiveness of the Classroom Flipped Model. With the increased focus on student achievement and teacher effectiveness, my action research project will be taking an inside look at this instructional strategy and assess if it’s a relevant, rigoro...more
by Connie Apps
I am interested to follow this research throughout the year. I have always wondered if the resea...more
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Me too! I'm finding conflicting reports thus far.
by Connie
Connie, I love the idea of the flipped classroom. What subjects will you be using it in? I know...more
I am interested in using this model too! I hope it helps with reading!
Mathematics to slowly easy in (and see how it turns out).
My problem was to teachers being a...more
by Connie
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I am very interested in discovering the efficacy of the flipped model. It's seems from a cursory...more
by Tomcookus
I'm interested in staying in touch with your project! My school is a 100% flipped model and my o...more
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Area of Focus: The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of clarifying student expectations through the use of rubrics and exemplars as related to teacher efficacy, student confidence, and student achievement levels.
by Heather
Who are the students in this study? Is this for all content areas or one specific one?
by Sarah McConnell
I like that you've made very clear what outcomes you will measure. How will you measure those? W...more
by Liz Moffitt
You may want to clarify your WHO for this. Which students? Specify grade level and/or subject a...more
This so important! I think you will find that students will have higher achievement when their e...more
by RusselK
Hi Heather! This sounds interesting and similar to what I am investigating- I am interested in he...more
by christine fisher
It may also be helpful in determining who will use the rubrics in terms of teachers vs students.
by Tomcookus
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by Megan Lewis
The purpose of this study is to increase the rate at which struggling readers improve their readi...more
Megan, I think we met at the initial GTN meetings. I am so interested to learn what you find out ...more
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Megan,
I can clearly see from your focus statement why you want to study this. It is clear to m...more
by Makenzie
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What strategies will you be using to increase reading level?
So time spent and writing.. I see...
Answer to the question about strategies:
I will increase the amount of time students spend readi...more
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The purpose of this study is to enhance critical thinking skills in my sixth grade science class. I will be using project based learning to get my students to become better at thinking about the concepts I teach in science. I plan to create a unit in science that integrates a project the studen...more
What do you mean by "become better at thinking about the concepts I teach in science."? You may w...more
Great job!! Love your idea!! I agree completely that students don't like to made to think!
by RusselK
I wondering what types of formative assessments are you going to be using during your study. Also...more
I would certainly love to collaborate with you on some topics, as my research will be heavily inv...more
by Tom Cook
I'll be interested to follow your project as well, since my own school is a PBL focus and in my 6...more
by Deb Brown
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The purpose of this study is to strengthen reading comprehension and critical thinking skills through explicit instruction of how to answer reading comprehension questions. Students in seventh grade struggle to apply their literature vocabulary knowledge to questions and this study seeks to deter...more
by Krystle Williams
Hi Krystle. I like that you are focusing on comprehension. Are you going to be using question ste...more
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This sounds interesting. How will you measure?
by Dharwellbraun
THis is very thorough and thought out. I think I need to back and change mine after reading yours!
Yes, I will be using question stems based on pre-assessment data to determine which areas are the...more
by Krystle Williams
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of Project-based Learning with AIG students. Project-based Learning (PBL) provides an alternative style of education that allows gifted learners to become more competent critically thinkers and utilize higher-order thinking. In this s...more
by Paige Hill Cochran
I think you can also incorporate student self assessments, checklists, rubrics and peer assessments.
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This sounds like a great way to increase inquiry based science projects in your class. I would a...more
by John Silverthorne
I really like this study. This will provide great data for the possibility of helping our AIG st...more
by Dharwellbraun
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The purpose of this study is to describe the effects of mini-lessons using picture books on 6th graders reading comprehension with literacy concept type questions (ex. theme, plot, mood) because of student weaknesses in these areas.
by Kim Russell
Your statement is clear to me. I love that idea. As a first grade teacher and parent I think pi...more
by Megan Lewis
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How will you be able to tell that the students improved their reading comprehension? Will you hav...more
^ Thanks above, I added that. :)
by RusselK
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The purpose of this research is to determine whether using individualized work plans and small group guided math activities will increase the number of my fifth grade math students who show mastery of fifth grade math concepts, as evaluated through pretests, daily exit tickets, twice monthly quiz...more
by Sarah McConnell
You've got very clear WHO, WHAT, and HOW. I wonder WHY this is important, what prompted you to p...more
by Liz Moffitt
Being a fifth grade math teacher, I would love to read your research on this, and your journey th...more
by John Silverthorne
Why: So many students do not grasp a concept on the first go round, and I want to make sure they...more
by Sarah McConnell
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The purpose of this study is to create video tutorials and materials that demonstrate both why teachers should be transparent in their teaching and how to be transparent using simple video techniques (such as filming with cameras, smartphones, or screen capture software).
by Luke
My idea is to train and encourage teachers to film/record their content, upload it to the interne...more
This seems like an interesting action research project, Luke. I wonder what sort of data you will...more
by Heather
I love the idea of being able to reinforce my child's learning at home. If you can somehow incor...more
by Mandmtown
We have found this to be one of the benefits of a flipped model-- that the entire school communit...more
by Deb Brown
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The purpose of this study is to determine whether a mentor team (composed of student peers, teachers, an absence coach, counselors, parents, and community members) can lower chronic absentee rates in a high school agricultural education classroom. In addition, this study will determine if this m...more
by Jodi Songer Riedel
This sounds great! What will the mentor team be doing to intervene?
by Krystle Williams
This is very interesting and can probably be applied to other disciplines in high school! Also wo...more
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The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of engineering design challenges on low income and ESL students in regards to proficiency on standardized tests.l
What data will you collect? Are you going to separate low income and ESL? or will they be low in...more
by Dharwellbraun
This is a great idea! I think there is a strong PBL component to your study for teachers to take...more
by Luke
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The purpose of my study is to determine if direct vocabulary instruction will improve students’ comprehension skills. I will implement a strategy framework, CODE (connect, organize, deep-process, exercise) developed by researchers, Harvey Silver, Thomas Dewing, and Matthew Perini in their book t...more
by Ashley
That's a lot of assessments (all of which I know are required). How are you going to be able to t...more
How will you know if it is the vocabulary instruction or another variable?
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Cross-curricular units for gifted students
by Liz Moffitt
I know the format is wrong, but:
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How do the design and implementation of cross-cu...more
I like the idea of design cross curricular lessons- students can build connections with standards.
Will you be focusing on one grade level or all gifted learners 4th and 5th grade?
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The purpose of this study is to improve kindergarten students' reading skills. I will implement several reading strategies (read to self, read to a partner, read pictures, read to an adult, listen to reading, retell a story) during students' reading centers at least three times weekly. Students...more
by GaryandChristy Stevens
I am excited to see your results as my own daughters are entering kindergarten this year. Looks ...more
by Adam Love
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The purpose of this study is to investiagte the implemention of literacy centers that address thet 5 componets of reading along with the measures of the MClass Reading 3D assessment in my first grade classroom in order to promote measurable growth in reading.
Are the five components you mentioned the components of Daily 5?
by Megan Lewis
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The purpose of this study is to analyze, describe and measure the impact of innovative technology on student interest and engagement with high level literary texts in an English classroom.
by Clare Freed
Interesting! I'd love to know what you find.
by Pete Caggia
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The purpose of this study is to convert the library from Dewey to Genre - like a book store. This will create a more user-friendly environment organized in a manner students can understand, therefore increasing the likelyhood of them finding what they are looking for and discovering new books wit...more
by Patricia
What is the grade level you will be working with? I like your idea and may suggest also having st...more
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The purpose of this study is to transition third grade students from learning to read to reading to learn. I will be doing this by teaching my students how to create the "movie" in their head while they read. They will be using pictures that they draw based on what they read, puppet theater, and...more
by Jennifer Cranford
Neat! What resources are you using to help with this project? Have you done something like this b...more
by Jen
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What is the academic impact of a Math & Science tutoring and support center for underclassmen? Or the purpose of this study is to measure the academic impact of a math/science tutoring center on underclassmen.
by Carrie Jones
Hey Carrie,
What is your reasoning for choosing this topic? What do you hope to achieve from t...more
by Stacy Nichols
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The purpose of this study is to measure the impact of weekly professional development opportunities with a curriculum coach on student success. Within these weekly meetings, a team of eight fourth grade teachers will meet with the curriculum coach to analyze upcoming English Language Arts Standar...more
by Makenzie Manard
Wow! What a great idea to scaffold mastery of standards and create collaboration among your team.
by Jen
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The purpose of this study is to improve student performance on summative assessments that include a variety of word problems. My 6th grade math students currently score very well when they are asked to demonstrate the math skills they have learned in class that are not written in a word problem ...more
by Kylene Thomas
I love this study! I am a true proponent on teaching students mathematics through literacy. I c...more
by Renee Cholkar
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The purpose of this study is to research the effectiveness and the limiting factors of a whole-school, multi-discipline pathway approach to education for the science classroom.
by Mark Townley
The following will need to be completed for implementation of this PD:
1. Science teachers at my...more
Great focus statement! Was there any particular reason you choose this topic?
by Stacy Nichols
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The purpose of this study is to study the effectiveness of focused word study instruction during writing conferences and the effects on reading accuracy. Upper elementary will be coached in strategies to implement word study instruction during writer's workshop and individual conferences. Stude...more
by Sharon Hopper
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The purpose of this study is to develop techniques that take the best of the flipped model and the best of the project based model and apply them to the humanities. In short, how do you flip an English class, and how can you most effectively use the extra time created by the flip to engage studen...more
by Deb Brown
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The purpose of this study is to develop effective classroom discussions in a mathematics classroom to increase students’ mathematical understanding by addressing their misconceptions.
by Aletta
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The purpose of this study to to evaluate the use of PBL as an effective tool to enhance student engagement using the Virtual Enterprises program as a model of application
by Tomcookus
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The purpose of this action research project is to investigate the effectiveness of practicing Common Core Literacy Strategies with the use of science interactive notebooks to support increase student achievement in reading proficiency at grade level and science. The project will involve targeted ...more
by Stacy Nichols
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The purpose of this project is to analyze the outcome of student performance after using interactive math notebooks in my third grade classroom.
by Paige Smith
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The purpose of this study is to study the impact of a instructional coaching on teachers' attitudes toward integrating technology and inquiry-based learning into instruction.
by Pete Caggia
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Does the flipped learning model impact school community involvement in the use of technology tools for delivering instruction and increasing engagement?
by Maureen McAuley
The purpose of this study is to measure the flipped learning model on the delivery of teacher pro...more
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program in 6th grade math students focusing on transition times and off-task behaviors.
by Adam Love
Area of Focus: Technology is very limited at my middle school. With all of the available digita...more
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My idea is to teach students explicit reading comprehension strategies that are research based. The idea is to increase student achievement in reading comprehension. It will also provide an instructional model for teachers when teaching reading that will be used for school improvement. Students...more
by Jen
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The purpose of this study is to increase student competence beliefs in chemistry through the use of differentiated learning cycles. High school students enter with a decreased confidence in math which limits their ability to participate and engage in classroom discussions. Through the use of di...more
by Molly Bostic
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect on my second grade students' retention and application of math standards learned throughout the year without having a four week reteach and review session at the end of the school year. By providing this five minute authentic daily cumulative rev...more
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Improve oral reading fluency of fourth graders
by Whitney A
The purpose of my study is to determine if repeated oral readings will improve fluency of my stud...more
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The purpose of this study is to work collaboratively to create exemplars for the clarifying objectives in the Dance Essential Standards. Dance teachers are struggling with both vertical and horizontal alignment, as well as creating a common pacing guide and common assessments. This study seeks to...more
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Area of Focus: The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of the collaborative learning hybrid classroom on student achievement in American History 1 classes in High School. The collaborative learning hybrid classroom consists of students receiving mini-lectures (10-15 minutes) from the...more
by Kirby Maness
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The purpose of this study is to utilize UbD and PBL to increase the rigor within lesson planning/performance tasks to increase student achievement.
by Debra Harwell-Braun
I do not see who you are targeting and how you plan to accomplish this task
