Improving the Performance of the Grade 11 Stem Students in General Chemistry 2 Using the Flipped Classroom Approach

Authors

  • Karen Calim

Keywords:

flipped classroom, online classroom, performance in General Chemistry, the performance of STEM students, interventions

Abstract

Introduction

This action research aimed to improve the performance of Grade 11-STEM students in General Chemistry 2 through the use of the flipped classroom approach. This investigated the effect of the flipped model of instruction by moving lectures out of the classroom using technology and delivering them online as a means to free up class time for interaction and collaboration.

 

Methods

Participants in the present study were two groups of Grade 11-STEM students. The first group which was taught in the traditional classroom setting was composed of 89 Grade 11-STEM students who were enrolled in General Chemistry 2 during the second semester of the school year 2017-2018. The second group, which was introduced to the flip classroom approach, was composed of 157 Grade 11-STEM students enrolled in General Chemistry 2 during the second semester of the school year 2018-2019.

 

Results

The two groups of Grade 11-STEM students who were taught in the traditional classroom setting and flipped classroom approach performed very satisfactorily in the third quarter examinations in General Chemistry 2. The effectiveness of the flipped classroom approach was further established by comparing the performance of the Grade 11 STEM students in chapter pretests and posttests. Their returns in the chapter posttests were significantly higher than in the pretests. Moreover, the performance of these students in the online lesson checks and the exit lesson slips was also compared. Similarly, the scores in the exit lesson slips were significantly higher than the scores earned in the lesson checks.

 

Discussions

The results provide enough evidence that the flipped classroom approach is effective in improving the performance of the Grade 11-STEM students in General Chemistry 2. Based on the findings of the present study, the continuous use of the flipped classroom approach in General Chemistry classes is at this moment recommended. Also, the flipped classroom approach is recommended for use in the other grade levels to establish its effectiveness further.

Published

2019-12-18