Lesson Flow: Flipped Classroom
AP® Statistics
In a traditional classroom, students receive direct instruction during class. Then, they practice mostly at home. In a flipped classroom, students watch the direct instruction lesson at home through videos and then practice in class. This allows students to get help from their teacher and peers as they practice in class. They can also re-watch lessons at home. In addition, teachers use more class time to monitor learning, provide feedback, and lead enriching activities.
This guide walks you through using our AP® Statistics materials in a flipped classroom.
Lesson Timing & Components
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Each lesson can be implemented in one class period.
Before Class: Video & Guided Notes
Video & Guided Notes: Students watch the lesson video and take guided notes in the handout. Students also write their initial response to the lesson discussion question (posed at the end of the video).
In Class: Discuss, Practice, & Check Mastery (45 min)
Discussion Question (5 min): Students discuss their responses to the discussion question (from the end of the video) in table groups. Then, students discuss full group, with the teacher facilitating.
Practice (30 min): Students work independently or in groups to answer practice problems in the handout, developing fluency before the mastery check.
Mastery Check (10 min): Students work independently to complete the mastery check problem and assess their understanding of the lesson. Teachers can choose to grade and provide individual feedback on mastery checks, or have students peer grade one another’s work.
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Two lessons can be implemented in one class period.
Before Class: Videos & Guided Notes
Videos & Guided Notes: Students watch the lesson videos for two lessons and take guided notes in the handouts. Students also write their initial response to the lesson discussion questions (posed at the end of the video).
In Class: Discuss, Practice, & Check Mastery (90 min)
Discussion Question, first lesson (5 min): Students discuss their responses to the discussion question (from the end of the video) in table groups. Then, students discuss full group, with the teacher facilitating.
Practice, first lesson (30 min): Students work independently or in groups to answer practice problems in the handout, developing fluency before the mastery check.
Mastery Check, first lesson (10 min): Students work independently to complete the mastery check problem and assess their understanding of the lesson. Teachers can choose to grade and provide individual feedback on mastery checks, or have students peer grade one another’s work.
Then, repeat the steps above, for the second lesson (45 min)
Using the Materials
We are using the first lesson in the curriculum (Lesson 1.A.1) as a model.
Video
Using the Video
Video: Prior to class, students independently watch the video, which covers the Guided Notes portion of the handout. Students take notes in the handout and provide their initial response to the lesson Discussion Question, which is posed at the end of the handout.
Tips: Consider using EdPuzzle, which allows teachers to embed questions into YouTube videos and monitor student video completion. In addition, consider making your own version of the video by using the lesson slide deck (speaker notes are included in each slide).
Using the Student Items
Handout: Prior to class, students use the printed handout to take guided notes, as they watch the lesson video. In class, students complete the Discussion Question and Practice problems in the handout, with their classmates.
Mastery Check: Students answer the mastery check problem to assess their understanding of the lesson. Mastery checks can be graded individually by the teacher or peer-graded. Multiple versions are provided for absent students, to prevent copying, and to allow students multiple at-bats.
Using the Teacher Items
Handout Key: Teachers can find model responses and instructor notes for the Guided Notes, Discussion Question, and Practice problems in the lesson handout key.
Mastery Check Key: Teachers can find model responses and grading rubrics for the mastery checks in the mastery check keys.
Slide Deck: Teachers can use the slide deck to frame the Discussion Question and to review challenging portions of the lesson video in class. Teachers can also use the slides to make their own version of the lesson video. Each slide comes with speaker notes that match the video.