I am designing an action research plan based on the following research questions:

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1. How do the end of the year exam scores of a 6th Grade History classroom using a blended, project based learning approach compare to a classroom without a blended, project based learning approach?

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2. What impact does blended, project based learning have on the attitudes that students show towards studying history?

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This action research will examine the effect that blended, project based learning has on student achievement on a standardized, end of year exam in a 6th grade history class. In addition, this research will also examine the impact that blended, project based learning has on student attitudes about studying history.

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The following literature review will focus on the benefits and challenges of blended learning with an emphasis on authentic, project-based learning. This aligns with my innovation project to incorporate CSLE+COVA in my classroom by implementing a blended learning environment.