Action Research Methodology Design

The action research methodology design will be to compare the factoring questions on the MAT0024C State Exam (Questions 19 to 25) in the Osceola Campus classes in which I have implemented the active learning notes on factoring with Osceola Campus classes that are not using the active learning notes.  I will compare the results by a two proportion z test and examine the p value to see if the difference is statistically significant.  I would like to analyze structures in different ways to form a more complete picture.  I will analyze the data in multiple structures:

1)  A comparison of  the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Test Group (Courses using Factoring Active Learning Notes) with the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Control Group (Courses without Factoring Active Learning Notes)

2)  A comparison of retention rates of the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Test Group (Courses using Factor Active Learning Notes) with the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Control Group (Courses without Factoring Active Learning Notes)

3) A comparison of two instructors from the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Test Group (Courses using Factoring Learning Notes) with the same two instructors from the Fall 2006 MAT0024C Control Group (Courses without Factoring Active Learning Notes)

4) A comparison of one instructor from the Fall 2007 MAT0024C Test Group (Courses using Factoring Active Learning Notes) with the same instructor from the Fall 2005/2006 MAT0024C Control Group (Courses without using Factoring Active Learning Notes)

5)  I will also examine the results of the survey that is given to all students who use the active learning notes.