Research Advisory Board meeting
Hopscotch 4-AP-Research Toolkit
October 15, 2025
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Iván M. Jorrín Abellán, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Research & Research Catalyst Associate Dean
Background
Dr. Iván Jorrín AbellánProfessor of Educational Research Research Catalyst Associate Dean. Bagwell College of Education.
ijorrina@kennesaw.edu
The IRML Dream: - Democratizing Research Literacy for all learners—regardless of background or academic level.
- Fostering an Inquiry-Driven Culture among Educators
- Reimagining Research Education—by challenging the traditional approaches to teaching & learning research methods
Background
The Hopscotch Model is an open-access suite of tools to help novice researchers in the development of well-informed research designs.
+200,000.00 Users in 96 countries
Background
Could we use Hopscotch in High school settings?
Research shows a growing emphasis on developing research literacy among high school students, reflected in the increasing enrollment in STEM and AP Research/Seminar courses.(Ahmad et al., 2021) (Warne et al., 2019) (Fischer et al., 2020)
AP Research and SeminarDuring the 2023–2024 academic year, 130,000 students enrolled in AP Research and Seminar—a 25% increase from the previous year.
Background
Develop scaffolded, high-quality and open-access instructional resources
Support, mentorship and guidance needed to help develop those Research Skills
Need to help High School Students develop Research Skills
Equity and Access
High-quality research experiences
Resource constraints Teacher expertise
Hopscotch 4-AP Research Toolkit
Suite of open-access interactive resources that help high school students design, conduct, and refine high-quality research projects (Jorrín-Abellán et al., 2025)
Scan to access
5. Resources & Tools | Hopscotch 4-AP Research
AP Research Professional Night | Salt Lake City
5. Resources & Tools | Magnetic Hopscotch 4-AP Research
Iván Jorrín Abellán
AP Research Professional Night | Salt Lake City
5. Resources & Tools | Inflatable AirLab
Iván Jorrín Abellán
Current Activity | AirLab
Current Activity | Hopscotch Labs
Current Activity | Hopscotch Labs
AP Research Toolkit Usage | 35,000 users since May 29th
References
Ahmad, Z., Ammar, M., & Al-Thani, N. (2021). Pedagogical Models to Implement Effective STEM Research Experience Programs in High School Students. Education Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11110743. Chang, M., Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Vásquez, A. Gilbert, A.V., González, R.S., Noble-Healy, J., Boger-Sadeghinia, P. (2025). The Hopscotch Model for AP Research: Empower and Engage High Schoolers in Research Design. Digital Learning and Quality Education during the Era of AI Conference. National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Fischer, C., Foster, B., Mccoy, A., Lawrenz, F., Dede, C., Eisenkraft, A., Fishman, B., Frumin, K., & Levy, A. (2020). Identifying Levers Related to Student Performance on High-Stakes Science Exams: Examining School, Teaching, Teacher, and Professional Development Characteristics. Teachers College Record: The Voice of Scholarship in Education, 122, 1 - 64. https://doi.org/10.1177/016146812012200202. Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Noble-Healy, J., & González-Suárez, R. (2025, May 29). AP Research Toolkit. Interactive Research Methods Lab. https://tinyurl.com/AP-ResearchToolkit Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Chang, M. Vásquez, A., González Suárez, R. (2025). The AirLab in Action: Democratizing Access to High School Research Literacy. XXXII Jornadas Universitarias de Tecnología Educativa (JUTE) 2025. Best Paper Award. Universidad de Valladolid, Spain. Rozek, C., Svoboda, R., Harackiewicz, J., Hulleman, C., & Hyde, J. (2017). Utility-value intervention with parents increases students’ STEM preparation and career pursuit. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114, 909 - 914. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1607386114. Warne, R., Sonnert, G., & Sadler, P. (2019). The Relationship Between Advanced Placement Mathematics Courses and Students’ STEM Career Interest. Educational Researcher, 48, 101 - 111. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X19825811.
Thank you!
Hopscotch 4-AP-Research Toolkit
October 15, 2025
Scan to access
Iván M. Jorrín Abellán, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Research & Research Catalyst Associate Dean
This toolkit offers five powerful, user-friendly resources: 1. Hopscotch 4-AP Research – An interactive tool guiding students step-by-step through the nine essential elements of a strong research design. 2. Enhanced Rubric with Tips & Resources – A supportive version of the AP Research rubric with actionable strategies and tools to boost student outcomes. 3. Interactive Research Design Decision Tree – A dynamic guide to help students select the most appropriate research design for their inquiry. 4. IRML-AirLab – A portable, inflatable research lab that transforms any space into an immersive, hands-on learning environment. 5. IRML Web App – A free, open-access LMS designed to integrate seamlessly with the entire toolkit, including Hopscotch, the AirLab, and the magnetic kit.
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Research Advisory Board meeting
Hopscotch 4-AP-Research Toolkit
October 15, 2025
Scan to access
Iván M. Jorrín Abellán, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Research & Research Catalyst Associate Dean
Background
Dr. Iván Jorrín AbellánProfessor of Educational Research Research Catalyst Associate Dean. Bagwell College of Education.
ijorrina@kennesaw.edu
The IRML Dream:- Democratizing Research Literacy for all learners—regardless of background or academic level.
- Fostering an Inquiry-Driven Culture among Educators
- Reimagining Research Education—by challenging the traditional approaches to teaching & learning research methods
Background
The Hopscotch Model is an open-access suite of tools to help novice researchers in the development of well-informed research designs.
+200,000.00 Users in 96 countries
Background
Could we use Hopscotch in High school settings?
Research shows a growing emphasis on developing research literacy among high school students, reflected in the increasing enrollment in STEM and AP Research/Seminar courses.(Ahmad et al., 2021) (Warne et al., 2019) (Fischer et al., 2020)
AP Research and SeminarDuring the 2023–2024 academic year, 130,000 students enrolled in AP Research and Seminar—a 25% increase from the previous year.
Background
Develop scaffolded, high-quality and open-access instructional resources
Support, mentorship and guidance needed to help develop those Research Skills
Need to help High School Students develop Research Skills
Equity and Access
High-quality research experiences Resource constraints Teacher expertise
Hopscotch 4-AP Research Toolkit
Suite of open-access interactive resources that help high school students design, conduct, and refine high-quality research projects (Jorrín-Abellán et al., 2025)
Scan to access
5. Resources & Tools | Hopscotch 4-AP Research
AP Research Professional Night | Salt Lake City
5. Resources & Tools | Magnetic Hopscotch 4-AP Research
Iván Jorrín Abellán
AP Research Professional Night | Salt Lake City
5. Resources & Tools | Inflatable AirLab
Iván Jorrín Abellán
Current Activity | AirLab
Current Activity | Hopscotch Labs
Current Activity | Hopscotch Labs
AP Research Toolkit Usage | 35,000 users since May 29th
References
Ahmad, Z., Ammar, M., & Al-Thani, N. (2021). Pedagogical Models to Implement Effective STEM Research Experience Programs in High School Students. Education Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11110743. Chang, M., Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Vásquez, A. Gilbert, A.V., González, R.S., Noble-Healy, J., Boger-Sadeghinia, P. (2025). The Hopscotch Model for AP Research: Empower and Engage High Schoolers in Research Design. Digital Learning and Quality Education during the Era of AI Conference. National Kaohsiung Normal University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Fischer, C., Foster, B., Mccoy, A., Lawrenz, F., Dede, C., Eisenkraft, A., Fishman, B., Frumin, K., & Levy, A. (2020). Identifying Levers Related to Student Performance on High-Stakes Science Exams: Examining School, Teaching, Teacher, and Professional Development Characteristics. Teachers College Record: The Voice of Scholarship in Education, 122, 1 - 64. https://doi.org/10.1177/016146812012200202. Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Noble-Healy, J., & González-Suárez, R. (2025, May 29). AP Research Toolkit. Interactive Research Methods Lab. https://tinyurl.com/AP-ResearchToolkit Jorrín-Abellán, I. M., Chang, M. Vásquez, A., González Suárez, R. (2025). The AirLab in Action: Democratizing Access to High School Research Literacy. XXXII Jornadas Universitarias de Tecnología Educativa (JUTE) 2025. Best Paper Award. Universidad de Valladolid, Spain. Rozek, C., Svoboda, R., Harackiewicz, J., Hulleman, C., & Hyde, J. (2017). Utility-value intervention with parents increases students’ STEM preparation and career pursuit. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 114, 909 - 914. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1607386114. Warne, R., Sonnert, G., & Sadler, P. (2019). The Relationship Between Advanced Placement Mathematics Courses and Students’ STEM Career Interest. Educational Researcher, 48, 101 - 111. https://doi.org/10.3102/0013189X19825811.
Thank you!
Hopscotch 4-AP-Research Toolkit
October 15, 2025
Scan to access
Iván M. Jorrín Abellán, Ph.D.
Professor of Educational Research & Research Catalyst Associate Dean
This toolkit offers five powerful, user-friendly resources: 1. Hopscotch 4-AP Research – An interactive tool guiding students step-by-step through the nine essential elements of a strong research design. 2. Enhanced Rubric with Tips & Resources – A supportive version of the AP Research rubric with actionable strategies and tools to boost student outcomes. 3. Interactive Research Design Decision Tree – A dynamic guide to help students select the most appropriate research design for their inquiry. 4. IRML-AirLab – A portable, inflatable research lab that transforms any space into an immersive, hands-on learning environment. 5. IRML Web App – A free, open-access LMS designed to integrate seamlessly with the entire toolkit, including Hopscotch, the AirLab, and the magnetic kit.