The purpose of this action research was to explore how incorporating choice boards as a tool for personalized learning in social studies influenced sixth-grade students to engage in the classroom. Engagement in the classroom is necessary for students to meet educational goals. In order to remain engaged in their learning, students need intrinsic motivation to encourage them to strive to meet their potential. Research in personalized learning shows students who are provided opportunities for "voice and choice" show higher signs of achievement in meeting their goals (Pane et al., 2017). This action research study was guided by two research questions that explored the effect of personalized learning in the social studies classroom. The first question addressed in what ways and to what degree personalized learning would affect sixth-grade students' motivation to engage in social studies. Additionally, the second research question investigated what ways and to what degree personalized learning impacted students' attitudes toward learning social studies. This action research study explored the learner-demonstrated principle with teacher-created choice boards aligned to the social studies standards. Data collection was comprised of pre- and post- surveys, exit tickets, and focus group interviews. Convergent parallel mixed methods were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data collected (Creswell & Creswell, 2018; Mertler, 2017). There were seventeen sixth grade participants in this study. Quantitative data results showed no significant change in engagement or attitudes towards social studies. Qualitative results found participants' motivation to engage and attitude towards social studies changed as a result of personalized learning for students with choice boards. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]