TY - JOUR
T1 - Problem-based learning in K-8 mathematics and science education
T2 - A literature review
AU - Merritt, Joi
AU - Lee, Mi
AU - Rillero, Peter
AU - Kinach, Barbara
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2017/1/1
Y1 - 2017/1/1
N2 - This systematic literature review was conducted to explore the effectiveness of problem-based and project-based learning (PBL) implemented with students in early elementary to grade 8 (ages 3-14) in mathematics and science classrooms. Nine studies met the following inclusion criteria: (a) focus on PBL, (b) experimental study, (c) kindergarten to grade 8 level, and (d) focus on mathematics or science content. For these studies, we examined: the definitions of PBL used, the components of PBL explicitly identified as salient to student learning, and the effectiveness of PBL. This review found that although there is no consistent definition of PBL, PBL is an effective method for improving K-8 students’ science academic achievement, including knowledge retention, conceptual development, and attitudes. Implications and limitations are discussed.
AB - This systematic literature review was conducted to explore the effectiveness of problem-based and project-based learning (PBL) implemented with students in early elementary to grade 8 (ages 3-14) in mathematics and science classrooms. Nine studies met the following inclusion criteria: (a) focus on PBL, (b) experimental study, (c) kindergarten to grade 8 level, and (d) focus on mathematics or science content. For these studies, we examined: the definitions of PBL used, the components of PBL explicitly identified as salient to student learning, and the effectiveness of PBL. This review found that although there is no consistent definition of PBL, PBL is an effective method for improving K-8 students’ science academic achievement, including knowledge retention, conceptual development, and attitudes. Implications and limitations are discussed.
KW - Elementary school
KW - Mathematics education
KW - Middle school
KW - Problem-based learning
KW - Project-based learning
KW - Science education
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U2 - 10.7771/1541-5015.1674
DO - 10.7771/1541-5015.1674
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85019907923
SN - 1541-5015
VL - 11
JO - Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning
JF - Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning
IS - 2
M1 - 3
ER -