Using data from 252 economics students at 11 high schools and controlling for individual characteristics, most notably verbal ability, they found modest evidence that, in the aggregate,
PBL increased learning of macroeconomics at the high school level as compared with traditional classes.
PBL increased learning of macroeconomics at the high school level, as compared with traditional classes, in a sample of 252 students at 11 high schools (Maxwell, Mergendoller & Bellisimo, 2005).
Not exact matches
As we continue to engage in the challenge of
increasing the authenticity of our
learning environment through
PBL, we look forward to sharing our story here.
PBL Research Review: Studies have proven that when implemented well, project - based
learning (
PBL) can
increase retention of content and improve students» attitudes toward
learning, among other benefits.
Studies have proven that when implemented well, project - based
learning (
PBL) can
increase retention of content and improve students» attitudes towards
learning, among other benefits.
PBL modestly
increased learning of macroeconomics at the high school level as compared with traditional classes.
Studies comparing
learning outcomes for students taught via project - based
learning versus traditional instruction show that when implemented well,
PBL increases long - term retention of content, helps students perform as well as or better than traditional learners in high - stakes tests, improves problem - solving and collaboration skills, and improves students» attitudes towards
learning (Strobel & van Barneveld, 2009; Walker & Leary, 2009).
Professional
learning not only builds staffers» knowledge of
PBL methods, Smuck Tylek says, «but
increases their confidence and buy - in.
Teachers have been developing problem - based
learning curriculum (
PBL) in order to deepen
learning, teach 21st century skills, and
increase college and career readiness.
From analyses of quantitative and qualitative data, findings indicated an
increase in students» science achievement and self - efficacy for
learning science after their engagement in a computer - enhanced
PBL environment; however, no significant changes were seen in their attitude toward science.
They found strong evidence of an instructional interaction with teachers such that, for some teachers, students»
learning of macroeconomics
increased using
PBL but, for others,
learning increased using more traditional instructional methods.
The key to dramatic
increases in student achievement and lowering of the achievement gap in a
PBL - T school is rigorous standards - based curriculum
learned via 100 % project - based earning infused with technology.
The current Problem Based
Learning (
PBL) Regional Summer School program has led to a decrease in discipline referrals and absence and an
increase in passing rates and engagement, as shown by action research.