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Exploring the effects of project-based learning in secondary mathematics education
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This mixed-method, longitudinal study investigated the benefits of project-based learning (PBL) on secondary-mathematics students' academic skill development and motivated strategies for learning (i.e., cognitive, social, and motivational). The focus of this study was academic skill development (algebra- and geometry-assessment scores) and other factors related to secondary mathematics learning, with comparable traditional high schoolers serving as the control group. In addition, the relationship between PBL and racially/ethnically and economically diverse secondary students was investigated. Results showed that at-risk and minority students benefited greatly from PBL in learning mathematics. The academic performance gap was present, but its width diminished significantly. Compared to their public school counterparts, PBL students were more intrinsically motivated, showed significantly higher critical thinking skills, and appreciated peer learning. Impact of socioeconomic status on the PBL approach needs further investigation.
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“At the non-cognitive level, studies indicate that PBL significantly enhances learning interest, motivation, classroom engagement, and self-efficacy, while effectively reducing mathematics anxiety (Alenezi, 2023; Holmes and Hwang, 2016).”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Holmes, V.-L., & Hwang, Y.
- Affiliations
- Hope College (US)
- Corresponding author
- Holmes, Vicki-Lynn
- Venue
- The Journal of Educational Research
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Published
- 2016-05-11
- Volume
- 109
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 449-463
- ISSN
- 0022-0671 (ISSN-L)
- 1940-0675
- OpenAlex
- W2353671407
- Cited by
- 172
- References
- 64
- Citations by year
- 2026: 14 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 20 · 2023: 29 · 2022: 26 · 2021: 27 · 2020: 18 · 2019: 11 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 3
- FWCI
- 29.59
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- The Journal of Educational Research (publishedVersion)
- RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Education › Problem and Project Based Learning
- Social Sciences › Education › Mathematics Education and Pedagogy
- Social Sciences › Education › Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Keywords
- project-based learning, high school mathematics, algebra, geometry, student motivation, intrinsic motivation, critical thinking, peer learning, at-risk students, minority students, racial and ethnic diversity, socioeconomic status, achievement gap, public schools
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