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Using project-based learning through the Madrasati platform for mathematics teaching in secondary schools

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Alenezi, Abdullah·2023·International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education
DOI 10.4018/ijicte.332372
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This study investigated the effect of using project-based learning (PBL) through the Madrasati Platform on third-grade secondary students' mathematical achievement, problem-solving skills, and attitudes towards mathematics in a public school in Saudi Arabia. The experimental group received PBL instruction, while the control group received traditional instruction. Pre- and post-tests and surveys were used to assess the groups. Results indicated that the experimental group had significantly higher scores on the mathematical achievement and problem-solving skills tests and more positive attitudes towards mathematics than the control group. The study concludes that PBL through the Madrasati Platform can effectively enhance mathematics education and highlights the need for further research on technology-based platforms.

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  • Studies indicate that PBL significantly enhances learning interest, motivation, classroom engagement, and self-efficacy, while reducing mathematics anxiety.

    “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).”

    From Can project-based learning improve students’ mathematics learning outcomes: a three-level meta-analysis (2026) · cites this paper as Alenezi, 2023

    The Analysis of Students’ Motivation, Engagement, and Interest section reports a significant increase in those three measures after the PBL intervention, and the Discussion of Students’ Attitudes section describes the same positive impact. The cited paper does not report a separate self-efficacy result or a reduction in mathematics anxiety. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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  • Research confirms that PBL significantly enhances students' problem-solving skills, knowledge transfer, and mathematical application abilities.

    “At the cognitive level, research confirms that PBL significantly enhances students’ problem-solving skills, knowledge transfer, and mathematical application abilities (Saparbayeva et al., 2025; Rehman et al., 2023; Alenezi, 2023).”

    From Can project-based learning improve students’ mathematics learning outcomes: a three-level meta-analysis (2026) · cites this paper as Alenezi, 2023

    The Discussion of the Impact of PBL on Students’ Problem-Solving Skills in Mathematics reports significantly better problem-solving scores and real-world mathematical solutions for the Madrasati PBL group. The Literature Review says PBL can promote knowledge transfer, but the paper does not report a significant measured improvement in knowledge transfer. Its findings are also limited to secondary-school mathematics taught through Madrasati. (LLM, conf=0.87)

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Authors
Alenezi, A.
Affiliations
Northern Border University (SA)
Corresponding author
Alenezi, Abdullah
ORCID
Alenezi, Abdullah
Venue
International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education
Publisher
IGI Global Scientific Publishing
Published
2023-10-16
Volume
19
Issue
1
Pages
1-15
ISSN
  • 1550-1337 (ISSN-L)
  • 1550-1876
DOI
10.4018/ijicte.332372
OpenAlex
W4387666650
Cited by
9
References
2
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 2 · 2024: 2
FWCI
6.67
Type
journal article
Language
ng
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International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Problem and Project Based Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Applied Mathematics › Mathematics Education and Pedagogy
  • Social Sciences › Education › Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
Keywords
project-based learning, mathematics education, mathematics achievement, problem-solving skills, attitudes towards mathematics, high school students, educational technology, Saudi Arabia

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