Problem-Based Learning in Mathematics

Abstract

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) describes a learning environment in which problems drive the learning; that is, learning begins with a problem to be solved and the problem is posed in such a way that students need to gain new knowledge before they can solve it. This ERIC Digest discusses many aspects of PBL including PBL and problem solving, PBL and constructivism, student understanding in PBL environments, and teacher roles in the PBL environment. (MVL)