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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Research Conference

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

127- Examining Problem-Based Learning in Graduate Statistics for the Social Sciences

Wednesday, April 9, 2014: 12:30 PM-1:00 PM
Room 219 ( Ernest N. Morial Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Carla J Thompson
Co-Speaker:
Giang Nguyen


Description of Presentation:

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) based in constructivist theory was used to investigate: “What is the impact of a PBL approach in teaching graduate statistics in the social sciences?” Results revealed lower average statistics anxiety levels and higher average levels of project management skills for graduate students in PBL versus non-PBL environments.

Session Type: Brief Research Report

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