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Redmond, Trevor; Sheehy, Joanne; Brown, Raymond; Kanasa, Harry – Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, 2012
This paper seeks to compare the reflective writings of two cohorts of students (Year 4/5 and Year 8/9) participating in mathematical modelling challenges. Whilst the reflections of the younger cohort were results oriented, the older cohort's reflections spoke more to the affective domain, group processes, the use of technology and the acquisition…
Descriptors: Mathematical Models, Comparative Analysis, Reflection, Cohort Analysis
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Lattimer, Heather; Riordan, Robert – Middle School Journal (J3), 2011
Research suggests that Project-Based Learning (PBL) can be an effective way to engage and motivate middle level learners. Thoughtfully designed and implemented PBL can be more effective than traditional instruction for teaching concept mastery in core academic disciplines, supporting long-term knowledge retention, improving mastery of 21st century…
Descriptors: Student Projects, Middle Schools, Active Learning, Case Method (Teaching Technique)