Problem-Based Learning for Math & Science: Integrating Inquiry and the Internet

"Teachers looking for a concise guide to implementing problem-based learning in math and science classrooms: This book is for you!" —Debra Gerdes, Professional Development Leader Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy "The purpose of problem-based learning is to emphasize meaning making over fact collecting. With this method, Diane Ronis has written a book that is well equipped to produce self-motivated and independent lifelong learners!" —Katie Morrow, Technology Integration Specialist O'Neill Public Schools, NE Increase students' skills and content retention in math and science! What's the best way to create a real-world instructional environment where students are involved in firsthand experiences and where important ideas are connected to meaningful life events that help deepen learners' understanding? Diane Ronis demonstrates how the problem-based learning (PBL) method gives students the opportunity to actively explore and resolve authentic problem simulations and student-identified problems in the community while strengthening their problem-solving skills. Updated throughout, this second edition illustrates how to use the PBL inquiry process with Internet resources to create an integrated instructional environment, and also provides: Problem-based learning activities relating to math and science in each chapter Projects that correlate to national science, mathematics, and technology standards Student handouts, evaluation forms, and all the information necessary for successful project completion Problem-Based Learning for Math and Science, Second Edition, is the perfect resource for educators who want to expand their teaching repertoire and shift instruction from a teacher-centered to a learner-centered perspective.

Table of Contents:
Preface Introduction The Concepts Explored in This Book The Standards Used in This Book The Goal of This Book 1. The Integration of Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Problem-Based Learning Redefining Literacy Using Problem-Based Learning to Increase Literacy Relating Technology to Math and Science Integrating Problem-Based Learning With Cyber-Age Math and Science Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle Level: Meteorology 2. Problem-Based Learning and Constructivism Why Problem-Based Learning Is Brain-Compatible Problem-Based Learning and the Constructivist Model: The Five E′s Teaching in the Problem-Based Learning Classroom Integrated Inquiry Project, Middle/Secondary Level: Developing Entrepreneurial Excellence 3. Aspects and Approaches of Problem-Based Learning Phases of Implementation Problem-Based Learning Techniques New Roles for Teachers Integrated Inquiry Project 1: Middle/Secondary Levels: The Roller Coaster Integrated Inquiry Project 2: Secondary Level: Building Bridges 4. Planning Problem-Based Learning for the Classroom Planning for Integrated Learning Guidelines for Implementing a Problem-Based Learning Project Questions to Promote Problem Solving Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: The Mississippi Delta 5. Evaluating and Assessing Problem-Based Learning Alternative Assessments Types of Authentic Assessment and Evaluation Integrated Inquiry Project, Multilevel: Architectural Design 6. Integrating Community Learning Activities Into the Classroom The National Association of Partners in Education Organizational Partnerships in Education Helping Experts Become Teachers Community Connections: Multilevel Car Project Appendix: Cyber Sources for Math, Science, and Technology Bibliography Index