Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning to Develop Mathematical Competencies at the Postgraduate Level
Effectiveness of Problem-Based Learning to Develop Mathematical Competencies at the Postgraduate Level
Author(s): Edgar O. Cardoso-Espinosa, Jésica A. Cortés-Ruiz, Ma. Elena Zepeda-HurtadoSubject(s): Education, Education and training
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Academic performance; effectiveness; mathematical competencies; problem-based learning; postgraduate students
Summary/Abstract: The objective of the article is to determine the effectiveness of PBL to develop the mathematical competencies of postgraduate students. The methodology used was quantitative with a correlational scope. The study participants were a total of 29 postgraduate students in administration. The instrument used was the questionnaire to obtain information on the effectiveness of PBL. The data were organized with the SPSS 25 statistical program that allowed us to calculate: descriptive statistics such as the mean (M) and standard deviation (SD), the Shapiro-Wilks test and Pearson correlations (r) with a level of significance (p) of 0.05. The main results are: The significant direct associations were greater satisfaction regarding the use of technology (r = 0.789, p = 0.00); with their academic performance (r = 0.854, p = 0.00); promote collaborative work (r = 0.811, p = 0.00); encourage mathematical learning (r= 0.791, p = 0.00); analyze and discuss the contents through problems (r = 0.825, p =0.00).
Journal: TEM Journal
- Issue Year: 13/2024
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 2127-2132
- Page Count: 6
- Language: English