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

Ronis, Diane L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1412955580 ISBN 13: 9781412955584

Publisher: Corwin, 2007

Synopsis

Illustrates how to strengthen learners′ problem-solving skills by incorporating problem-based learning (PBL) with Internet resources and presents projects that correlate to national science, mathematics, and technology standards.

About this title

About the Author:

Diane Ronis is a professor of education at Southern Connecticut State University and has a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction. Her drive to make learning meaningful to all students comes from 17 years of teaching middle school and high school mathematics and fine arts as well as eight years of experience instructing preservice teachers at the college and graduate level. Ronis has been a presenter and keynote speaker at numerous conferences, workshops and seminars, and is the author of Brain Compatible Mathematics, Brain Compatible Assessments, Critical Thinking in Math, Problem Based Learning for Math & Science: Integrating Inquiry and the Internet, and Clustering Standards in Integrated Units.

Review:

"Teachers looking for a concise guide to implementing problem-based learning in math and science classrooms: this book is for you!" Author: Debra Gerdes, Professional Development Leader Published On: 2007-06-05

"The purpose of problem-based learning is to emphasize meaning-making over fact collecting. With this method, Diane Ronis has written a book well-equipped to produce self-motivated and independent lifelong learners!" Author: Katie Morrow, Technology Integration Specialist Published On: 2007-06-05

"The guidelines on using and assessing projects, as well as the ready-to-use samples, make this a worthwhile resource." Author: MAA Reviews, June 2008 Published On: 2008-08-07

About this edition

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412955580
• ISBN 13: 9781412955584
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 176