Description:
This poster describes how I have incorporated problem-based learning in a probability unit in a college math class for elementary and early childhood education majors as a way to foster more communication, cooperation, critical thinking, and creativity in students. The assignment covers the required course objectives for probability, along with the college guidelines for core competencies that all graduates will develop. This topic lends itself well to “real-life” application, and I have developed two problems that I have used for this content. Both problems will be described here, along with some feedback and evidence regarding their effectiveness.
Megan Wagaman, Math, Delaware Tech (faculty) and University of Delaware (graduate student)