Type of Document	Master's Thesis
Author	Robinson, Danica Le'Trice
Author's Email Address	drobi15@tigers.lsu.edu
URN	etd-07092009-120927
Title	Project-Based High School Geometry
Degree	Master of Natural Sciences (M.N.S.)
Department	Natural Sciences (Interdepartmental Program)
Advisory Committee	Advisor Name Title James Madden Committee Chair Frank Neubrander Committee Member Padmanaban Sundar Committee Member
Keywords	project-based geometry
Date of Defense	2009-07-08
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Project-based learning (PBL) is an instructional strategy that allows students the autonomy to learn, explore and investigate throughout the learning process by means of projects. Many educators have seen the need for such a strategy in the classroom as a remedy for motivating students, showing relevance of student’s education to everyday life, preparing students for college and the work force, and the dire need for students to develop critical thinking skills to encourage future success. In my thesis I will define project-based learning, discuss its characteristics, compare PBL to traditional teaching methods and reflect on my experiences with project-based learning in the classroom. I will also show how a traditional math problem can become more interesting and applicable to students if project-based elements are incorporated.
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