Analyze of students problem solving abilities in mathematics lesson which is studied with Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach

Abstract

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach is a student-centered approach which is arranged mathematics lesson around real-world problem activities. In mathematics lesson, PBL approach gives to students opportunities such as who can think critical-creative, solve problem and communicate within group. Problem solving is between useful results of PBL and constitutes focal point of mathematics education. In this study, in mathematics lesson which is studied with PBL approach, analyzed students problem solving abilities which are between useful results of PBL approach and is constituted focal point of mathematics. With this purpose, in ninth grade mathematics lesson real-world problems is given to students about "ordered pair" and "cartesian product" subjects. Learning was coming true around this problems. Students worksheets was obtained the result of PBL approach applications. With this worksheets, students problem solving abilities is analyzed by descriptive analyze method which is qualitative analyze process. When mathematics lesson studied in accordance with PBL approach, it was determined that students abilities was coming true at desired level concept knowledge of subject and problem solving abilities.