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Does the data support using PrBL in the math classroom?Using different teaching strategies in the classroom, can not only change the quality of instruction, but the quality of learning as well.
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21st Century LearningAt the time of this study, data showed that less than half of all 6th graders are considered proficient in math in the district where the study was conducted. What can educators do to improve student performance? According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) data (2015), only 44% of 4th graders perform at the proficient level, and 33% of 8th graders are seen as proficient. What are the causes of the decline in proficiency? The data from NAEP shows that there was an overall slight increase in scores for both grades, but no subgroup had significant growth. While this data is helpful, and can guide educators instruction, Dewitt clarifies, it is important to note “...Educators and students need to get rid of the victim mentality when it comes to data and take back some control” (DeWitt, 2014). In short, the data should not be viewed as a finality, but more importantly as place for teachers to begin looking at ways to improve instruction to meet the needs of the students.
Thus, the research question became clear; what does the data show about the effects of PrBL in the middle school math classroom? Answering this question could provide educators with helpful techniques that could improve long term student understanding. Teachers are confused with what might actually work in the modern classroom. By using this website, you will be able to find tools and ideas that can be implemented easily and quickly into your classroom. 
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