The Relationship Between Project-Based Assessments and Students’ Creativity in Secondary Schools (Published)
This study investigates the relationship between the frequency of project-based assessments and the enhancement of creativity among secondary school students. Employing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected from a sample of 100 students, 55 teachers and 02 academic masters across two secondary schools. The findings reveal a significant positive correlation between the regular implementation of project-based assessments and elevated levels of creativity in students. Specifically, students who frequently engaged in project-based tasks demonstrated higher creative thinking and problem-solving skills compared to those with less exposure. The results suggest that project-based assessments are a valuable tool in fostering creativity, an essential skill in today’s dynamic educational landscape. However, challenges such as time constraints and resource limitations were identified, indicating a need for further support and resources to maximize the effectiveness of these assessments. The study concludes by recommending increased professional development for teachers and more structured integration of project-based learning into the curriculum to enhance student creativity further.
Keywords: Collaborative Learning, Project-Based Learning, Secondary Education, Students Creativity, creativity development, project-based assessments, student engagement
Effectiveness of Project-Based Learning Strategy on the Achievement and Mathematical Writing of Preparatory Year Students at Najran University (Published)
The problem of low academic achievement in mathematics at university is one of the most important educational and psychological issues that may lead to students’ suffering, failure, and poor personal and social adjustment. The present study aimed to address the impact of project-based strategy on the promotion of the academic achievement and mathematical writing of the preparatory year students at Najran University. The present study was applied to fifty students enrolled in the “Introduction to Mathematics” course in the second semester of the academic year 2016/2017. Quasi-experimental approach was used. Results of data analysis indicated that there were significant differences between the means scores of participants in the control and experimental groups in the academic achievement and mathematical writing due to the use of project-based strategy that was used during the course period.
Keywords: Achievement, Mathematical Writing, Najran University, Preparatory Year Students, Project-Based Learning, Strategy