Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education

Title: Evaluating Student Achievement Through Rigorous Project-Based Learning in Secondary Science Education
Creator: Mickayla Rose Timberlake
degree: Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
Date: 9/15/2025
Note: Rachel Harrington
note: Rebecca Chitkowski
Abstract: This action research project explores and evaluates the effectiveness of Rigorous Project-Based Learning in a high school chemistry classroom using the framework of McDowell, Hattie, and Boss (2017). The tenets that were explored and evaluated were creating purposeful learning experiences, deepening content understanding, building strong relationships, and applying evidence based practices such as scaffolding, modeling, and peer collaboration.
Type: Text; Image; StillImage; Action Research Project
Language: eng
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Identifier: arp_20251023b