The Impact Of Problem-Based Learning On Students’ Critical Thinking: An Experimental Analysis Of Learning Outcomes

This article shows the real results of an 8-week test to see if Problem-Based Learning (PBL) actually works. In this study, we divided students into two groups. One group learned in the normal way by listening to lectures. The second group used the PBL method, where they had to solve real-life problems in teams.
Before the test, we checked everyone’s thinking skills. At the start, only 20% of students were good at deep thinking and solving complex problems. After 8 weeks, the results were very different. The students who used the PBL method improved a lot—the number of high-performing students went from 20% up to nearly 50%. However, the students in the normal class did not show much change. This proves that when students are active and solve problems themselves, they learn much better. This study provides clear evidence that universities should use more problem-solving activities to help students succeed.