Author(s)

Jianhua Wu ¹, Xiaohui Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ School of Mathematical Sciences, University of Jinan, Jinan, 250022, Shandong, China

Corresponding Author

Jianhua Wu

ABSTRACT

This study constructs a PBL-based instructional design for junior high school quadratic functions, targeting three dilemmas in traditional teaching: abstract concept comprehension, low learning motivation, and rigid knowledge application. Through real problem scenarios, analogical concept construction, and diversified evaluation, it realizes student-centered inquiry learning. The design not only helps students master quadratic function concepts and develop mathematical thinking but also provides a replicable framework for integrating PBL into mathematics teaching, highlighting its value in fostering students' core literacy.

KEYWORDS

PBL Model; Junior High School Mathematics; Quadratic Functions; Instructional Design; Core Literacy

CITE THIS PAPER

Jianhua Wu, Xiaohui Li. Research on Instructional Design of Junior High School Quadratic Functions Based on PBL Model. Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (2026). Vol. 9, No.2, 8-13. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/curtm.2026.090202.

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