Ear printing: Forensic problem-based learning

Problem solving is one of the pillars for constructing mathematical concepts, understandings, and competencies (Booker, Bond, Sparrow and Swan, 2010). The growth of mathematical understanding in real-life problem solving contexts, which prompts engagement, imposes challenges, and creates motivation, is the hallmark of authentic and effective mathematical pedagogy (Bobis, Mulligan and Lowrie, 2009). Hence, what would be more effective than promoting problem-solving through an engaging and interesting problem-based learning (PBL) approach?