The investigator makes an attempt to test the effectiveness of problem based learning
(instructional method) in teaching the concepts of mathematics education at middle school
level. Randomized control group pre test and post test experimental design was followed for
the study. The sample consists of equal number (30) samples for both groups. The data were
collected using appropriate tools and it was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and‘t’
test. Findings of the study revealed that problem based learning had effect in teaching
mathematics and improve students understanding, ability to use concepts in real life.