Project-Based Learning

Which is the MOST important reason for PBL units?

• It is highly engaging for students

• It helps students understand difficult concepts

• Student remember more of what they learn

• All of the above

Which is NOT a key feature of a PBL?

• Connection to the students' real world

• Based on academic standards

• Student voice and choice

• Memorization of key facts

Why is it better for teachers to design their own PBL units?

• It saves time

• It is more cost effective

• They will better understand all aspects of the project

• Parents prefer teachers create their own lessons

Which is the MOST important reason to include external partners in the PBL design process?

• More people ensure the quality of the PBL

• Partners may donate money to the school

• Partners help ensure the PBL is based on "real world" application

• Partners may have children at your school

The main purpose of the driving questions is...

• To help students and the teacher focus on the learning objective

• To ensure supplies are not wasted

• To make sure the project is fun and engaging

• To help design the project assessment

An appropriate assessment tool for a PBL project is ...

• Rubrics aligned to the criteria for the PBL

• Rubric aligned to the standards

• A written test aligned to the standards

• All of the above

The engineering design process does NOT include which of the following steps

• Create the Prototype/model

• Communicate the results

• Complete worksheets

• Research the problem

Project-based learning instruction is effective when...

• The principal fully embraces it

• Teachers fully embraces it

• When teachers have time to plan quality PBL units

• All of the above