Final Test 1- Project Based Learning

Choose the best answer. (1 min)

What is project-based learning?

• Students create a product that they come up with on their own.

• Creating something visually appealing as a result of their learning at the end of a unit.

• Students learn the content at the same time as they create a project

• Students learn a lesson, and then complete a project.

Choose the best answer to complete the statement. (1 min)

In a traditional unit with a culminating project, the final project...

• allows for critique and revision throughout the unit.

• serves as an effective summative assessment to guide the following stage of instruction

• is the context for learning throughout the unit.

• comes after the learning is over.

Choose the best answer to complete the statement. (1 min)

Project-based learning instruction can hardly be effective in a class if ...

• the school principal fully embraces it.

• the other subject teachers in the school fully embrace it.

• the teacher of that class has time to plan quality PBL units.

• the goal is to be in the top 3 schools at the National University Entrance Test.

• the project is shared with students of another school

Choose the best answer to complete the statement. (1 min)

In a PBL classroom, you probably...

• won't see multiple-choice quizzes.

• won't see homework.

• won't see teachers lecturing.

• might see any of these options: multiple choice quizzes, homework, or teachers lecturing.

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A PBL unit normally begins with ...

• a brief handout about the project.

• an entry event

• the driving question

• the explanation of curricular goals

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

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

• Partners may have children at your school.

• Partners may donate money to the school.

• Involving more people will ensure the quality of the PBL.

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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 options are appropriate

Choose the best answer to complete the statement. (1 min)

Project-Based Learning promotes all of the following except that ...

• it gives students a deeper and more authentic understanding of content.

• it allows students to showcase what they learn by completing a project afterward.

• it helps students engage in real-world activities similar to those of professional scientists.

• it allows students to draw on their understanding to solve problems, make decisions, and learn new ideas.

Is the following statement true or false?

In PBL, the teacher lets students choose what, how, and with whom to work on and present as well as how much time to spend on each process.

• True

• False

Is the following statement true or false? (45 sec)

Both teachers and students assess their process and products through formative assessments including self and peer assessment during the project.

• True

• False