Project-Based Learning Quiz

1. What is the driving question in a PBL project?

• A question that drives the teacher crazy.

• A central question that the project seeks to answer.

• A question that is too difficult to answer.

2. What are learning objectives in a PBL project?

• Objectives that students should achieve outside of the project.

• Objectives that describe what students will learn during the project.

• Objectives that only the teacher needs to know.

3. Why is planning the project timeline important in a PBL project?

• So students have less time to work on the project.

• To ensure that students stay on track and meet deadlines.

• Because the teacher needs to know when the project will be finished.

4. What is the difference between a traditional classroom and a PBL classroom?

• A PBL classroom has more rules.

• In a PBL classroom, students work on projects that are relevant to their interests and the curriculum, while in a traditional classroom, students complete assigned tasks and worksheets.

• There is no difference between a traditional classroom and a PBL classroom.

5. What is the role of the teacher in a PBL classroom?

• The teacher tells students what to do and how to do it.

• The teacher facilitates student learning and provides guidance and feedback.

• The teacher does not play a role in a PBL classroom.

6. What are some key components of a successful PBL project?

• A driving question, authentic tasks, and opportunities for student voice and choice.

• Worksheets, textbook readings, and traditional assessments.

• Multiple choice questions, lectures, and homework assignments.

7. How can PBL be adapted to meet the needs of diverse learners?

• By providing no support for students who need it.

• By providing the same tasks and materials for all students.

• By providing differentiated instruction and accommodations.

8. What is the purpose of an audience in a PBL project?

• To evaluate student work.

• o provide feedback on student work and to make connections to the real world.

• The audience does not play a role in a PBL project.

9. How can teachers ensure that PBL projects are aligned with curriculum standards?

• By designing projects around specific learning objectives and standards.

• By not worrying about standards since PBL is student-led.

• By making the project as open-ended as possible.

10. How can PBL projects be assessed fairly and accurately?

• By using a rubric that clearly outlines expectations and criteria for evaluation.

• By assessing the final product of the project.

• By giving students the same grade regardless of the quality of their work.