Students learn to work effectively as a group in a facilitated learning environment. Peer groups develop social skills and behaviors. Students build self esteem and become empowered as they share in groups. Students become responsible for the teaching of information to others. Students realize that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Quality is more important than quantity or glitz.
Students are on task as the project develops. Students communicate effectively in the chosen format. Knowledge is applied to real-world problems. The culminating activity creates a complete picture of the puzzle. Students excel on content-based tests.