Emphasis is upon the quality of the information presented. Student is assessed on the effective use of a presentation format. Knowledge is applied to real-world problems. Student excels on content-based tests. Teacher evaluates the student's level of understanding.
Student focuses on realistic projects.
Student recognizes a need for more information and is able to locate a wide variety of appropriate and applicable resources. Student uses a wide variety of information to draw conclusions and synthesize ideas. Student communicates ideas to others in sophisticated ways.