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.
Students focus on the problem within their assigned topic. Students recognize a need for more information and are able to locate a wide variety of appropriate and applicable resources. Students think critically about what they read, view and hear. Students use a wide variety of information to draw conclusions and synthesize ideas. Students link what they already know with a variety of new information sources.