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. Students communicate their ideas to others in a way that contributes to the whole.