The study, conducted by the Center on Organization and Restructuring of Schools in conjunction with University of Wisconsin-Madison, examined elementary, middle, and high schools from 22 different school districts in 16 states. Authentic Academic Performance was measured by open ended problem solving questions, similar to questions found on the Washington Assessment of Student Learning. These standards are called Authentic Pedagogy. Research showed that students who receive more authentic pedagogy learn more. The Center organizes Authentic Pedagogy into two categories, classroom instruction and assessment tasks.
Students learn more, and what they learn is more important.
A Report to the Public and Educators .