1. The “Problem” is front-loaded Presentation/Product
This is like problem solving the way that people do it in their lives and work: The problem is front loaded.
Next slide: expectations for performance are given early on, so that students can work with more purpose, and often know their grades before they get the assessment back from the teacher.
Know/ Need to Know
Rubric

2. WHAT DOES PBL LOOK LIKE? Phase: Project Launch PROJECT INFORMATION
Each unit begins when students are presented with a complex, standards-based problem
GROUP PLANNING
The group planning phase is when the students establish the norms of their group- Often the most difficult phase for both teachers an students. Requires them to go outside of their comfort zone.
Group Contract- establishes norms- students can fire group members if not meeting expectations.
Oranizational skills though a pacing chart or task sheet, which gives the students the chance to set deadlines and goals within a project.
Students create a list of thing they “need to know” which drives classroom activities

3. Phase: Project Work and RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
WHAT DOES PBL LOOK LIKE?
Phase: Project Work and
Development
PROJECT INFORMATION
GROUP PLANNING
Formal teaching- tied to the need to knows of the project. Students can request workshops, where they get their questions addressed by teachers. Use our Learning system to do this.
Bulk of the project- in a 3 week project this phase makes up about 80% of the time.
Teachers continue to help student understand the subject with lectures, assignments, readings and other activities that are tied to the project
RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
FORMAL TEACHING

4. RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
WHAT DOES PBL LOOK LIKE?
Phase: Project Wrap Up
PROJECT INFORMATION
GROUP PLANNING
Students create and refine solutions to the problem as they continue to cycle through the stages until time runs out
Drafting solutions-
Peer Editing, practice presentations, check in with teachers
Sometime a twist in the project will emerge… a second entry document.
DRAFT SOLUTIONS
RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
FORMAL TEACHING

5. RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
WHAT DOES PBL LOOK LIKE?
Phase: Project
Presentation
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
PROJECT INFORMATION
Students present their ideas through debates, skits, panels, presentations, etc.
Their work is evaluated by peers, teachers, parents, and community members.
GROUP PLANNING
Structure of presentations- in front of class… in a small room with other adults… like Trumps boardroom.
DRAFT SOLUTIONS
RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
FORMAL TEACHING

6. RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
WHAT DOES PBL LOOK LIKE?
REFLECTION
Phase: Project
Debrief
FINAL PRESENTATIONS
PROJECT INFORMATION
A critical last step is to give students time to reflect on their learning, on their performance, and provide the teacher with feedback on the project.
GROUP PLANNING
This is the most important phase, which is often skipped early in teachers’ development.
Reflections captured in Portfolio, tests often given on the content. Teachers meet with teams and give feedback.
DRAFT SOLUTIONS
RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATION
FORMAL TEACHING