2. In-class: summative assessments School-wide: Mission-based PBL model for a whole school (New Technology High School), expeditionary learning

3.  Basic principles of backwards design still apply.  “Problem” oriented  Authentic › For students and the audience  Performance-based  Collaborative  Student-initiated and driven › Teachers as coaches

4.  Entry document—presentation of the problem and eventual solution / product  The process › Final exhibition, benchmarks, grades, rubrics  Constant assessment of what is known and not known › Class & student reflection along the way › Document the group’s growing knowledge base  “Benchmarks” and check-ins

5. ProsCons? -student-centered -authentic -opportunities for differentiation -fun for students and teacher -integration of skills and content -opportunities for family and community partnerships -students develop new skills -heavily front-loaded -resource-dependant -stressful at times for teachers -logistical nightmares -sacrifices—content, control, time

6.  New Technology High School (Sacramento) › http://schools.scusd.edu/SacNewTech/ http://schools.scusd.edu/SacNewTech/  High Tech High (San Diego) › http://www.hightechhigh.org/ http://www.hightechhigh.org/