Project Based Learning Success Story

This high school in Manor, Texas uses a project based learning style to give their students hands on and interactive experiences, and to constantly keep material interesting and fresh. Statistically, the school has consistently outstanding graduation rates and students appreciate what their teachers are trying to do. Teachers create many activites with the hopes of applying the materials to real-world experiences. The link below shares more about their goals and the 5 steps they follow in order to reach them. They are: 1. Start with the State Standards
                                    2. Entry Event: Define Learning Goals
                                    3. Assess and Adjust Throughout
                                    4. Critical Friends (Teachers)-Peer Feedback
                                    5. Asses on Multiple Learning Outcomes

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-project-based-learning-best-practices