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Rubrics

A rubric is a scoring guide that clearly differentiates levels of student performance. When written well, rubrics provide a clear description of proficient student work and serve as a guide for helping students achieve and exceed performance standards.

The following PDF download contains examples of well-designed rubrics and templates you can use to create you own rubrics.

pdfDownload Rubrics from the BIE Project Based Learning Handbook (pp. 61-80). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.


Implementation Tools

One of the goals of Project Based Learning is to help students develop planning, self-management and self-assessment skills. It is also important that students develop the expertise necessary for productive group work.

The following PDF download provides a variety of tools that will guide and support students as they plan, monitor and evaluate their project work.

pdfDownload Implementation Tools from the BIE Project Based Learning Handbook (pp. 105-124). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.


Project Planning Form

Planning successful, standards-focused projects is difficult. Many different factors must be considered, and important decisions made before the project begins.

The following PDF download contains a structured form that will guide you (and your students) through the project planning process.

pdfDownload Project Planning Form from the BIE Project Based Learning Handbook (pp. 105-124). Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.


Tuning Protocol

The Tuning Protocol is a structured, small group method for discussing project plans at the beginning of a project or presenting findings as the project progresses. It can help students provide insightful feedback about a project, and reveal potential problems.

pdfDownload Tuning Protocol from the BIE Project Based Learning Handbook (p 104) . Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 

 

 

 

 

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