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