PBLs Across Disciplines While Building Community and Post-Secondary Partnerships

Question 1

Why is it important to include post-secondary or community partners in a PBL unit?

Accepted Answer

To create authentic learning experiences and real-world relevance

Question 2

Which of the following best describes cross-disciplinary learning in PBL?

Accepted Answer

Integrating knowledge/skills from 2 or more subjects to solve a problem

Question 3

Which of the following would be an example of a STEM Challenge?

Accepted Answer

Design a tower using only popsicle sticks to see the maximum height

Question 4

Which of the following are common hurtles for PBLs?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 5

Which of the following is most representative of a Problem-Based Learning scenario?

Accepted Answer

Design a community garden to address issues of food insecurity in the area

Question 6

Partnering with high schools, local businesses, and colleges can help students understand career pathways.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which of the following best represents a Project-Based Learning (PBL) topic?

Accepted Answer

Create a campaign to reduce plastic waste in your school by using the EDP

Question 8

Community engagement in PBL is optional and adds little educational value.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Arts integration can include....

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 10

The length of a single PBL should be...

Accepted Answer

Multiple class periods or sessions

Question 11

PBL projects should be student-led, open-ended, with teachers acting as facilitators.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Integration is defined as being....

Accepted Answer

2 or more disciplines

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of Project-Based Learning (PBL)?

Accepted Answer

To solve real-world problems through interdisciplinary learning

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a capstone event?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not considered a part of 21st Century Learning Skills?

Accepted Answer

Continuity

Question 16

What do you provide to spark student curiosity at the beginning of a PBL?

Accepted Answer

Driving Question

Question 17

Project-Based Learning is best used only in upper-grade classrooms

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which of the following is a key element of a high-quality PBL unit?

Accepted Answer

Inquiry-driven investigation and collaboration

Question 19

Reflection and revision are critical components of the PBL process and the EDP

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

When using community partners, which of the following is a best practice?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Questions 20