For your convenience, an FAQ list has been provided that covers Problem-Based Learning and the PBL Project website

The Philosophy of Problem-Based Learning

Why is it called "Problem-Based Learning"?

What is Problem-Based Learning?

What are the key elements of Problem-Based Learning scenarios?

What are some common misconceptions about Problem-Based Learning?

The Problem-Based Scenarios

How do I login to the PBL Project website?

How do I get to the Problem-Based Integrated Scenarios within the PBL Project website?

What is the format of the Problem-Based Integrated Scenarios?

Is there a detailed breakdown of the Teacher Instruction Sheet that is provided with each Problem-Based Integrated Scenario and "Weekly Warm-up"?

What are examples of "Stimulus Items" that are part of the PBL scenarios?

What are examples of "Products" in the student response section of the PBL Scenarios?

What are the Problem-Based "Weekly-Warmups"?

How long does it take to do a Problem-Based Scenario?

When should I use all of the resources within the PBL Project?

The Problem-Based "Thinking Exercises"

What types of exercises are used to develop PBL Skills?

How do I get to the Thinking Exercises within the PBL Project site?

What are examples of "Critical Thinking Exercises" within the PBL Project site?

What are examples of "Creativity Drills" within the PBL Project site?

What are examples of "Woodchuck Problems" within the PBL Project site?

Aside from developing PBL Skills, why are the Thinking Exercises so important?

"Technology-Enhanced" Assessments

What are "Technology-Enhanced" Assessments?

What are the grade and subject areas that are covered with the "Technology-Enhanced" Assessments?

How do I find the "Technology-Enhanced" Assessments?

How can I preview and try the "Technology-Enhanced" Assessments that are available?

How can a "Technology-Enhanced" Assessment be launched for my students to take online?

What do the students see as they take a "Technology-Enhanced" Assessment online?

How can I view the "Instant Results" for the students as they are taking an assessment?

How can I run analysis once students are finished taking an assessment?

What are the different types of analysis reports that I can view after an assessment is completed?

Which report provides the grades and a question-by-question breakdown for each student?

How can I customize an assessment if I want to combine tests, delete questions, or change the launching options?

Online Response System with the Problem-Based Scenarios

When will I enter online responses in a Problem-Based Scenario?

How do I launch an extended response that accompanies a Problem-Based Scenario?

What is the student experience when entering an extended response through the online system?

How do I grade student responses that have been entered online?

What are the grading rubrics that are used to grade student responses?

What reports and analysis can I run through the online response system?

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