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PBL and Standardized Tests. It Can Work!
I myself fall into the "testing" mode around standardized testing time. However, I know what is right for the students and teaching to the test does not benefit them in the long-run. I agree with the author of this article when he says that we should not wait until after the testing "season" to start problem-based learning in our classrooms. We can incorporate the benchmarks and test taking strategies into our problem-based learning if we plan accordingly.
I am excited to try new strategies in my classroom and will plan problem-based learning lessons that meet the learning goals that are set forth by my district. The integration of technology in the classroom as well as problem-based learning and more hands-on activities will benefit my students. I am already looking forward to planning next year, but we definitely enjoy my summer first!
This was a very helpful article in terms of getting me excited to attempt to get "out" of test mode and to use PBL to help raise test scores! I will be planning two new courses over the summer, and some of these tips will come in handy!
ReplyDeleteWith the Common-Core upon us, I believe that project based learning is going to become more and more neccesary in our schools. I have also heard that the standardized test aligned with the Common-Core will require students to use more problem solving skills. I too look forward to implementing more PBL in my classroom next year too!
ReplyDeleteI posted on this article as well and shared it with my PLC. I found the article to be interesting and informative, as teachers we need to make sure our students are engaged in their learning.
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