Words you should know about Problem Based Learning
Benchmark Lesson – this is content all students
need to know to begin the unit.
All Students will attend the Benchmark
Lesson
Mini-lesson – Is there something
you’re confused about and just don’t get it?
A mini-lesson will be for small groups who need help with an aspect of
the project or assignment
Help Board – Put your name on the help board for individual
assistance
Resource Table – All of the resources are
here. You don’t have to take
everything. Much of it is
online.
Activity List – This shows all of the activities
you will be completing in this unit along with approximate times for
completion. It may take you less
time or a little longer than indicated
Home Group – After the benchmark, you will go to your homegroup
(tables of 4-6) and decide which activities you will complete and who you will
work with.
I – Individual Task
P – Pair
G – Group
Schedule – You will schedule your own time over the days of the
lesson (2 days in this case - 3 days for 9H)
Day one you will attend the benchmark lesson and you will
complete the FAQ on the last day but the other activities can be completed in
any order.