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What Matters Gets Measured: Defining and Evaluating Student Goals

Defined Learning

Portrait of a Graduate (PoG) competencies — such as communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving — are crucial for student success beyond school. Schools and districts must establish, measure, and assess PoG attributes and one easy way to do that is through Project-Based Learning.

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 Greater Impact with High-Quality Instructional Materials

Defined Learning

Authentic and engaging learning experiences: Defined Learning projects are designed to be authentic and engaging, with a focus on real-world problems or challenges requiring students to apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.