In “Projects Instead of Tests,” Episode, #217, join Meredith Curtis to consider projects instead of tests for K-12 learning. Meredith shares the problems with test-taking and the benefits of hands-on projects. She gives practical examples of immersive learning that works from the beginning to high school graduation. Lots of practical ideas!

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Test takers – good and bad

Tests – short term memory

Purpose of learning

I recommend a little bit of test taking until high school when you can add a little more.

Example: Spelling & Math

Projects are hands-on learning experiences

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• Display for a Geography, Science, or History Fair
  
• Cooking & Baking & Party Planning (Recipes from other countries, Recipes from other places, Luau, Medieval Banquet, Ancient Greek Olympics, Victorian Tea, Sock Hop, Archaeology Dig, Monestary Day, State Dinner, Vaudeville Show)
  
• Skits, Radio Shows, Commercials, Talk Show, Interviews, NEWS shows, Sitcom, Act Out Battles, Act Out Courtroom Trial
  
• Stories, Poems, Novels, Letters, Journal Entries
  
• Experiments, Models, Observation of Nature
  
• Crafts, Paintings, Building Projects, Cardmaking, Posters
  
• Design an Airport, Airplane Company, Amusement Park, Miniature Golf Course
  
• Diaromas, Charts, Timelines, Maps
  
• Garden, Landscape, Graft Vines & Plants, Seedlings
  
• Pet & Animal Care – Home, Vet, Zoo, Stable, Breeding
  

Projects Immerse students in a topic of study.

Projects Require Research into the topic of study.

Projects are Fun!

Grade projects based on Content, Accuracy, Creativity, and Legibility. Require excellence. I love using rubrics to grade.

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