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The 6 Step Process of PBL

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What is the 6 Step Process of PBL?

The 6 STEP PROCESS OF PBL is a Problem Solving Process that allows you to break down and organize the structure
of a PBL Unit into six different stages: 1. Define the Problem, 2. Solution Criteria, 3. Solution Research, 4. Pick a Solution,
5. Create, Run, and Inspect Solution, and 6. Reflect on Solution.

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The 6 Step Process of PBL

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The 6 Step Process PBL Resources

PLANNING A PBL USING THE 6 STEP PROCESS: PBL Planning Forms

6 STEP PROCESS PBL EXAMPLES: Middle School | High School

6 STEP PROCESS BLOG: Help! I’ve launched my PBL…Now what?

6 STEP PROCESS POSTER: Order Form Link

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STEP 1: DEFINE THE PROBLEM

Entry Event/Document

Driving Question

Know/Need to Know

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STEP 2: SOLUTION CRITERIA

Employability (21st Century) Skills

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STEP 3: SOLUTION RESEARCH

Group Contracts/Grouping

Group Contracts in PBL

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STEP 4: PICK A SOLUTION

Decision Matrix

STEP 5: CREATE, RUN, AND INSPECT SOLUTION

End Products

Tuning Protocol

STEP 6: REFLECT ON SOLUTION

6 Step Process of PBL Series | PBL Simplified (YouTube Video Series)