Doing Assignments that Matter—Motivational Research Projects: :
This publication was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Doing Assignments that Matter—Motivational Research Projects: have clarity of purpose and expectations
give students choices
Are relevant to the student’s life
Stress higher-level thinking skills and creativity
Answer REAL questions
Give Activities that Involve the StudentMotivational research projects: :
This publication was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Give Activities that Involve the StudentMotivational research projects: Involve a variety of information finding activities
Tends to be hands-on
Can be exciting
Uses formats that employ multiple senses
Are often complex but can be broken down
Collaboration results in better products than individual work
Assessments that help :
This publication was supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. Assessments that help Have results that are shared with people who care and respond
Involve learning assessed by an authentic tool more meaningful than a test
Involve samples, examples and models of quality work
Allow learner to reflect, revisit, revise and improve