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Building PBL Units
Module Three - The Phases of a PBL Unit

While proponents of PBL differ slightly on the wording, they are pretty much in agreement regarding the phases a team must pass through in order to study a problem and present a powerful action plan to address that problem.

Take a look at this diagram we will use to structure your units. Make sure you and your partner understand what happens during each state.

NCSU Model - image [full text explanation]

For copyright reasons, we will be using the model below.

Stages of Problem-Solving
Define Problem
Gather Data & Explore Possibilities
Invent Options
Evaluate Options
Create a Plan
Act

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