Learning Goals
Students will be able to evaluate questions about college fit to determine which are testable and relevant using available school and web-based resources.
Students will be able to conduct research on U.S. college types, admissions requirements, tuition, and financial aid to build accurate background knowledge about postsecondary options.
Students will be able to analyze campus culture, academic programs, and student experience evidence to determine how well a college matches a student's interests and needs.
Students will be able to synthesize multiple sources into a college-fit claim that explains why one college is a strong choice for a specific student profile.
Students will be able to participate in collaborative discussions about college options by building on peers' ideas, asking clarifying questions, and responding clearly to evidence.
Students will be able to curate artifacts and visuals such as brochures, charts, and campus images to communicate a college's opportunities and student experience to an audience.
Products
College-Fit Research Notebook
A research notebook that documents one student's question development, source notes, comparison of college options, and evidence-based reasoning for one selected college. It includes raw notes, organized data, and a brief individual reflection on fit, limitations, and next questions.
College Fair Investigation Presentation and Display
A team-based formal presentation and display that combines members' evidence into a clear argument about college fit for different student profiles. The product includes visuals, methodology rationale, findings, limitations, and responses to audience feedback.
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