• Curriculum and Instruction

    Pensar Academy staff has been explicitly trained in project-based learning through the Buck Institute for Education and the Pensar Academy Model. PBL is also utilized in regular classroom instruction for students. Additional tools utilized for gifted learners include:

    • Menu choice boards
    • DOK and Hess Model questioning
    • Acceleration opportunities

    For curricular resources, Pensar Academy utilizes the Pensar Academy PBL System, EL Curriculum, Fishtank Learning, Generation Genius, and the Pensar Academy Writing System.