How a TCR Project works ... 5 steps to success
 

Begin with a "big question" that engages the learner and challenges critical thinking.

  • Taps into a child's natural curiosity and interest by using important questions.
  • Prepares the learner by activating prior knowledge about the topic, so the new information they read will be connected to what they already know - the essence of true understanding.

Read a high-interest feature article and check one's understanding.

  • Saves time planning ... great articles are selected for you.
  • Assesses mastery of important skills used on all achievement tests.
  • Saves additional time spent creating and scoring tests.


Collect more information using articles, searches and related websites.

  • Quick access to all the resources you need.
  • Know you are using the internet in a safe and educationally sound way.
  • Suggested searches show learners how to efficiently get the information they need.


Organize and show one's understanding using our interactive graphic organizers.

  • Develops critical thinking skills - analyzing, organizing, synthesizing and drawing your own conclusions.


Apply one's learning in a real world context through a project such as writing a paper, giving a speech, ect.

  • Develops communication skills.
  • Makes your homeschool curriculum authentic, and relevent to the real-world.