SREB Releases New Study on the Success
of Project Lead The Way

The Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) May, 2005 study entitled Project Lead The Way: A Pre-engineering Curriculum That Works addresses a basic question: Does the PLTW program result in students with higher quality learning experiences – and higher achievement – when compared to similar students in the High Schools That Work network?

Yes. PLTW students have significantly higher achievement in mathematics on a NAEP-referenced assessment.

Yes. PLTW students have significantly higher achievement in reading, mathematics and science on a NAEP-referenced assessment.

Yes. PLTW students complete significantly more higher-level mathematics and science courses.

Yes. Significantly more PLTW students were enrolled in classes that engage them in reading and writing across the curriculum; and in using real-world problems, technology and group work to advance mathematics and science achievement.

Yes. Significantly more PLTW students experience career/technical classes that required students to use academic knowledge and skills to complete project assignment.

The results demonstrate that the design and rigor of the PLTW program provides students with quality learning experiences across both academic and career/technical classes. The complete study may be read here. (Adobe .pdf)