The 3DE Model
the 3DE Case method
Case methodology is at the core of 3DE’s approach to instruction and is activated though real-world, problem-based scenarios that connect industries, professionals and post-secondary exploration into the four-year high school experience.
It is a teaching approach that uses decision-forcing cases to put students in the current role of people who are faced with difficult decisions. It effectively increases student engagement, strengthens comprehension through application, and builds critical and analytical thinking skills.
3DE Competencies & behavior indicators
Each case challenge or study centers around a competency and behavior indicators that encourage students to think critically and use evidence to guide their decision-making and problem-solving.
Competencies & Behavioral Indicators.pdfThe application of these competencies culminates in the form of six case challenge presentations in grades 9-10, in a year-long entrepreneurial project and Market Expo in Grade 11, and in a year-long Consultancy in Grade 12.
6 Case Challenges
9th Grade
6 Case Challenges
10th Grade
4 Case Studies + Year-Long Project
11th Grade
One Case Study + Year-Long Consultancy
12th Grade
Laddering of Competencies.pdf