CTB encourages students to engage in ongoing inquiry, working through complex problems and gaining meaningful knowledge and skills. Whether you choose the CTB Standard Program or Guided Program, we strongly recommend that you first take the twelve PBL (Project-based learning) core competency lectures carefully to build a strong academic foundation. Each lecture module will help you to better complete your project report and prepare you to reach the standards and build skills critical in college and beyond.
PBL Core Competency Lectures include
After studying the above modules
you can gain corresponding capabilities
Support Provided
If you choose the CTB Standard or Guided Program, we will provide you with real-time guidance and detailed feedback on every step of the process. Read them carefully and integrate these suggestions to the next step. Receiving and learning from feedback is an important skill. We will also teach you how to solicit input from your own life, your parents, the people most affected by the problem you are studying, and even your own peers. For the team as a whole, new ways of looking at problems and perspectives can sometimes help you gain more inspiration. We want you to learn how to receive feedback rationally and think deeply; they are not criticisms, but opportunities to grow and learn.
Besides the feedback judges provide, a key source of feedback should be your team coach. We recommend that you set up regular meetings before each checkpoint and ask for their help when you encounter challenging problems.
Personalized guidance to help you grow
CTB emphasizes personal gain and growth. If you choose the Guided Program, we will provide you with personalized feedback on your topic before you submit your paper and give you precise and effective coaching. You will receive one-on-one guidance at each of the three stages (topic selection, research, and writing) and receive valuable suggestions for improvement and Q&A guidance to explore your potential. You also have the opportunity to consult with your academic advisor on topic-related issues at any time before submitting your paper to help effectively advance your project.
Accumulate Resume-Building Stories
Build your resume for college applications and future endeavors by showcasing your CTB stories: what innovative explorations have you initiated and led? How have you grown with your peers? The outcome is not necessarily the size of the accomplishment; every little thing counts. Your innovative spirit, academic abilities, and leadership are fully demonstrated by telling the story of how you have combined your points of interest to identify a research topic, conducted in-depth research, and brought positive innovations to the world around you. These are the same qualities that all reputable universities want to see in their future students. Establish yourself with a real sample case and let the project speak for you.