Research indicates that students who engage in project-based learning (PBL) perform better on both standardized and local assessments than students in traditional direct instructional programs and that they develop both real-world application of skills and analytical thinking. 

This study was conducted in Fort Wayne Community Schools by MIDA Learning to determine the impact of the Defined Learning project-based learning platform. The study utilizes test score data to determine if there is a difference between schools that recorded high usage of the Defined Learning platform compared to schools with limited or no use of Defined Learning.