A recent analysis of educational approaches in different schools revealed that schools utilizing project-based learning (PBL) reported higher student engagement and understanding of material compared to traditional lecture-based methods. This finding aligns with theories that suggest active learning enhances retention of information. However, some educators argue that PBL can be resource-intensive and may not yield immediate results in standardized test scores.
Based on this analysis, which of the following can be inferred about project-based learning?