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[[Problem-based learning]] is a similar pedagogic approach; however, problem-based approaches structure students' activities more by asking them to solve specific (open-ended) problems rather than relying on students to come up with their own problems in the course of completing a project. Another seemingly similar approach is quest-based learning; unlike project-based learning, in questing, the project is determined specifically on what students find compelling (with guidance as needed), instead of the teacher being primarily responsible for forming the essential question and task.<ref>{{cite book |author1=Alcock, Marie |url=https://www.solutiontree.com/quest-for-learning.html |title=The Quest for Learning: How to Maximize Student Engagement |author2=Michael Fisher |author3=Allison Zmuda |date=2018 |publisher=Solution Tree |___location=Bloomington}}</ref>
Blumenfeld ''et al.'' elaborate on the processes of Project-based learning: "Project-based learning is a comprehensive perspective focused on teaching by engaging students in investigation. Within this framework, students pursue solutions to nontrivial problems by asking and refining questions, debating ideas, making predictions, designing plans and/or experiments, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, communicating their ideas and findings to others, asking new questions, and creating artifacts."<ref>Blumenfeld et al 1991, EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, 26(3&4) 369-398 "Motivating Project-Based Learning: Sustaining the Doing, Supporting the Learning." Phyllis C. Blumenfeld, [[Elliot Soloway]], Ronald W. Marx, Joseph S. Krajcik, Mark Guzdial, and Annemarie Palincsar.</ref> The basis of Project-based learning lies in the authenticity or real-life application of the research. Students working as a team are given a "driving question" to respond to or answer, then directed to create an artifact (or artifacts) to present their gained knowledge. Artifacts may include a variety of media such as writings, art, drawings, three-dimensional representations, videos, photography, or technology-based presentations.
Another definition of project-based learning includes a type of instruction where students work together to solve real-world problems in their schools and communities. This type of problem-solving often requires students to draw on lessons from several disciplines and apply them in a very practical way and the promise of seeing a very real impact becomes the motivation for learning.<ref>{{cite web |title=Education World |url=http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/problem-based-learning-tips-ideas.shtml}}</ref> In addition to learning the content of their core subjects, students have the potential to learn to work in a community, thereby taking on social responsibilities.
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