Research shows the long-term importance of giving students practice and guidance in integrating information, applying skills, knowing how to think through and solve problems creatively, and collaborate and communicate with others. Project-based learning is shown to increase engagement and long-term retention. With the appropriate teacher support, this active learning approach can be especially beneficial for students who have weaker attention and do well with more hands-on, multi-sensory learning. Project-based learning also provides an opportunity for students with specific strengths in areas such as creative thinking, cognitive flexibility, spatial perception, art and design, to excel in ways they might not with traditional classroom learning and assessment.