One of the objectives of the project was to integrate outdoor learning approach in the regular classes on regular basis. Furthermore, we wanted to focus primarily on the STEM subjects, and link this so-called "difficult" subjects to real-life situations , raise the level of motivation of students to learn these subjects and ultimately, as a sustainability goal of the project, to reach better results in the final exams. The collaboration with the Faculty of Education in Jagodina was to deliver research of the impact of functional knowledge implementing outdoor learning. The tests were created so as to cater for the needs and achievements of the students taught according IEP who more than other need functional knowledge to ensure their safe, successful and efficient transition to further levels of education. Our general goal was to motivate students to learn more , be more inquisitive, more self-confident and happy while learning.
The School Team for the evaluation of the final exams of the students of grade 8 in Serbian schools as well as in Turkish school, had been pointing out for several years back that our students strive mostly with the tasks which demand a certain amount of functional knowledge. By wider implementation of outdoor or so called out-of-classroom learning we set a goal to enhance students' achievements, particularly in the subject such as maths, Physics, biology, geography, chemistry or science in lower primary school grades. Outdoor learning is an integrated educational approach which enhances inquiry and problem-solving skills, creative thinking, raises students' interest in science and its application.