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What People are Saying

Teachers:
> Students are having to think and figure out things on their own.
> My special ed. kids are being successful sometimes they give the best answers.
> I have never before used materials that are more student centered.
> I love that students are writing and writing well. I used to only get 2-3 words for an answer. Now I am getting entire pages of their ideas.
> My job is much easier because it is so student driven.
> The material validates student ideas.
Inquiry
Inquiry Students:
> I like all the activities!
> I like that I get to figure things out and the book doesn't just tell me the answer.
> I have to think!
> The activities and questions are more challenging-I like that.
> The questions expect us to think, not just look up answers.
> I like that the labs let you test your own ideas.
> Every group might do something different and then we learn from each other.
> We have to apply what we have learned and think about what we are thinking.
> My brain hurts!