Judge information as being based in science. Problem solving is usually done in groups of four to get a wider range of ideas to initiate a concept that may take a week or so to develop. Scope pairs are study buddies who review key concepts for three minutes together after new material has been presented for nine minutes. Research takes anywhere from a week to a month to find an idea and four weeks of collecting data-parent and family member mentoring is encouraged and welcomed. Presentations are alone or in twos where research is divided and each partner reports on his or her part and the inferences are collaborative.
Many projects involve closely working with a family member.
The presentation itself is only a few minutes in duration. Thought provoking applications of terms learned are reinforced as part of the evaluation of the research topic. Presentations occur at the front of a class arranged in a circle. Any items can be used -large demonstration table, blackboard, journal, student made props and anything that students want to provide or use. Uses appropriate strategies to solve problem.