Martin’s students are developing the skills for inquiry learning through their own investigations in a variety of contexts. He supports his students to express and explore their ideas in depth.
A recent asTTle assessment with a narrative focus showed a need for students to develop content and ideas. Generally the complexity of ideas and information that the students can access, interpret, and discuss through reading is at a higher level than those they portray and express in writing. Martin saw this science investigation as an opportunity to support the students in their selection and use of relevant content and ideas.