This longitudinal study used a mixed-method approach to investigate the impact of student engagement in scientific research projects on high-level scientific inquiry abilities. A total of 125 9th- through 12th-grade students participated in the three-year study. The scientific projects focused on community-based environmental issues. Data were collected through surveys, interviews, and evaluation of students ‘research papers. Results from the survey and qualitative interviews showed that students participating in the scientific research projects improved their perception of fluency with innovative technology. Evaluation of students' research papers showed a high-level ability to conduct scientific inquiry.
AIR Informs Episode #6: Meeting the Needs of Students with Disabilities During COVID-19
Remote learning requires adjustment for all students, but students with disabilities face additional challenges during the COVID-19 quarantine. In the latest episode of AIR Informs, Allison Gandhi, managing researcher and director of AIR’s special education practice area, describes some of these obstacles and shares strategies to help students make the most of this time.
