Inquiry-based learning in science:assessment and content implications

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Inquiry-based education fosters essential understanding and skills for thriving in technology-driven societies. This book outlines a model demonstrating how inquiry promotes the evolution of ideas, highlighting its distinct pedagogical practices compared to traditional science teaching. It advocates for a curriculum focused on a few key concepts rather than an overload of facts, emphasizing the importance of relevant ideas. Additionally, it examines the significant role of assessment in shaping learning objectives and teaching methods within this educational framework.