Succeeding with Inquiry in Science and Math Classrooms

by Jeff C. Marshall

This book shows K-12 STEM teachers how to maximize their effectiveness with students by shifting to an inquiry-based instructional approach and creating a rigorous, engaging learning environment.

Genres: Science, Education, Teaching

161 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2013

Reviews

[Rick Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like a lot of professional development books, this felt a bit cobbled together. There were a couple of good ideas here, but it strayed from the focus on inquiry into classroom management/discipline, and a self-assessment where that space could have been better served by including more usable lessons and activities.

Teachers reading this book are interested in doing inquiry-based lessons in the classroom, and could use more specifics on how to do those activities rather than theory on why to do them.

Among the classroom material that was given, I did find several excellent ideas, including some I will be putting to use in my classroom.

I was disappointed, however, that two of the science lessons provided relied on specialized equipment, which, while reasonably commonly available through educational suppliers, is still not going to be obtainable in all budgets and situations. With the relatively small number of specific activities included in the book, the author's choice to go this route twice was disappointing.

[Cadence Messenger · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for college. It was okay, long and drawn out.