Has Inquiry Made a Difference? A Synthesis of Research on the Impact of Inquiry Science on Student Outcomes

In this project, EDC staff synthesize research, undertaken since 1984, that examines the impact of inquiry science instruction on student outcomes. A range of studies are included, such as quantitative and qualitative research, formal experimental models, ethnographies, dissertations, and teacher-led studies. This project increases understanding of inquiry’s impact and helps explain the reasons for its effects.