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Time
  In order to students to gain a deep understanding of science concepts, sufficient time must be allowed for children to become familiar with the materials, to try out ideas, make mistakes, puzzle through problems, and reflect on their learnings. photo of classroom
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"I was fascinated by the inconsistent results the groups were getting, and the way Ms. Respess responded to that. Rather than saying, 'This is the wrong result. It should be this,' she actually provided... more time to retest. I think it's critical to provide the time for these investigations to yield the results that kids feel comfortable with."
Charles Pearce
5th grade teacher, Manchester, MD


 
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