Generating+and+testing+hypotheses

1. Generating hypotheses can occur both inductively and deductively; research shows that deductive is more impactful. 2. Students need to be able to explain their hypotheses and their conclusions.
 * Overview of the Research **

**What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?** 1. Use a variety of strcutrued tasks to guide students through the process of generating/testing hypotheses: systems analysis -- study the parts of a system problem solving -- developing various solutions within given constraints historical investigation -- constructing hypotheses invention -- create a solution decision making -- define criteria, apply weight to decide which choice makes the most sense 2. Model the process for the students. 3. Use familiar content when teaching the steps. 4. Allow the use of advanced organizers. 5. Guide...guide....guide! 6. Allow time and opportunities for students to talk through their hypotheses and conclusions.

digital probes (with USB connectors) digital microscopes (with USB connectors) [|Inspiration] Microsoft Excel [|Google Docs] Spreadsheet [|Utah Education Network] for lesson ideas gaming software and interactive websites: examples such as [|Design a Roller Coaster] (problem-solving), [|You Be the Historian] (historical investigation), [|Invention at Play] (invention), [|Windward!] (decision-making), [|Building Big] (problem-solving), [|Practicing the Catapult] (experimental inquiry) Collaborative Project websites, such as [|Global Schoolhouse] for sharing and comparing data
 * How Does Technology Fit In? **