STEM Research and Effectiveness
Foundational Principles
OUR FIVE CORE BELIEFS
STEAM IS ESSENTIAL
Bringing STEAM into the classroom engages students while encouraging exploration and critical thinking.
EFFECTIVE TEACHING IS KEY
Putting PD at the core creates an ethos of support that furthers teaching quality and confidence.
FAILURE CAN BE PRODUCTIVE
The failures students may face in a project-based learning environment build growth mindsets.
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING MATTERS
STEAM practices and SEL competencies build a collaborative problem-solving culture.
THE FUTURE NEEDS PROBLEM SOLVERS
STEAM guides students to collaborate and communicate with others while thinking critically and creatively.
Why STEAM Matters
WHY STEAM MATTERS
The Case for Project-Based Learning
This report highlights the research behind project-based learning (PBL) and offers tips on how to select a PBL program for your classroom.
DOWNLOAD REPORTSTEM Education and Social & Emotional Learning
This report discusses the relationship between STEM and social and emotional learning (SEL).
DOWNLOAD REPORTAdvancing Equity & Accessibility
This report discusses the importance of equitable policies and practices in education.
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Impact and Outcomes
EVIDENCE OF SUCCESS
Outcomes show a significantly heightened student interest in pursuing additional science and technology classes and also show increased desire to participate further in creative-design, assembly, and technological activities.
Survey results demonstrate significant shifts in attitudes and preferences
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Desire to build & create grew at an average of 13.3%
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Comfort level with tech grew 9.1%
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90% of the students indicated they would like to take another TinkRworks program
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Significant increase in subject interest for both Science & Technology
Implementation Success Stories
STEAM SUCCESS STORIES
TinkRworks has been implemented in a variety of districts nationwide. Studies show that our authentic, student-driven approaches to project-based learning improve student outcomes.
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