'Scaffolding' the investigation

Some schools may find the time to do two investigations and then choose the best one. However the programme only really allows for one ten-hour slot so the majority of students will only do their Individual Scientific Investigation once and therefore it is crucial to prepare them thoroughly beforehand. This can be done by scaffolding, i.e. introducing and familiarising them in the skills needed during their first year...

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