Ep 198: Team Quizzes; America’s Top Young Scientist

This week, Ryan talks about an innovative assessment method that fosters peer learning, empowers students to articulate their thought processes, and effectively gauges student mastery. Sarah talks about a groundbreaking solution and treatment developed by a middle school student. This transformative approach revolutionizes how we address skin cancer treatment, utilizing a simple yet ingenious bar of soap. Tune in!

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Articles:
https://www.edutopia.org/article/group-quizzes-high-school https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/10/14-year-old-wins-3m-young-scientist-challenge-for-developing-skin-cancer-treating-soap/#:~:text=Heman%20Bekele%2C%2014%2C%20is%20a,prize%20of%20%2425%2C000%20in%20St
https://news.3m.com/2023-10-11-14-year-old-named-Americas-Top-Young-Scientist-for-development-of-skin-cancer-treatment

Hosts: Ryan Kairalla (@ryankair); Sarah Boulos Fye (@readwithfye) Producer: Ross Ulysse