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Building autonomy
Students who take initiative with their learning will enter college and the workforce with the ability to self-manage and build relevant skillsets. SmartLab supports students by providing them with rigorous experiential learning opportunities designed to help them become critical thinkers who can tackle complex problems.
By fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed learning skills, students become more adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges. This also encourages collaboration and communication, as students often work on projects in teams, sharing their unique perspectives and expertise. The hands-on, experiential learning opportunities in the SmartLab equip students with practical skills and real-world knowledge, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of higher education and the workforce.
Building autonomy
Personalized learning in the SmartLab offers a transformative educational experience by enabling learners to progress at their own pace, ensuring that they fully understand concepts before moving on. And by focusing on individual learning paths, students are more engaged and motivated, as they can pursue topics that genuinely interest them.
The SmartLab’s technology-rich environment further enhances this personalized approach by providing diverse resources and tools that cater to various learning styles, making education more accessible and effective for all students. Personalized learning in the SmartLab prepares students for future academic and career success.
As learners use our SmartLab Learning Process, they’re guided to actively engage with our personalized, project-based learning platform.
Solve Challenging Problems
Exploring challenging problems and using math and science concepts to solve them.
Make Connections
Engaging in projects that are connected to their world, personal interests, or community.
Collaborate with Others
Sharing their work and participating in authentic conversations with their peers and teachers.
Communicate and Collaborate
Working with peers to complete complex tasks as they learn to collaborate and become strong leaders and team members.
Manage Projects and Time
Learning project-management strategies to plan and work through project cycles.
Leverage Self-Reflection
Reflecting on how their process ties to academic concepts while assessing their own learning.
“All the coding activities we did in the SmartLab HQ helped me in my math class. I like that there are different levels to choose from—I worked my way up to the intermediate level!”
We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s change the way your students engage with math and science–in and outside the classroom.