Which practice is recommended to engage students who are turned off by science?

• A. Pure lecture
• B. An inquiry-based approach to science education that invites students to generate questions and discover answers
• C. Rote memorization
• D. Heavy testing before any exploration

Answer: (B)

Engaging students who are turned off by science happens when learning is driven by their curiosity rather than by treating science as a fixed set of facts. An inquiry-based approach invites students to generate questions and discover answers, making learning active, relevant, and personal. They design investigations, reason with evidence, and discuss ideas, so science feels like a living process they can explore and own. This builds motivation and confidence, especially for learners who have been disengaged. By contrast, pure lecture tends to be passive, rote memorization emphasizes only recall without understanding, and heavy testing before exploration creates pressure that stifles curiosity.