Investigator Students

Investigator is a transformative phase in cognitive development. At this stage, student's minds are honing advanced problem-solving skills through hypothesis testing and abstract thinking.  As they can now follow more difficult multi-step directions, learning becomes layered, adding depth to their basic understandings by introducing advanced cause and effect and inferential thinking. 

As your child advances in this cognitive stage, they are also developing public speaking skills and persuasive and argumentative abilities. As investigators of their faith, students are becoming grounded in their faith developing a deeper understanding of scripture, cultivating the skills necessary for independent exploration to expand their belief system, and improving their research techniques leading to more thoughtful reflection. This phase serves as a pivotal academic and spiritual journey, equipping students with the tools to navigate complex biblical truths and encouraging a lifelong commitment to thoughtful inquiry within their faith. 

In this stage, there is some flexibility introduced with the materials. With open spaces for writing, parents can require more or less of their students based on level of advancement, as well as require longer or more complex responses from their students.