Curiosity & Approaches to Learning

Intrinsic motivation to explore, ask questions, try new things, and persist through challenges.

Examples & Achievements

• Asks "why" and "how" questions frequently
• Tries new activities willingly
• Shows enthusiasm when discovering something new
• Persists with a challenging puzzle instead of abandoning it
• Experiments with materials in creative ways

How to Measure

• Asks 3+ genuine inquiry questions during a single activity (observed)
• Persists with a moderately challenging task for 5+ minutes before seeking help
• Teacher rating on HighScope KDI "Initiative and Curiosity"
• Teaching Strategies GOLD Objective 11a (positive approaches to learning)