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From problem to knowledge

A longform PQK essay on from problem to knowledge, written for students, families, and schools who need the craft explained at working length.

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problem framingquestion designevidence habits

Finish the loop without inflation

This page is for a team that wants a showcase title too soon. Knowledge is a model that changed after a miss. Narrow field friction into an inquiry question.

What each station produces

If the showcase cannot point at four-column friction log, researchable question, dated evidence, revised model, return to the station that is empty.

Where teams jump the trail

Jumping to a title is how a live question dies. Mentors ask for the trail. They do not seize the build.

How to re-enter

Write info@pqk.org. Fit details stay on apply.

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CurriculumSix inquiry tracksProblem, question, evidence, models, builds, and showcase.InsightsInquiry field notesLongform guidance on STEM inquiry and researchable questions.ApplyOpen an inquiryWhat a first note should include about setting and constraints.FAQLab questionsClubs, evidence logs, families, mentors, and showcases.