Interestingly, while hands-on activities are
viewed as fun and interesting, connecting learning to real-life and discussing ideas with their
peers had a greater relation to student interest in school science. These findings suggest that
inquiry learning can increase Singaporean students’ interest in school science; however, simply
engaging students in hands-on activities is insufficient. Instead, student interest may be increased
by ensuring that classroom activities emphasize the everyday applications of science and allow for
peer discussion.