Discover
Start with interests, observations, and a simple STEM question.
core / QFP
A pathway gives STEM practice a purpose.
Students should know what they are building toward. QFP pathways create milestones that families, schools, and mentors can understand.
Build
Create a prototype, data story, research note, demo, or slide structure with reviewable decisions.
Review
Use mentor feedback to improve project logic, evidence, usability, and communication.
Show
Present a final piece of work and identify the next learning step.
Pathway
From curiosity to presentation evidence.
QFP works best when learning has a sequence and a visible output.
Discover
Choose a STEM topic and define the question.
Build
Create a prototype, brief, data story, or demo outline.
Review
Use mentor feedback to improve the work.
Present
Explain the logic, evidence, and limits.
Plan
Choose the next learning step.