IIM Research

The Independent Investigation Method of research is the designated model for all Hooksett students.  Beginning in Kindergarten, students learn how to conduct quality research by following the seven steps of IIM 

(see below). 

Many projects are digital and go into the student's digital portfolios throughout their school years, meeting the requirements of 21st century learning, common core state standards and grade level expectations.

IIM teaches students how to choose a topic, set research goals, find notefacts (without copying), organize their findings, create a product and present it to an audience.

The IIM Model - What is it? How does it work?

The Independent Investigation Method is a teaching model that guides primary, elementary, and secondary students through the research process. IIM empowers teachers to combine your required curriculum with vital research skills, choosing from options for integration of state standards, the length of the study, and students' grade, skills and learning styles.

Within this model, there are two skill levels: Basic and Proficient. All students need to begin at the Basic Level where the foundation skills necessary for more advanced research are taught. The Proficient Level is for older students who have mastered basic research skills and are capable of applying the more sophisticated skills required at this level.

Because IIM is a continuum of skills, the process and progressions are based on goals as well as the research experience, grade, and skill level of students. The following diagram illustrates this progression from beginning to advanced research.