Overview
What's a TIP Tester?
A TIP Tester is a 4th–12th grade TIP student who loves learning on his or her own and who demonstrates independence, resourcefulness, and commitment. If you have these qualities, you could become a TIP Tester!
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What is Duke TIP Independent Learning?
Duke TIP's Independent Learning program offers students rigorous and engaging independent study opportunities anytime, anywhere. Highly-motivated, self-starting learners develop advanced critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning and interdisciplinary thinking. Students pursue authentic, creative projects and above-level readings, writing assignments, and problem sets that challenge students at their individual level. Students should choose a mentor in their local area who can provide guidance, grading, and expertise.
Duke TIP Independent Learning courses are developed by expert educators and tested by TIP students. Some of the units students have tested including: Discovering Science Outdoors, and Cryptology & Mathematics, as well as courses such as Foundations of Modern Biology, Growing Up Heroic: Adventures in Greek Mythology, The Reader's Journey, Volume 1 and The Reader's Journey Volume 2, and The Writer's Journey, Volume 1 and The Writer's Journey, Volume 2.
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