Makenzi, Middle School Science

Makenzi, a middle school science teacher, used Superstructures with her 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes and saw an immediate shift in engagement. “Each class really, really enjoyed participating,” she explained, noting that students felt more confident and more willing to engage in the curriculum. The classroom quickly became lively, with students discussing, using more academic vocabulary, and building on each other’s thinking. She noticed that students who don’t usually participate began contributing more consistently. Because students could see each other’s ideas in real time, she shared that “I’ve heard aha moments echo across the classroom.” At the same time, AI-generated highlights and misconceptions made it easy to assess student thinking in the moment. Overall, she described the experience as “very positive” and “really engaged and authentic,” with more students finding their voice in a whole-class setting.