Balance quality and cost in science courses
Pair Science Interactive’s hands-on and digital labs with OpenStax textbooks to build cost-effective, high-quality STEM courses, without pricing students out.
The challenge: Why STEM students struggle
High-quality science education requires more than just great instruction—it depends on students having access to the right materials at the right time. But too often, barriers like cost, mismatched resources, and accessibility gaps get in the way.
- Expensive textbooks: Rising costs mean students opt out or try to go without
- Inconsistent materials: Different textbook editions, used copies, and third-party resellers create uneven experiences
- Disconnects between lectures and labs: Without a seamless link between textbooks, lab work, and lectures, students in any format can fall behind.
- Limited access: If students forget their textbook or need to check a concept mid-lab, they miss opportunities to reinforce concepts when they need them most.
The solution? Standardized, affordable, and integrated materials that meet students where they are.
Make learning science accessible to more students.
With hands-on and virtual labs paired with OpenStax textbooks, you can give every student the chance to participate in high quality, affordable labs.
Maintain affordability for students
No bookstore markups or hidden costs—students get free, high-quality textbooks with no expensive requirements.
Centralize and standardize your textbooks
OpenStax materials are easily accessible through the Science Interactive lab management platform and can be fully integrated with student lab work.
Support student learning during lab work
Students can reference their textbook during hands-on lab work, reinforcing concepts and helping them stay on track when they have questions.
A partnership breaking down barriers in STEM education.
Reinforce lab learning with OpenStax textbook integration
- On-demand reference: Students can quickly revisit textbook sections during experiments.
- Independent problem-solving: Helps students troubleshoot and apply concepts on their own.
- Reduces cognitive overload: Clear connections between textbook and lab work make learning more intuitive.
- Improves retention: Reinforced learning throughout lab exercises prepares students for exams and real-world applications.
Keep every student on the same page from day one
- One platform for everything: Textbooks, lab materials, and coursework all in one place.
- No mismatched editions: Every student has access to the same up-to-date content.
- Instant availability: No waiting for bookstore shipments or dealing with out-of-date copies.
- Seamless lab integration: Textbooks align with hands-on and digital labs, reinforcing key concepts.
Incorporate into any course format or modality
- Seamless lab connections: Hands-on and digital labs integrate with OpenStax content, reinforcing concepts across all course formats and modalities.
- Always accessible: Digital-first textbooks and lab instructions mean students can study and complete work from anywhere, anytime.
- Supports different teaching styles: Works for synchronous, asynchronous, and self-paced learning.
- Keeps students engaged: No matter where or how they learn, students have consistent, standardized course materials to support their success.
Integrate Science Interactive and OpenStax textbooks
Today, Science Interactive has 6 QM-certified disciplines that can be fully integrated with OpenStax textbooks.
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