Strengthening science concepts through Inquiry-based Learning Inquiry-based learning empowers pupils to be critical thinkers. Through a list of questions for each learning outcome, pupils learn to answer different types of questions. There is a learning outcome for each problem or item. The series of questions in each item helps pupils to identify the concept behind the intended learning outcome. With practice, pupils learn how and what kind of questions to pose for a learning outcome. The questions enable pupils to self-direct their learning and the mastery of concepts drive the learning outcome.