Inq-ITS

What Inq-ITS is

Inq-ITS is an online science learning environment for student investigations and teacher assessment. Its NGSS-aligned virtual lab collection includes more than 150 investigations where students can design and conduct science inquiries across multiple subjects. Rex, an AI virtual tutor, gives students feedback while they work, and science tutoring is available in English and Spanish. Teachers can receive real-time alerts showing which students need help and which skills need attention, alongside classroom and student performance reports. Inq-ITS automatically assesses student work using patented algorithms and generates performance reports. Google sign-in, Google Classroom, and Clever support account access and class organization; Google Classroom can also be used to post assigned labs. The service runs in a web browser on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPad, and Android devices. It requires a stable internet connection, cookies, JavaScript, and WebSockets for full functionality. Teacher registration provides full access, and the trial ends 30 days after students begin using assigned labs. Free digital labs are also available for practicing science investigation skills. School and district plans are priced according to student numbers, with district-wide and multi-year options.

Who it suits

Inq-ITS suits science teachers and schools that want students to investigate through virtual labs while teachers track progress and areas where help is needed. Its multi-subject labs, English and Spanish tutoring, and classroom organization integrations may also fit schools using Google Classroom or Clever.

Limits

The full-access trial expires 30 days after students begin using assigned labs. School and district plans are priced based on student numbers; district-wide and multi-year options are available.

Getting started

1. Visit https://www.inqits.com/ in a web browser
2. Register as a teacher to receive full access
3. Use Google sign-in, Google Classroom, or Clever for account access and class organization
4. Assign labs for students to begin using them
5. Ensure the browser has stable internet, cookies, JavaScript, and WebSockets enabled

Verdict

Choose Inq-ITS if your school wants virtual science investigations paired with automated assessment and real-time teacher alerts. It is also a fit for classrooms that use Google Classroom or Clever. Schools seeking a set published price will need to request pricing based on their student count and scope.