Conclusions The participants all agreed that students learn best from science problems that have relevance to real people and ’the real world’. It can be a good and different way to get through the curriculum for teachers. But some fields are better suited than others – pure math problems are harder to solve for pupils than innovating things to help a disabled person with technics, physics, chemistry and biology. Many examples of cooperation have been mentioned: Computer industries, windmill-factories, stove-makers and different local authorities have all shown willing and able to let students gain knowledge with their help. The feedback from companies is an extremely important motivator for the students, as well as a prize can help motivating some. However, a sustainable cooperation rests on resources from both partners, as well as a clear purpose on both sides.
