What is Inquiry-based Mathematical Learning?
Faculty Mentor
Hyung Sook Lee
Document Type
Poster
Start Date
10-5-2023 11:15 AM
End Date
10-5-2023 1:00 PM
Location
PUB NCR
Department
Mathematics
Abstract
To make schools accountable for the education and learning they provide for their students, updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with the No Child Left Behind Act created a ripple effect of damage to student learning. This kind of pressure on schools and students puts more focus on students getting good grades than focusing on effort. Lack of effort created bad habits and poor study skills, especially in mathematics. Recent studies state that math proficiency in the U.S. is 38% and 50% in Washington state (Public School Review, 2023). This type of learning outcome cries for help on how teacher-directed classrooms at all levels of math are losing their effectiveness and need for change. This paper will be reviewing three journals and four books on what inquiry-based mathematical learning is, how it works in a classroom, how it relates to the 5 practices, and how to balance the love for mathematics with the love for students. When teachers change their teacher-centered classrooms to inquiry-based classrooms they may provide a more effective learning environment for all levels of mathematics. An example of an inquiry-based science lesson plan will be added to the poster with an addition of a science station next to the poster.
Recommended Citation
Killian, Suzanne, "What is Inquiry-based Mathematical Learning?" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 19.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/res_2023/p2_2023/19
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What is Inquiry-based Mathematical Learning?
PUB NCR
To make schools accountable for the education and learning they provide for their students, updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act with the No Child Left Behind Act created a ripple effect of damage to student learning. This kind of pressure on schools and students puts more focus on students getting good grades than focusing on effort. Lack of effort created bad habits and poor study skills, especially in mathematics. Recent studies state that math proficiency in the U.S. is 38% and 50% in Washington state (Public School Review, 2023). This type of learning outcome cries for help on how teacher-directed classrooms at all levels of math are losing their effectiveness and need for change. This paper will be reviewing three journals and four books on what inquiry-based mathematical learning is, how it works in a classroom, how it relates to the 5 practices, and how to balance the love for mathematics with the love for students. When teachers change their teacher-centered classrooms to inquiry-based classrooms they may provide a more effective learning environment for all levels of mathematics. An example of an inquiry-based science lesson plan will be added to the poster with an addition of a science station next to the poster.
