This style of learning is often referred to as discovery based learning. This type of learning has often been used in the science field, and is also starting to be used in the math arena more and more. It is an approach based on hypothesis, or questions. The emphasis is always about questions, and assumptions. It is about developing higher order thinking skills. This style of learning helps students develop curiosity. This curiosity becomes a habit and develops into investigative analysis of problems they encounter.
In both the math and science field, students learn to identify the problem, search for patterns, develop hypotheses, and then systematically go about proving or disproving the hypothesis.
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Hi Sharon, just found your blog. Discovery based learning is the #1 way for students to think through the math...or the science - and OWN it. Once a child is taught through guided instruction (or discovery based learning) they are are basically unstoppable because they know how to reason, think and have a clear number sense.
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