Tag Archive: inquiry based teaching

The Learning Cycle

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What does real learning look like? Check out this learning cycle - and where it can end up.

Math Skills in a Math Toolbox

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Do your kids have a math toolbox? Are they comfortable choosing any tool they like?

Differentiated Instruction

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It's a great term for a great idea. Turns out I've been doing it for a long while. Check out the tips. (First in a series.)

Teach a Man to Fish... Really?

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Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day... But is teaching him to fish really any better?

Improving Creativity with Technology

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As a vehement opponent of calculators, this article is as surprising to me as it might be to anyone! Here's how to use technology and calculators to encourage discovery and creativity in math!

How to Create an Inquiry Zone for Math Learning

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Here're some tips on creating a safe discovery atmosphere - an Inquiry Zone - for math learning.

Inquiry-based Math Instruction

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Inspired by twitter friends, here are some ideas on creating a better math learning environment using inquiry-based math instruction.