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"So according to our "big tent" model of PBL, some of the newer "X-BLs" -- problem-, challenge- and design-based -- are basically modern versions of the same concept. They feature, to varying degrees, all of BIE's 8 Essential Elements of PBL, although each has its own distinct flavor. (And by the way, each of these three, along with project-based learning, falls under the general category of inquiry-based learning -- which also includes research papers, scientific investigations, Socratic Seminars or other text-based discussions, etc."

Creating learning situations that encourage transfer of knowledge Two vital lessons.1) Transfer is the bottom-line goal of all learning, not scripted behavior. 2) Transfer means that a learner can draw upon and apply from all of what was learned, as the situation warrants, not just do one move at a time in response to a prompt.

"The famous Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget stated: "to understand is to invent", highlighting the active nature of the learner. The above discussion provides an outline of the theoretical foundation on which Inquiry-Based Learning rests. Furthermore, it provides a summary of the mounting evidence that students who are given the opportunity to learn mathematics through inquiry develop better strategic competence and deeper conceptual understanding of mathematics. "

A interesting article discussing Montessori methods, problem solving, brain science and historical sequence of teaching mathematics.

3 Responses to a students favorite question " Why do I need this"...

"Bootstrap, (has) its goal of teaching a basic math curriculum - algebra - while students also learn about computer coding,"

A practical list of Math teaching/learning methods that embrace inquiry for deep understanding.

The Story of Deborah Loewenberg Ball - an extraordinary Math educator and her path to teaching excellence through life long learning.

The Rational Number project is an ongoing research project investigation student learning and teacher enhancement. LInks to research on group page.

"MathleteBlogs.com is a resource for mathematics teachers to connect their math students with peers from around the globe to enhance their mathematical learning experience from K-12."

Dan Meyer Shares Ideas for Real World Math Lessons

Math supports the brain and processes beyond the classroom.

Prompts for finding out why student make mistakes on word problems.

A list of manipulative for all sorts of purposes / lessons/ problem solving.

A discussion of practices that help make a flipped classroom work.