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Peer reviewedZilliox, Joseph T.; Lowery, Shannon G. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Describes an extended investigation of polygons and polyhedra which was conducted in response to a challenge posed in Focus, a newsletter from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). Students were challenged to construct a polyhedron with faces that measure more than 13 inches to a side. Outlines the process, including the questions posed…
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Discovery Processes, Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedPeace, Nigel; And Others – Mathematics in School, 1997
Describes an activity in which geometry and trigonometry are studied using pyramids. Identical model pyramids are constructed from card stock, along with pyramids of different proportions and cuboids to use as controls. Also includes an investigation of some apparently non-scientific claims. (DDR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Discovery Learning, Discovery Processes, Experiential Learning
Lorton, Mary Baratta – 1972
Based on the idea that through active involvement with the materials the child would draw out the generalizations within the material, a teacher's method of activity-centered learning for early childhood education is presented. The first section of the book deals with the development of language through workjobs, emphasizing perception, matching,…
Descriptors: Discovery Processes, Early Childhood Education, Educational Games, Experiential Learning
Edwards, Laurie D. – Educational Technology, 1994
Reports on a pilot study that examined use by sixth-grade students in Costa Rica of a mathematical microworld written in LOGO. The investigation had three phases: (1) open exploration of the microworld; (2) group discussion and sharing of hypotheses; and (3) guided discovery and problem solving. (Contains 11 references.) (SLW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Constructivism (Learning), Cooperative Learning
