Contends that the teaching of mathematics permits expansion of the personality and furthers development of intellecutual independence. (Author/DB)

Discovery learning, defined as intentional learning through problem solving and under the supervision of the teacher, is discussed in terms of its advantages and disadvantages, with suggestions for its application. (JMF)

Discussed are several books suitable for use with elementary school students to help them conduct their own studies of animals, especially in regard to the way they communicate. (KC)

Worksheets designed to help students explore factoring integers are presented. (MP)

Activities designed to aid pupils explore the Fibonacci sequence are presented in worksheets. (MP)

Novel practice exercises for addition and subtraction using a special number puzzle called a number chain are suggested. (MK)

Argues that exploration is a constrained behavior category relative to play and provides an economic illustration of behavioral elements during exploration and play. (MP)

A student-centered teaching method known as the inquiry model is explored in its relation to physical education. (LH)

Previews research on motivational effects of discovery learning, and argues that, although there is general theoretical support for the view that discovery learning methods are superior to expository teaching methods in terms of generating intrinsic motivation, it is unclear whether intrinsic or extrinsic explanations account better for observed…

The concept of "baby research" signifies a playful investigation that takes place at a child's initiative, carried out with freedom and joy, without specific knowledge of preconceived ideas of where it will lead. A joyous firsthand experience with Cuisenaire rods is described by a teacher who once disliked teaching mathematics.…

Having students find and cut out of graph paper the 12 pentominoes can provide an enjoyable exercise in perception, discovery, and double checking. The pentominoes can then be used to illustrate informally several geometric concepts. (SD)

A number of paper-folding activities are described. The activities illustrate geometric concepts, theorems, and construction techniques. (SD)

A sophomore-level course in applications of mathematics was designed to introduce students to the diversity of situations in which mathematical models are used. The course precedes the study of the calculus, and is composed of a sequence of modules. A problem-solving approach is used. (SD)

Presents a brief history of the development of written language as a means of communication and discusses the characteristics of reading and how this latter activity contributed to the growth of subjectivity. (36 references) (CK)

Provides an account of the instruction of university-level introductory physics courses using a framework characterized by curiosity-driven inquiry in science and science teaching. Describes the role of the instructor as providing students with the incentive to learn science through their pursuit of personally meaningful questions. Contains 25…