Reports on two pieces of original mathematics that were created by children. The first is a new algorithm for subtracting developed by a third grader and the second is an attempt to discover the open sentences for the graph of a vertical line developed by a second grader. (RP)

Describes the behavior and characteristics of Canada geese. (CM)

Presents a geometric discovery involving the use of a trapezoid as a base for a pyramid. Includes reproducible student worksheet to be used as a group-discovery exercise. (MKR)

Offers reflections and guidance on network navigation. The history of Internet growth and development, adding information to the network, guidelines for network behavior, and learning to use networks are covered. The results of the May 1993 "Internet Hunt" for 10 pieces of information and the pathways used to find the information are…

The observed effectiveness and efficacy of discovery learning in simulated environments is reviewed, along with problems learners may encounter in discovery learning. How simulations can be combined with instructional support is discussed. Successful discovery learning is related to reasoning from hypotheses, applying the discovery process, and…

When children are invited to learn as they play, explore, discover, and celebrate, the commitment is being fulfilled to preserve and protect their birthright--a joyful education. In this brief column, the author relates the story of four-year-old Jackson. Jackson arrives in class excited at the prospect of visiting his Grandma after school. During…

The path taken and the turns made as a turtle traces a polygon are examined to discover an important theorem in geometry. A unique tool, the Angle Adder, is implemented in the investigation. (Contains 9 figures.)

Learning through discovery and inquiry is one of the cornerstones of mathematics education theory. The examples provide scope for the students to rediscover mathematics in an enjoyable way.

This paper examines one of the potential roles that software agents may have in helping students reduce working memory load while learning from discovery-based multimedia environments: providing explanatory feedback. Two studies examined the "guided feedback hypothesis" according to which, discovery learning environments that use explanatory…

Students in elementary gifted class use discovery to learn about life in industrial New England. Taking multiple days to analyze this topic, students use artifacts (chairs), discussion, and primary sources to explore the politics of the 1830s. They examine the workings of Hitchcockville, Connecticut, and a Massachusetts Shaker colony. Students…

Dynamic inquiry learning emphasizes aspects of change, intellectual flexibility, and critical thinking. Dynamic inquiry learning is characterized by the following criteria: learning as a process, changes during the inquiry, procedural understanding, and affective points of view. This study compared the influence of open versus guided inquiry…

The population growth together with the unsustainable consumption pattern is putting increasing stress on the planet's natural resources. The increasing realisation that humans are harming the environment is taking the form of a global movement intended to change behaviour towards sustainability, now recognised as a framework that links humans to…

Growing science apathy at the K-12 education level represents an alarming development with potentially devastating consequences at individual, societal and economic levels. Technology has been incorporated in science education without fundamentally improving test scores or student attitudes. We claim the core of the problem is how technology is…

Research-oriented learning mode that based on network is significant to cultivate comprehensive-developing innovative person with network teaching in education for all-around development. This paper establishes a research-oriented learning mode by aiming at the problems existing in research-oriented learning based on network environment, and…