Surprising Effects of Inquiry Based Learning. Special Session: "Teaching and Learning Proof in Inquiry-Based Courses: Integrating Research and Practice", Math Fest 2005, Albuquerque, NM (August 2005).

Abstract

When inquiry-based learning is used in classes before the ``transitions'' course, there are surprising effects on the students' ability to write proofs. Students who had a Modified Moore Method Calculus III course have better self-evaluation skills and are more able to ask appropriate questions to improve their conceptual understanding than students who enrolled in a lecture-oriented Calculus III course. These groups and this surprising effect of inquiry-based learning will be discussed.