Inquiry-based learning at a summer summer program
Abstract
This thesis consists of three components related to inquiry-based mathematics learning. The first component is a literature review detailing what inquiry-based learning is, how it is commonly used, and the benefits of this type of instruction. The second part is a collection of math lesson plans for elementary age students. The third component was my experience teaching these lessons and other activities at a math program I ran through the Boys & Girls Club. I was responsible for planning and executing an eight-week long math program for K-5th grade students. This experience and what I learned about inquiry-based learning methods in an educational summer-program setting was presented at my Honors Presentation and Defense.