1. Inquiry learning What happens in an IBL classroom ? Observing an IBL classroom Tool # IA-2 http://mascil.mathshell.org.uk/?page_id=504

2. Overview Aim: to consider the characteristics of classrooms where students are engaged in inquiry learning. We will: observe an IBL lesson (video); look for different teacher and student behaviours.

3. Watch the video: Building with plastic bottles in Honduras Look out for: – What does the teacher do? – What do the students do? Teachers and students in an IBL classroom

4. Discuss your personal responses Make a note of your main points

5. Discussion Share your responses How does this classroom differ from a traditional classroom?

6. Finishing off Plan to teach an inquiry lesson Agree on a research question Be ready to report back next time For detailed advice and guidance on teaching an inquiry lesson see here. here © Centre for Research in Mathematics Education, University of Nottingham 2013 - 2014