Inquiry learningHow does IBL relate to our mathematics curriculum?

Tool IG-1: The potential of IBL to meet curricular demands in

mathematics

Overview

Aim: to better understand how IBL relates to the curriculumWe will:• Discuss student learning;• Explore teaching for this type of

learning within the curriculum.

IBL: student learning

• What mathematics do students learn by engaging in IBL?

Five areas of competence

The Eurydice report (2011) highlights the following competencies in mathematics:• Mastering basic skills and procedures;• Understanding mathematical concepts and

principles;• Applying mathematics in real-life contexts;• Communicating about mathematics; and• Reasoning mathematically.

(Mathematics Education in Europe: Common Challenges and National Policies, 2011)

Competence skills in the curriculum

• Explore curriculum documents;• Where are the competence skills?• How can teaching promote these

alongside developing content knowledge?

Developing competencies and knowledge

• Share the main points from the paired work.

• Read the extract and exampleson page 1 of the handout;

• What knowledge and competencies may be developed through these contrasting examples?

Finishing off

• How can IBL begin to address the curricular demands of mathematics ?

• Select one element from the curriculum and design a short task with an IBL approach to develop both knowledge and some relevant competencies. Use the Mascil materials to provide inspiration!