Investigating Mathematical Inquiry

Abstract

The aim of this Round Table is to bring together a community of researchers who focus on the teaching, learning, assessment, and research of a mathematical inquiry approach. We invite those interested in the study of mathematical inquiry to discuss their work or aspects of inquiry that are in need of research. A few questions are listed below to provoke conversation. Bring your own!<br/> <ol><li>What shared and unshared perspectives do we have of mathematical inquiry?</li> <li>What are purposes of mathematical inquiry?</li> <li>How can mathematical inquiry be used to assess learning?</li> <li>What signature practices characterise inquiry pedagogy in mathematics education?</li> <li>How is mathematical inquiry similar to or different from inquiry in other content areas, such as science</li> <li>How does the teaching of mathematical inquiry fit into the broader repertoire of pedagogies used by teachers in the course of a year?</li> <li>What challenges do teachers and students face in adopting mathematical inquiry?</li> <li>Does an inquiry approach benefit children with different backgrounds differently?</li> <li>What are key benefits and drawbacks of learning mathematics through inquiry?</li> <li>Do particular strands of mathematics fit better with inquiry?</li> <li>Does mathematical inquiry improve learning in mathematics?</li> <li>Is mathematical inquiry scalable?</li> <li>How can different paradigms contribute to a diversity of insights into mathematical inquiry?</li> <li>What key research areas are strongly tied to mathematical inquiry (e.g., argumentation, socio-mathematical norms, collaboration)?</li> <li>What are possible programs of research for mathematical inquiry?</li></ol>