MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
CHAPTER 5
Inquiry-based Teaching
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, the pre-service teacher (PST) should be
able to:
a. identify the components of 5E’s teaching model;
b. describe how 5E’s model is appropriate in Mathematics teaching and
learning;
c. design a lesson plan using 5E’s model; and,
d. demonstrate the designed lesson plan using 5E’s model.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
INQUIRY-BASED TEACHING
The inquiry approach, sometimes termed “discovery”,
“heuristic”, and “problem solving” is defined simply as a
teaching method which is modeled after the
investigative processes of scientists.
Research suggests that inquiry-based science instruction
enhances students’ understanding of concepts in
science and increases students’ interest in the field
(Hoftsein and Mamlok-Naaman, 2007).
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
The 5E Inquiry-Based Instructional Model is based upon
cognitive psychology, constructivist theory to
learning, and best practices in STEM instruction
(Bybee and Landes 1990).
The 5E Instructional Model brings coherence to different
teaching strategies, provides connections among
educational activities, and helps [science] teachers make
decisions about interactions with students (BSCS 2019).
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
• The teacher gauges student prior
knowledge and/or identifies possible
Engagement misconceptions (Duran and Duran
2004).
• Mentally engage the students with a
question or activity.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
• Provides students with a common base of
hands-on activities. These activities will help
students use prior knowledge to inquire,
Exploration generate new ideas, and conduct a
preliminary investigation (Bybee 2009).
• Students carry out out hands-on activities to
make sense of a concept.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
• Students explain their understanding of
concepts and the teacher corrects students’
misconceptions (Bybee 2009). During this phase
Explanation the teacher may provide formal definitions,
notes, and labels (Duran and Duran 2004).
• Teacher explains concepts and skills introduced
in the Explore phase.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
• Students are encouraged to apply their
new understanding of concepts, while
Elaboration reinforcing new skills (Duran and
Duran, 2004).
• Students conduct additional activities
to apply learning to new situations.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I
MATH 118 – PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Pangasinan State University – Sta. Maria Campus
5 E’s OF INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING
• According to Bybee (2009), “The evaluation
phase encourages students to assess their
Evaluation
understanding and abilities and provides
opportunities for teachers to evaluate student
progress toward achieving the educational
objectives” (p. 5).
• Students review and reflect on their learning.
ELDIMAR D. BACSAL, MSc.
Instructor I