Sandra Laursen
University of Colorado Boulder
Joint work with
Marja-Liisa Hassi, Marina Kogan, and Anne-Barrie Hunter
Ethnography & Evaluation Research
Tim Weston
ATLAS Assessment and Research Center,
University of Colorado Boulder
What has Ally Learned? Outcomes for Students and Teachers of IBL Mathematics Courses
We have recently completed data analysis for a large, multi-method study of inquiry-based learning in college mathematics as implemented across four university IBL Mathematics Centers. From classroom observations and interviews, we identify key features of these courses that were generally shared despite variations in style and implementation.
We share some of the rich evidence from student surveys, tests, interviews, and academic records about how students benefited from IBL experiences and who appeared to benefit in particular. Finally, we highlight the learning processes that were important in these IBL classrooms, particularly the “twin pillars” of deep engagement in mathematics and collaboration with others.