Learning Mathematics By Discovery

Discovery learning can be effectively used to stimulate and maintain interest in mathematics. Furthermore, such an approach promotes creativity and originality in students which are important for a student’s future success in mathematics. This paper highlights and illustrates learning by discovery. Keywords Pure discovery, guided discovery, exploration, verification, generalization DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/av.v1i0.5307 Academic Voices 2011; 1: 31-33