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A teacher gives cut outs of squares of different side lengths to her students. She asks them to trace the square on a graph paper and count the number of square-boxes traced. She then asks her students to arrive at a relationship between the side length of the square and number of boxes traced by them. Which of the following method is being used by the teacher?

A teacher gives cut outs of squares of different side lengths to her students. She asks them to trace the square on a graph paper and count the number of square-boxes traced. She then asks her students to arrive at a relationship between the side length of the square and number of boxes traced by them. Which of the following method is being used by the teacher? Correct Answer Inductive Method

Various methods of teaching are used for teaching mathematics. The teacher should not stick to one method but rather should change methods according to the needs of the students.Key Points From the above-mentioned information, it could be interpreted that the Inductive Method is being used by the teacher.

  • The inductive approach is based on the process of induction. It is a method of constructing a formula with the help of a sufficient number of concrete examples. 
  • Induction means to provide a universal truth by showing, that if it is true for a particular case.
  • It starts from examples and reaches toward generalizations.
  • Example: The child can be asked to measure, manipulate, and assess in order to deduce the law or a hypothesis using the same
  • The inductive method proceeds from-
    • Particular to general
    • Known to unknown
    • Simple to complex
    • Example to formula


Additional Information

  • Lecture Method - As the name says, it is a teacher-oriented method. The teacher speaks throughout the lesson and students listen passively. This method is better for introducing a lesson, best for the introduction of a topic that includes previous knowledge or facts.
  • Play-way method - Play is the natural instinct of the children. With this method, children are well learned and they learn better in a free environment. It helps in the development of mutual cooperation and in obtaining better learning results.
  • Deductive method: It is based on deduction. At first, the rules are given and then students are asked to apply these rules to solve more problems. It begins with general premises and through logical argument, comes to a specific conclusion.

Hence, from the above points, it can be concluded that the Inductive Method is being used by the teacher.

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