The document discusses the Discovery Strategy, an inductive approach to learning that presents problems for students to solve through trial and error, like the Scientific Method. It notes that the Discovery Strategy takes proper planning and time, but can engage students at different levels and reinforce skills through repetition, though it risks misunderstandings if not carefully designed and may be time consuming. The strategy works best with scaffolding and sometimes direct instruction is preferable.

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2. The Discovery Strategy is… An inductive/ inquiry approach to learning. Simply stated, it presents problems to be solved through trial and error. Who? What? When? Why? Where?

3. A perfect example… The Scientific Method

4. Things to Consider: Sometimes direct instruction is better. Design lessons carefully. Scaffold the lesson to build on prior knowledge. Practice makes perfect!

5. Helpful Hints The Discovery Strategy takes proper planning and time. Plan ahead for problems Create step by step instructions. Remember that students may be doing most of this work on their own.

7. Repeated steps to reinforce knowledge of skills learned

9. Proper preparation is key