Learners use inductive reasoning every day but might not realize it. An instructive video demonstrates that the process of inductive reasoning means searching for and identifying patterns. The instructor begins with numeric examples and then shows geometric examples.

Concepts

inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video at optimal points to have classes use inductive reasoning to identify the patterns
• Post the video as a resource for pupils to use throughout the unit

Classroom Considerations

• Showing the video requires Internet access

• This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

• Connects the concepts to algebraic examples that are familiar to learners

Cons

• Omits application and real-life connections

Common Core

MP2