The activity in Chapter 3 involving folding paper in half numerous times is an example where students discover properties and invent their own mathematical rules.Which term best describes this type of lesson?
A)Behaviorist.
B)Piagetian.
C)Inquiry.
D)Invention.
E)Traditional.

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Inquiry-based learning involves students in the process of exploring the natural or material world in a way that leads to asking questions, making discoveries, and rigorously testing those discoveries in the search for new understanding. The activity described fits this model as it encourages students to explore, ask questions, and discover mathematical properties on their own.

The Activity in Chapter 3 Involving Folding Paper in Half