Abstract
Inquiry-based learning is a topic of growing interest in the mathematical community. Much of the focus has been on using these methods in calculus and higher-level classes. This article describes the design and implementation of a set of inquiry-based learning activities in a Math for Liberal Arts course at a small, private, Catholic college. Activity design, student responses, class management, and student and instructor attitudes are discussed.
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Laurie Lenz
Dr Laurie Lenz received her Ph.D. in Mathematics from the State University of New York at Albany. She is currently a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Marymount University in Arlington, VA, just outside Washington D.C. Her interests include skiing, volleyball, and many different types of adventures with her husband and two young children.