"How to think like Sherlock Holmes". A method to study Mathematics
Martha Takane
TL;DR
This paper explores a teaching method inspired by Sherlock Holmes to enhance mathematical thinking in students through observation, questioning, and playful exploration, based on the author's teaching experiences.
Contribution
It introduces a novel pedagogical approach to teaching mathematics by emulating Holmes' reasoning and observation skills, grounded in practical teaching experiences.
Findings
Students develop better observational and questioning skills.
The method encourages playful exploration in learning mathematics.
Teachers observe improved engagement and understanding in students.
Abstract
Children can take many paths to become scientists. But they undoubtedly include the following steps Play, play and play; Observe; Ask (themselves). In this paper I will talk about some of my experiences teaching girls and boys, teenagers and my students in the science school at UNAM, as well as High school teachers in my course "How to think like Sherlock Holmes".
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TopicsKnowledge Societies in the 21st Century