inquiry-based thinking
nounUK /ɪnˈkwaɪəri beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
US /ɪnˈkwaɪri beɪst ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
A way of thinking where you ask questions and look for answers yourself.
In science class, inquiry-based thinking helped the students figure out why plants need sunlight.
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2. A learning approach where students explore questions instead of just memorizing facts.
The teacher used inquiry-based thinking to let kids design their own experiments.
3. A problem-solving style that starts with asking good questions.
Her inquiry-based thinking led the team to find a better solution.
4. The habit of wondering why things happen and searching for evidence.
His inquiry-based thinking made him a great detective.