The Moore Method
A Tradition of Active Student Learning in
Mathematics
“That student is taught the best who is
told the least.”
•R.L. Moore’s Method of
Teaching (cont’d)
–Competitive classroom
atmosphere
•No cooperation between students, in class or in preparation for
class
•R.L.
Moore usually called on the weakest students first
–Emphasis on student’s
self-reliance
•Students were not allowed to use books, or ask other students/instructors
for help
–Built on R.L. Moore’s
ability to carefully gauge each student’s
capabilities and her progress throughout the semester