The Podgon Game
A definition-guessing game that develops skills in careful defining, counterexample reasoning, and precision of mathematical language.
Grades 6-10
The Podgon Game: Teacher Guide
Teacher Guide · 3-4 sessions
The Podgon Game: Student Handout
Student Handout · 1-2 sessions
The Podgon Game: Extension Pack
Extension Pack · 2-3 sessions
The Podgon Game: Assessment Rubric
Assessment Rubric
Reference methods
Podgon Assessment Rubric
A rubric for evaluating inquiry-based learning by distinguishing surface answers from deeper reasoning moves.
Academic Knowledge, Commonsense Knowledge, and Demarcation
A reference-only answer object for K.P. Mohanan's position on demarcating academic knowledge, scientific inquiry, and commonsense knowledge for curriculum design.
Constructing and Evaluating Qualitative Formalisms
A reference-only answer object for K.P. Mohanan's position on teaching students to construct and evaluate qualitative or toy formalisms, including logical-form representations, in inquiry education.