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the work a mere quiz on the facts committed by the 

 pupil, but will so arrange the material as to enable 

 the pupil to discover relationship for himself. The 

 writer has found tables like the following very con- 

 venient in this step. They are inserted here to sug- 

 gest the form, which can be multiplied and varied 

 according to the nature of the subject. Pupils should 

 be first instructed how to make the tables by the 

 teacher giving the dimensions in inches and fraction 

 of inches. A proper notebook for each pupil in 

 which to record his notes and keep such tables is 

 convenient. 



IV. FIELD LESSON. 



The field work of Step Four may be done partly 

 during (a) the extended Saturday excursion of the 

 class, or it may be done (&) during a regular school 

 period.* 



The excursion must be regulated by the teacher 

 according to the season and the nature of the weather. 

 Perfect freedom should be given the class in these 

 excursions, since recreation and enjoyment is one 

 important object of them. Yet, having something 

 definite in view need not interfere with this primary 

 object. A problem may be given the class, and the 

 pupils should be encouraged in making collections. 

 They should be properly instructed as to what equip- 

 ment is necessary for the excursion. (See Part II, 

 Chapter IV.) 



In the latter or outdoor recitation period both the 

 teacher and the pupil should have something definite 

 in view. The period is not to be wasted by merely 

 strolling about idly. It is part of the regular work, 

 and should not be omitted, except for unavoidable 

 reasons, such as unfavorable weather. 



Besides this regular field-work, in which the teacher 

 takes part, the whole school may be made to take inter- 



