Focus
Time
Rules
Structure
Overall
100

Focus is on form.

What is deductive?

100

It is time-saving. 

What is deductive?  

100

Teachers explicit formulas. 

What is deductive?

100

Grammar items are explicitly stated.

What is deductive?

100

It is less time consuming.

What is deductive?

200

Focus is on meaning.

What is inductive?

200

It takes longer for Ss to grasp.

What is inductive?

200

Students notice rules.

What is inductive?

200

Presented within a context.

What is inductive?

200

It tends to be more efficient in the long run.

What is inductive?

300

It is more teacher-centered learning.

What is deductive?

300

Teachers go straight to the point.

What is deductive?

300

Examples come first.

What is inductive?

300

Students usually complete grammar exercises.

What is deductive?

300

Much depends on the teacher.

What are both?

400

It focuses on the student.

What is inductive?

400

The point is slowly introduced by engaging Ss in conversations.

What is inductive?

400

Ss convert examples on their own sentences.

What is inductive?

400

Students rely on their critical thinking.

What is inductive?

400

Most material can be easily taught.

What is deductive?

500

Ts might use or show a few examples beforehand.

 What is inductive?

500

Introduction takes longer. 

What is inductive?

500

Ss discover rules. 

What is inductive?

500

It encourages faster learning of material.

What is deductive?

500

In the western world, it is more commonly used.

What is deductive?