An emphasis on mathematical thinking should be at the center of a mathematicscurriculum.
• Children develop multiple ways to enter a mathematical
problem.
They can compare approaches with each other
and engage in serious discussions about differences in their strategies andtheir results.
Children learn to…
… interpret solutions, … determine whether they are reasonable solutions or not, … and explain why it does or does not make senseThese abilities are integral parts of mathematical problem solving.
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