Problem Solving:
Reasoning and Proof:
Communication:
Connection:
Representation:
- All answers should be stated in a clear, well written sentence
- An explanation of how you got your answer could be included, to make your answer stronger
- Follow the basic rules of writing -- use proper grammar, check your spelling, use capitals when necessary, use proper punctuation
Reasoning and Proof:
- Number sentences should have units -- no naked numbers!
- Show all of the work which you've done to reach your answer
- Do not use mental math -- show each step which you took to solve the problem
Communication:
- Be sure to include specific math language in your answer
- Math language includes (but is not limited to):
- addends
- sum
- minuend
- subtrahend
- difference
- factors
- product
- dividend
- divisor
- quotient
- fractions
- numerator
- denominator
- improper fraction
- mixed number
- percentage
- whole
- part of a whole
- place value
- decimals
- tenths
- hundredths
- thousandths
- rounding
- estimation
Connection:
- Be sure to notice something specific in your work
- Remember, you cannot notice the answer -- you cannot restate the answer as a part of the connection
- Avoid vague noticings - for example, do not say "I noticed there were many steps involved in solving the problem"
- Justify your noticing - clearly state what you have noticed and how you know you are correct
- IE: Statement, Because, Reason - I believe that ______________________, and I know because _________________________________
Representation:
- An expert is able to solve their work in more than one way
- Show how you can solve this problem using another strategy
- Representations can be drawings, tables, charts, number lines, or any other type of strategy which you may use to solve the problem