Summary+of+Mathematical+Practices

This was created and shared by Emily Quinn to put the Mathematical Practices into 'student friendly' words. START A MATH CONVERSATION 1.Make Sense of the Problem, Don’t Give Up! What is the problem asking? 2.Reason Abstractly; Break Apart the Problem How can I think about this problem in a deeper way? 3. Create an Explanation and Justify your Answer How did I solve the problem? Why did I solve it this way? 4. Model – Draw Out your Thinking What can I use to help me solve this problem? 5. Use Appropriate Tools What is the best tool to use to solve this problem? 6. Pay Attention to Details and Use Your Vocabulary What is important in this problem? 7. Organize Your Thinking What steps do I need to take to solve this problem? 8. Look for Patterns Can I find a pattern to help make the problem easier?