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Twin Goals of Mathematics

Principles of Mathematics

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Twin Goals of Mathematics

Principles of Mathematics

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Twin Goals of Mathematics:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Problem Solving

Three Constructs of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:

1. Effective Reasoning:
o Ability to create claims and support them with logical evidence.
o Example: A student argues that the sum of two even numbers is always even, and
justifies it with examples and algebraic reasoning.
2. Decision Making:
o Identifying options, setting criteria to evaluate them, and making choices based on
those criteria.
o Example: A student decides which mathematical method (e.g., substitution vs.
elimination) to use to solve a system of equations after weighing the complexity
of each.
3. Problem Solving:
o Identifying key questions, developing and following plans, and evaluating
solutions.
o Example: A student breaks down a word problem into smaller parts, sets up
equations, solves them, and checks if the answer makes sense in context.

How Students Engage in Critical and Creative Thinking:

1. Argumentation:
o Encourages students to focus on the process rather than just the answer,
promoting reasoning and deeper understanding.
o Scenario: During a discussion on geometric proofs, students must justify each step
they take in proving a theorem.
2. Conflict Resolution:
o Teaches students how to handle disagreements or problems effectively, beneficial
both in and outside the classroom.
o Scenario: When faced with conflicting answers on a group project, students
resolve the issue by reviewing their steps, identifying mistakes, and reaching a
consensus.
3. Conjecture Reasons:
o Students form initial conclusions (conjectures) based on observations or
knowledge and then explore whether these conjectures are correct.
o Scenario: After observing several patterns in a sequence of numbers, a student
predicts the next number and tests the conjecture by checking the rule’s validity.
4. Patterning:
o Recognizing and applying rules to repeating sequences, common in both math and
daily life.
o Scenario: A student identifies the pattern in a number sequence like 2, 4, 8, 16,
and predicts the next number by identifying the doubling rule (exponential
growth).

Examples:

 Effective Reasoning: Explaining why dividing by zero is undefined using logical


arguments.
 Decision Making: Choosing the best way to represent a data set (e.g., bar graph vs. pie
chart) after assessing which provides clearer insight.
 Problem Solving: Solving a complex word problem by breaking it down, applying
appropriate formulas, and checking for accuracy.
These techniques help students build essential mathematical thinking skills by encouraging
active participation, logical reasoning, and creativity.

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