Children's mathematical reasoning: opportunities for developing understanding and creative thinking

Vale, CM; Bragg, LA; Widjaja, Wanty; Herbert,; Loong,

Children's mathematical reasoning: opportunities for developing understanding and creative thinking

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posted on 2024-06-03, 17:50 authored by CM Vale, LA Bragg, Wanty WidjajaWanty Widjaja, Herbert, Loong

Reasoning underpins students' mathematical understanding and promotes creative thinking. It is regarded as a key mathematical proficiency. This article discusses the reasoning actions that primary children employed and teachers noticed for "What else belongs?" a task focused on forming and testing conjectures.

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Adelaide, SA

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eng

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C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

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2017 Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers

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Australian primary mathematics classroom

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22

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3-8

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1326-0286

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1

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Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers

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reasoning generalising understanding creative thinking School of Education 019999 Mathematical Sciences not elsewhere classified 130105 Primary Education (excl Maori)930199 Learner and Learning not elsewhere classified 4999 Other mathematical sciences 3903 Education systems 3901 Curriculum and pedagogy

Children's mathematical reasoning: opportunities for developing understanding and creative thinking

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