Mathematical Competencies
Reasoning and Analyzing
- Develop thinking strategies to solve puzzles and play games
- Explore, analyze, and apply mathematical ideas using reason, technology, and other tools
- Estimate reasonably and demonstrate fluent, flexible, and strategic thinking about number
- Model with mathematics in situational contexts
- Think creatively and with curiosity and wonder when exploring problems
Understanding and Solving
- Develop, demonstrate, and apply conceptual understanding of mathematical ideas through play, story, inquiry, and problem solving
- Visualize to explore and illustrate mathematical concepts and relationships
- Apply flexible and strategic approaches to solve problems
- Solve problems with persistence and a positive disposition
- Engage in problem-solving experiences connected with place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
Communicating and Representing
- Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions in many ways
- Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms
- Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to discussions in the classroom
- Take risks when offering ideas in classroom discourse
Connecting and Reflecting
- Reflect on mathematical thinking
- Connect mathematical concepts with each other, other areas, and personal interests
- Use mistakes as opportunities to advance learning
- Incorporate First Peoples worldviews, perspectives, knowledge, and practices to make connections with mathematical concepts