Ask mathematical questions of themselves and others.
Collaborate with peers through discourse in shared learning experiences.
Struggle in a productive way by grappling with ideas and relationships to gain a deeper mathematical understanding.
​Think flexibly and understand that there can be more than one way to get an answer, or even more than one answer.
Explain different ways of solving problems, testing solutions, communicating ideas, and respectfully critiquing the reasoning of others.
Generalize and make connections among mathematical ideas.
Communicate ideas and understanding clearly through the use of multiple tools, resources, and models.
Connect mathematics to real-world situations and see the math in their world.
Reflect on their thinking and learning.
See themselves as thriving mathematical thinkers, who realize the joys of learning and understanding math.