Problem+Solving

media type="custom" key="5944949" flat toc =Problem Solving= It is expected that students will use a variety of methods to solve real-life, practical, technical, and theoretical problems.

It is expected that students will:
 * solve problems that involve a specific content area (e.g., geometry, algebra, trigonometry statistics, probability)
 * solve problems that involve more than one content area
 * solve problems that involve mathematics within other disciplines
 * analyse problems and identify the significant elements
 * develop specific skills in selecting and using an appropriate problem-solving strategy or combination of strategies chosen from, but not restricted to, the following:
 * guess and check
 * look for a pattern
 * make a systematic list
 * make and use a drawing or model
 * eliminate possibilities
 * work backward
 * simplify the original problem
 * develop alternative original approaches
 * analyse keywords
 * demonstrate the ability to work individually and co-operatively to solve problems
 * determine that their solutions are correct and reasonable
 * clearly communicate a solution to a problem and justify the process used to solve it
 * use appropriate technology to assist in problem solving