Grade
Big Idea
Algebra allows us to generalize relationships through abstract thinking.
Elaboration
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- After solving a problem, can we extend it? Can we generalize it?
- How can we take a contextualized problem and turn it into a mathematical problem that can be solved?
- How can we tell if a mathematical solution is reasonable?
- Where can errors occur when solving a contextualized problem?
- What do we notice when we square binomials?
- How do we decide on a strategy for solving a system of equations?
keywords
generalize