Summary
Math is a particularly tricky subject for asking higher-level questions. Here are a couple of techniques I’ve used to prompt students to think, not merely calculate.
- A look at how removing structure can lead to more opportunities to think.
- Here's how _asking for equivalence_ can extend thinking beyond the final answer.
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