definition & hallmarks
classroom examples
second language learners
students with disabilities
100

this is characterized by one's ability to connect math concepts to make sense of a new one

what is math reasoning?

100

an example of math reasoning in the classroom is making ______ between different areas of math.

what are connections?

100

these aids can help second-language learners grasp what is being asked.

what are visual aids?

100

this technique is characterized by celebrating students' progress and achievements in math reasoning. 

what is positive reinforcement?

200

math reasoning can be seen as the ____ that bonds kids' mathematical skills together.

what is glue?

200

part of understanding math reasoning is _____ over what you got wrong.

what is reflecting?

200

using mathematical vocabulary like this can help students understand what the words mean.

what is in context?

200

this technique is characterized by breaking down complex math tasks into smaller, manageable steps.

what is task analysis?

300

the action of showing something to be right or reasonable is called _____.

what is justification?

300

in order to use math reasoning skills, one must _____ information they have learned before.

what is gather?
300

it is important to be mindful of learners' ____ level when choosing which words  to use.

what is proficiency?

300

this is characterized by beginning with concrete manipulatives or real-world objects, progressing to representational models, then moving to abstract symbols and equations.

what is the Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Approach?