A Student Who Is Having a Problem Solving a Mathematical

question 71

Multiple Choice

A student who is having a problem solving a mathematical word problem realizes that she might figure out a solution more quickly by depicting the elements of the problem in a drawing. This problem-solving technique is often referred to as

• A) solving an analogous problem.
• B) working on a similar problem
• C) breaking the problem into parts.
• D) creating an external representation of the problem.

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Definitions:

Government Regulations

Rules and directives created by government agencies to control or guide specific industries or activities.

Reciprocal Trading

A trading system where countries mutually agree to provide comparable benefits and privileges to each other, often involving tariff reductions or eliminations.

Mexican Factory

A manufacturing facility located in Mexico, often referenced in discussions about outsourcing, labor conditions, or trade policies.

Specialized Agency

An autonomous organization affiliated with the United Nations, or sometimes other international bodies, focusing on specific fields such as health, culture, or agriculture.