What Does It Mean to Be Mathematically Proficient? Identify the Statement

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does it mean to be mathematically proficient? Identify the statement below that is true of students becoming mathematically proficient.

• A)The student will need to be mathematically proficient to graduate.
• B)The student will begin the process of mathematical proficiency in high school.
• C)The student will become mathematical proficient by following daily expectations for doing mathematics.
• D)The student becomes mathematically proficient by following the directives of just the mathematics teacher.

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