Often Siblings and Family Members Are Pushing the Use of the Standard

question 15

Multiple Choice

Often siblings and family members are pushing the use of the standard algorithm while students are learning invented strategies.What is the course of action for a teacher?

• A)Insist on invented strategies.
• B)Require students demonstrate both standard and invented strategies.
• C)Expect them to be responsible for the explanation of why any strategy works.
• D)Memorize the steps.

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