Mathematical process standards

3.1(D)

Show Your Math Four Ways

Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate.

Part of The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding

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Four Ways to Share a Math Idea

Today you will learn to share a math idea in four ways, explain your reasoning, and tell what your answer means. A representation is a way to show a math idea. The four kinds are symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language. We will use one story: 3 plates, each with 4 tacos, to try all four ways.