Mathematical process standards

7.1(G)

Show, Explain, and Defend Your Math

Display, explain, and justify mathematical ideas and arguments using precise mathematical language in written or oral communication.

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

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Intro

Talking Like a Mathematician

By the end of this lesson, you will display a math idea, explain it in writing, justify it out loud, and use precise language in all three. To justify means to give reasons another person can check, even if your answer turns out wrong. Good math gives reasons others can follow.