Answer to Question #262964 in Algebra for accoitu

Question

Explain how to help learners develop algebraic reasoning in the Intermediate Phase. Give

examples to justify your thinking.

Answer 1

• using problem-solving strategies (includes guess and check, guess and improve; act it out and use equipment, etc.)
• exploring multiple approaches and multiple solutions (diagram, arithmetic, etc.)
• displaying relationships visually, symbolically, numerically and verbally (graphs, variables, etc.)
• translating among different representations (functions, schemes, graphs, etc.)
• interpreting information within representations (formulas, graphs, etc.)
• inductive and deductive reasoning (inductive proof, logic formulas, etc.)
• generalizing patterns (graphs, tables, etc.)
• providing justifications (i.e., proof).