Mathematical Reasoning and Problem-Solving: Glossary

13 words, listed in the order you meet them in Courseversity lessons.

All words in this topic

Grade 6

known

From Grade 6

Facts given.

Learn it in: Understanding mathematical problems (Grade 6)

guess and check

From Grade 6

Try and improve.

Learn it in: Selecting strategies (Grade 6)

work backwards

From Grade 6

Undo the steps.

Learn it in: Selecting strategies (Grade 6)

intermediate

From Grade 6

Between start and end.

Learn it in: Multistep calculations (Grade 6)

working

From Grade 6

Written steps.

Learn it in: Multistep calculations (Grade 6)

fixed cost

From Grade 6

Cost that stays the same.

Learn it in: Mathematical modelling (Grade 6)

formula

From Grade 6

Rule with letters.

Learn it in: Mathematical modelling (Grade 6), Secondary mathematics readiness (Grade 6)

because

From Grade 6

Gives a reason.

Learn it in: Explaining solutions (Grade 6)

therefore

From Grade 6

Shows a conclusion.

Learn it in: Explaining solutions (Grade 6)

expense

From Grade 6

Money going out.

Learn it in: Applying mathematics to real situations (Grade 6)

income

From Grade 6

Money coming in.

Learn it in: Applying mathematics to real situations (Grade 6)

saving

From Grade 6

Money kept.

Learn it in: Applying mathematics to real situations (Grade 6)

fluency

From Grade 6

Quick, accurate recall.

Learn it in: Secondary mathematics readiness (Grade 6)

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