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Using questioning to stimulate mathematical thinking
This article provides question prompts for open-ended mathematical tasks grouped into four main categories. The teacher can use these questions to guide students through investigations, while stimulating their mathematical thinking, and gathering information about their knowledge and strategies.
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- Teaching strategies Professional learning
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- Teachers
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- NRICH
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- © 1997-2021 University of Cambridge. Free-for-education material.
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