



Creative Reasoning:
Unlocking the potential of this Unexplored Promise


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Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback

Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
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Mathematical Idea


Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
Formative Feedback

Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
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Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
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Productive Struggle
Creative Reasoning
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Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


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Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


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This doesn't just work for
early elementary math;
it applies to ALL LEARNING, including
advanced mathematical concepts.

Student Engagement
Mathematical Discourse


Math should be taught the way the brain learns.
How do we teach?
How do we learn?
Math should be taught the way the brain learns.















Creative Reasoning
Learning mathematics without a suggested solution method: Durable effects on performance and brain activity 2015 Wirebring et al.


Algorithmic
Math should be taught the way the brain learns.
This doesn't just work for
early elementary math;
it applies to ALL LEARNING, including
advanced mathematical concepts.


Creative Reasoning
Learning mathematics without a suggested solution method: Durable effects on performance and brain activity 2015 Wirebring et al.


Algorithmic

Math should be taught the way the brain learns.
This doesn't just work for
early elementary math;
it applies to ALL LEARNING, including
advanced mathematical concepts.


Creative Reasoning
Learning mathematics without a suggested solution method: Durable effects on performance and brain activity 2015 Wirebring et al.


Algorithmic

Characteristics of questions that engage creative reasoning
- No obvious solution path
- Maybe multiple solutions
- Possible very visual
- Low floor but high ceiling
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To ensure that all students are mathematically equipped to solve the world's most challenging problems.
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The Power of Creative Reasoning

The Power of Creative Reasoning


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EdWeb: Creative Reasoning
By Nigel Nisbet
EdWeb: Creative Reasoning
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