Quiz # 3 (MITMW)

The Language of Mathematics uses __________ to communicate mathematical ideas.

The symbolic language of mathematics is a distinct, __________________ purpose language.

__________________ refers to mathematical tasks that have the potential to provide intellectual challenges for enhancing your mathematical understanding and development.

Knowing how to solve problems in ________________ requires knowing what to look for.

The term ____________ reasoning is reasoning from a specific case or cases to derive a general rule.

Mathematics uses symbols instead of _________.

The __________________ can use either inductive reasoning or deductive reasoning.

__________________________ is a prominent figure in the world of mathematics and a retired Stanford professor, was known to the public for his book “How to Solve It”, and for his efforts to teach math teachers how to teach math. He was also regarded as the father of the modern emphasis in math education on problem solving.

This __________________ starts with a general case and deduces specific instances.

To solve a problem, one must be able to collect the appropriate information, identify a strategy or strategies, and use the ______________ appropriately.