CPD_Interpreting and applying reasoning

Which of the following is true about reasoning?

• The process of applying logical thinking to a situation.

• The process of deriving the correct problem-solving strategy for a given question.

• The process of developing the solution.

• All the above.

How does the reasoning help students in their Maths lesson?

• A) Become fluent.

• B) Able to solve problems.

• Both A & B

• None of them.

__________ are good ways to encourage reasoning.

• A) Yes or No questions

• B) Key questions

• Both A and B

• None

The application questions are intended to help students apply their knowledge through the information provided during the lesson.

• TRUE

• FALSE

One of the key components to create effective teaching and learning process is the method of ______________.

• questioning

• drawing

• explaining

• All of the above

Statement: The sum of angles in a triangle is always equal to 180° and ABC is a Triangle.

Is it an example of Reasoning?

• YES

• NO

Children need to understand the principles of mathematics rather than mugging up proofs and theorems.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following statement will not help students to improve their reasoning skills?

• Ban the word 'YES' or 'NO' in the class room

• Encourage the students.

• Give the answer key to the students.

• Challenge the students.

In the class teacher A is asking the students to use their own procedures for solving problems and teacher B is presenting the problems in different contexts and ask them to apply what they have learned.

Whose approach will help the students to improve their reasoning skills.

• Teacher A

• Teacher B

• Both Teacher A and Teacher B

• None of them

Which of the following cannot be an output from the students for a reasoning question?

• Draw

• Explanation

• Demonstration

• YES/NO answers