Checklist: Skills and strategies required by students

My mathematical exploration

Choosing a topic

I have: Yes Not yet

 Identified an appropriate topic
 Developed a topic
 Devised a focus that is well defined and appropriate
 Ensured that the topic lends itself to a concise exploration

Communication

I have: Yes Not yet

 Expressed ideas clearly
 Identified a clear aim for the exploration
 Focused on the aim and avoided irrelevance
 Structured ideas in a logical manner
 Included graphs, tables and diagrams at appropriate places
 Edited the exploration so that it is easy to follow
 Cited references where appropriate

Mathematical presentation

I have: Yes Not yet

 Used appropriate mathematical language and representation
 Defined key terms, where required
 Selected appropriate mathematical tools (including information and
communication technology)
 Expressed results to an appropriate degree of accuracy

Personal engagement

I have: Yes Not yet

 Worked independently
 Asked questions, made conjectures and investigated mathematical
ideas
 Read mathematics and researched areas of interest
 Looked for and created mathematical models for real-world situations
 Considered historical and global perspectives
 Explored unfamiliar mathematics

Reflection

I have: Yes Not yet

 Discussed the implications of results
 Considered the significance of the exploration
 Looked at possible limitations and/or extensions
 Made links to different fields and/or areas of mathematics

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 Checklist: Skills and strategies required by students

Use of mathematics

I have: Yes Not yet

 Demonstrated knowledge and understanding
 Applied mathematics in different contexts
 Applied problem-solving techniques
 Recognized and explained patterns, where appropriate

Use of technology

I have: Yes Not yet

 Used technology accurately, appropriately and efficiently both to explore
new ideas and to solve problems.

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