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Mathematical process means thinking and reasoning, calculation and salvation of mathematical

problems by mathematical methods.

The mathematical processes that support effective learning in mathematics are as follows:

Problem solving

Reasoning and proving

Reflecting

Connecting

Communicating

Representing

Selecting tools and strategies

1. Problem Solving: This involves finding solutions to mathematical problems. It requires understanding
the problem, devising a plan, carrying out the plan, and checking the solution.

2. Reasoning and Proving: This involves providing a logical explanation or proof for a mathematical
concept or statement. It requires critical thinking and logical reasoning skills.

3. Reflecting: This involves thinking about and analyzing one's own mathematical thinking and strategies.
It requires self-awareness and metacognitive skills.

4. Connecting: This involves making connections between different mathematical concepts, procedures,
and strategies. It requires understanding how different parts of mathematics are related to each other.

5. Communicating: This involves communicating mathematical ideas and solutions in a clear and
understandable way. It requires good communication skills and the ability to explain mathematical
concepts and procedures.

6. Representing: This involves representing mathematical concepts or problems in different ways, such
as through diagrams, graphs, or equations. It requires understanding and being able to use different
forms of mathematical representation.

7. Selecting Tools and Computational Strategies: This involves choosing the appropriate mathematical
tools (like formulas, equations, or algorithms) and computational strategies to solve a problem.

These seven processes are all important aspects of learning, doing, and understanding mathematics.
They are interrelated and often overlap in the process of solving mathematical problems.
Source: Alberta Regional Professional, Manitoba Education, Saskatchewan Math, RSIS International,
Grand Erie

MATHEMATICAL PROCESS INCLUDES:

Mathematical reasoning.

Mathematical argumentation.

Mathematical justification.

MATHEMATICAL REASONING.

Mathematical reasoning happens through making conjectures, investigating, and representing and
finding and explains and justifying conclusions.

Reasoning can be thought of as the process of drawing conclusions on the basis of evidence or stated
assumption and sence making can be defined as developing and understanding of a situation, context,
or concept by connecting it with existing knowledge.

MATHEMATICAL ARGUMENTATION.

A mathematical argumentation is sequence of statements and reasons given with the aim of
demonstrating that a claim is true or false.

The act or process of forming reasons and of drawing conclusions and applying them to a case in
discussion.

MATHEMATICAL JUSTIFICATION.
Mathematical justification in a mathematical setting teaches a important writing style, writing a brief,
information packed statement that gives the reader a solid reason to believe your conclusion, without
wasting a readers time.

Mathematical justification is the use appropriate mathematical language to give reasons for the
particular approach used to solve a problem.

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