Why should children know more than one way to solve a problem?
Because a method that is excellent for one problem can be clumsy for another. Flexible solvers recognise structure and choose rather than mechanically repeat.[1]
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Toku can vary problems so that the easiest route changes, invite comparison between methods and reward correct reasoning rather than one mandated procedure.
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Research on mental set shows that repeated use of one procedure can make learners less likely to notice a more efficient strategy later.[1]
Creative mathematical reasoning has been studied as an alternative to purely imitative procedure-following.[2]
Mixed practice can force learners to discriminate between problem types instead of relying on the order of a worksheet as a cue.[3]
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Your child builds a habit of asking “what is the best way into this?” instead of “which memorised steps do I copy?”
Fluency gives children tools. Flexibility helps them choose the right tool.
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- procedural flexibility maths
- multiple methods problem solving
- why children need flexible strategies
- mental set mathematics
المراجع
- Marci S. DeCaro (2016). Inducing mental set constrains procedural flexibility and conceptual understanding in mathematics. Memory & Cognition.
- Bert Jonsson, Carina Granberg & Johan Lithner (2020). Gaining mathematical understanding: the effects of creative mathematical reasoning and cognitive proficiency. Frontiers in Psychology.
- Doug Rohrer, Robert F. Dedrick & Sandra Stershic (2015). Interleaved practice improves mathematics learning. Journal of Educational Psychology.