Describe factors teachers should consider when selecting appropriate tasks and materials
What will be an ideal response?
Complete answers will include the following: According to Kroll & Miller (1993), good instruction on problem solving not only uses a variety of problems but also involves selecting appropriate tasks and materials that should be motivating and culturally relevant; sometimes contain missing, extraneous, or contradictory information; invite the use of calculators, computers, and other technology; engage children in activities that use a variety of problem-solving strategies; and involve children in activities that promote communication about mathematical thinking.
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