Problem solving, as envisioned in Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, is most accurately described by which of the following?
a) Problem solving should develop "strategies" and provide a context for skill development at all grade levels.
b) Problem solving should be routine for primary and middle grades, with an emphasis on developing "strategies" in the high school grades.
c) Problem solving should be routine for primary grades, with an emphasis on developing "strategies" in the middle and high school grades.
d) The primary emphasis of problem solving should be to develop "strategies" in the primary, middle, and high school grades.
e) Problem solving should be approached by assigning word problems at the end of each chapter or unit.
A
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