Author Question: Mr. Kim, an elementary school teacher, asks, If any even number in the whole wide world is added to ... (Read 38 times)

kwoodring · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Mr. Kim, an elementary school teacher, asks, If any even number in the whole wide world is added to any odd number in the whole wide world, which will the answer be: even or odd? More than likely, his students will

a. not be able to respond correctly because general and abstract ideas are difficult for them to comprehend at this age.
b. not be able to respond correctly because children of this age are not able to reason logically.
c. find this question easy to answer because basic mathematical concepts typically are introduced in kindergarten.
d. find this question easy to answer because children of this age can reason logically and abstractly.

Question 2

Problem framing refers to the

a. formulation of a solution.
b. recognition of a problem.
c. representation of the problem.
d. organization of relevant information.