Cite examples of mathematics use in real-world settings. Describe the relationship between a mathematical model and a real-world situation. Provide multiple solutions to a real-world problem. Apply one solution path to multiple problems. Construct and use mathematical models to represent real-world situations.
Students use appropriate strategies to solve problems both within and outside mathematics.
Formulate problems from a variety of mathematical situations. Formulate problems from a variety of situations in other disciplines. Explain, illustrate, and evaluate various strategies for solving problems. Apply a specific strategy to a variety of problems. Choose strategies appropriate to the problems.