The standards for mathematical proficiency state that we should want students to not only know the concepts but also to how to use them to problem solve. What statement below reflects how a proficient mathematical student might think? A) I consider the traditional algorithm my go to solution strategy.
B) When I encounter a wrong path I generally skip that problem.
C) I always look for shortcuts and never consider alternative methods.
D) When I complete a problem I wonder if there are other answers that could be right.