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Choosing representations strategically
Select and use tools and representations strategically: choose between mental methods, formal written methods, protractors, fraction strips, and diagrams based on the demands of the problem
Typical age: 9–10 years
“When your child faces a geometry or proportion problem, do they choose the right tool — like a protractor for angles or a fraction strip for comparing fractions — rather than always defaulting to one method?”
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