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Pam and Kim discuss the concept of 'clever' in mathematics and how to encourage students to seek clever strategies.

You already know that we seek for flexibility, efficiency, being clever, and owning a variety of mathematical strategies. But what about grading students based on how many strategies they own to solve a problem? And what does "clever" even mean? Tune in as Pam and Kim discuss their definitions of "clever" and how we can help students seek for clever math strategies. Talking Points: The meaning of 'clever' and how to encourage it in students.How 'seeking for clever' is a mathemati...

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