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2022 Vol 7: Moving to Learn

KUMA: A Learning Tool for Problem-Solving Engagement

Dominic Dial, Math, Cochrane Collegiate Academy

Curriculum Unit (PDF)

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Synopsis: The problem-solving and critical thinking is the heart of mathematics. But unfortunately, the learners are struggling with how to deal with these matters. Hence, this curriculum helps you see that there is a holistic and scientific approach to assist you and your learners solve the problem-solving dilemma. This curriculum presents KUMA. It is an abbreviation for Known, Unknown, Methods, and Answers. In this curriculum, you will be guided on how to teach and integrate problem-solving in class and solve it using different problem-solving strategies. It has varieties of problem-solving where students act, draw, illustrate, move, talk and explain ideas.