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Before you begin
Use problem-solving heuristics, investigate conjectures and read, complete or critique mathematical texts.
Learning goals
- Choose and use heuristics such as working backwards, simpler cases and restating the problem
- Formulate, test, extend and generalise conjectures
- Read a mathematical text and complete or critique a solution
Syllabus statements covered
- Include: Working backwards; Uncovering pattern and structure; Solving a simpler/similar problem; Considering cases; Restating the problem (e.g., contrapositive).
- Include: Formulating a conjecture; Extension, generalisation, special cases; Complete or critique a solution.
In this topic
Heuristics, conjectures and critique
Work backwards, generalise from simpler cases, test conjectures and critique a written solution.