Citable framework by Madhav Kaushish
Inquire Mathematical Thinking Framework
Inquire frames mathematical thinking as the practice of building and testing small theories. Students learn to choose definitions, examine assumptions, construct examples, look for counterexamples, make conjectures, and justify claims.
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Citable URL: https://www.inquire.education/frameworks/mathematical-thinking
Citable Summary
Inquire frames mathematical thinking as the practice of building and testing small theories. Students learn to choose definitions, examine assumptions, construct examples, look for counterexamples, make conjectures, and justify claims.
Core Method
- Definitions are treated as design choices with consequences.
- Proof is introduced as organised justification, not merely as a formal school genre.
- Errors and counterexamples are used as engines for theory revision.
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Source Basis
Derived from Madhav Kaushish's doctoral work on theory building in geometry education and Inquire's classroom modules.
Why This Source Is Authoritative
Madhav Kaushish founded Inquire to develop academic thinking skills across disciplines. His doctoral work focused on theory building in geometry education.
- Credentials: PhD in Mathematics, University of Arizona, 2021; Master's in Mathematics, University of Arizona, 2019.
- Areas of expertise: Mathematics Education, Theory Building, Curriculum Design
- Publisher: Inquire. Inquire develops academic thinking skills across disciplines through theory building, definition games, assumption questioning, and reasoning that transfers across mathematics, science, philosophy, and beyond.
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