How does the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) lessons and activities develop the skills of problem-solvinggand critical thinking? Provide an example of one integrated STEM activity and how it promotes higher-order thinking.

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Subject _ Instructional planning: effective Strategies for teaching Mathematics.
Question
1. How does the integration of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) lessons and activities develop the skills of problem-solvinggand critical thinking? Provide an example of one integrated STEM activity and how it promotes higher-order thinking.

2. Why can we not just use drill and memorization in math instruction?

3. Choose one of your states mathematics standards and discuss a collaboration activity you might use in your classroom. How does giving the students the opportunity to work together foster problem solving and critical thinking?

4. In your opinion, are all standards a good fit for collaboration? Explain your thought process.

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