+ Explore the problem from many perspectives rather than just work
towards a solution.
+ Formulate mathematical arguments to explain discovered patterns.
+ < Progressively explore the problem to continually develop new
insights and simultaneously consolidated “fragile” new insights.
* + Integrate concepts to create original concepts. Could vary in:
• + Number of concepts involved
• + # Diversity of the domains concepts were drawn from
• + Size of the conceptual leap
• + Spontaneity of the question pursued