- Definition
Conceptual understanding means truly grasping *why* math works the way it does, not just memorizing steps. It's like knowing not just how to bake a cake, but understanding what each ingredient does.
conceptual understanding is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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