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Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Which of the following is a true statement about the learning principle
Chapter 1: Teaching Mathematics in the 21st Century MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which choice reflects two important elements for becoming an effective teacher of mathematics? a) Manipulatives and […]
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 What statement most accurately describes a person who has mastered basic facts
Chapter 10: Helping Students Master the Basic Facts MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) What statement most accurately describes a person who has mastered basic facts? a) He or she […]
Chapter 11 Chapter 11 Because students can often hide their lack of conceptual understanding
Chapter 11: Developing Whole-Number Place-Value Concepts MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Using base-ten language a) Is demonstrated when the teacher says “We have fifty-three beans.” b) Can be helpful […]
Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Which of the following is a true statement about standard algorithms
Chapter 12: Developing Strategies for Addition and Subtraction Computation MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Modern technology has made computation easier a) But mental computation strategies can be faster than […]
Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Which of the following is a true statement regarding using estimation strategies
Chapter 13: Developing Strategies for Multiplication and Division Computation SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 1) Becoming fluent at breaking apart numbers in flexible ways is more important for multiplication […]
Chapter 14 Chapter 14 Describe two different ways you could determine whether a function is linear
Chapter 14: Algebraic Thinking: Generalizations, Patterns, and Functions TRUE/FALSE. Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if the statement is false. 1) Although algebra has few connections to real-life applications, it is highly intertwined with other areas of […]
Chapter 15 Chapter 15 It is important for students to recognize that, regardless of the context
Chapter 15: Developing Fraction Concepts MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The part-whole construct is the concept most associated with fractions, but other important constructs they represent include all of […]
Chapter 16 Chapter 16 To help students develop strategies for fraction addition and subtraction
Chapter 16: Developing Strategies for Fraction Computation ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 1) Name two of the major guidelines to consider when developing computational strategies for fractions. Describe an instructional […]
Chapter 17 Chapter 17 Which is true about the algorithm for decimal multiplication
Chapter 17: Developing Concepts of Fractions and Decimals MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) The base-ten system and place value a) Are not at all related to decimal numbers. b) […]
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Operations can be done with fractions while they can’t be done with ratios
Chapter 18: Proportional Reasoning SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question 1) A ______________ is a number that relates two quantities or measures within a given situation in a multiplicative relationship. […]
Chapter 19 Chapter 19 A child who truly has an understanding of standard units
Chapter 19: Developing Measurement Concepts MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) When helping students to develop measurement concepts a) It’s important to make sure they know they should always use […]
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Prompting a student with a hint as soon as he pauses
Chapter 2: Exploring What It Means to Know and Do Mathematics MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which statement below best describes the idea of mathematics as engaging in the […]
Chapter 20 Chapter 20 A student operating at Van Hiele’s geometric thought level one would likely be
Chapter 20: Geometric Thinking and Geometric Concepts SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 1) ____________________ is an intuition about shapes and the relationships between them. TRUE/FALSE. Write “T” if the […]
Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Choose the most appropriate data display format for each and explain the reasoning
Chapter 21: Developing Concepts of Data Analysis MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is a true statement regarding young students and data collection? a) They don’t […]
Chapter 22 Chapter 22 probability experiments don’t always follow what should happen theoretically
Chapter 22: Exploring Concepts of Probability SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 1)___________________________________ is defined as how likely something is to happen. TRUE/FALSE. Write “T” if the statement is true […]
Chapter 23 Chapter 23 Many of the same models and concepts that students use to gain conceptual
Chapter 23: Developing Concepts of Exponents, Integers, and Real Numbers MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) When developing understanding of exponents a) It is important to use physical models, such […]
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 It is the method most frequently used in traditional textbooks
Chapter 3: Teaching Through Problem Solving MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which statement about the teaching for problem solving approach is not accurate? a) It is the method most […]
Chapter 4 Chapter 4 A completed lesson plan frequently has all of the following components
Chapter 4: Planning in the Problem-Based Classroom ESSAY. Write your answer in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper. 1) Describe 4 of the steps in the process of planning for the problem-based classroom. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose […]
Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The primary role of assessment is to be able to give a student a grade.
Chapter 5: Building Assessment into Instruction SHORT ANSWER. Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question. 1) ___________________________ is the process of gathering evidence on a student’s knowledge of, ability to use, and disposition […]
Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Some gender-specific issues that continue to be present in the classroom
Chapter 6: Teaching Mathematics Equitably to All Children MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which statement about equity is most true? a) All students should have the same amount of […]
Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Graphing calculators are not applicable to elementary school curriculum
Chapter 7: Using Technical Tools to Teach Mathematics MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Technology a) Is useful as an “add–on” part of your curriculum, when you are looking for […]
Chapter 8 Chapter 8 A zero dot plate is not useful in initiating dialogue about the concept
Chapter 8: Developing Early Number Concepts and Number Sense MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which of the following is NOT a research–based strategy for helping teachers develop high-quality activities […]
Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Most curricula place a heavy emphasis on join and separate structures
Chapter 9: Developing Meanings for the Operations MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. 1) Which problem represents the join, result unknown structure? a) Maryann had 3 library books before she checked […]