D700 Early Mathematics Methods and
Interventions Exam Questions and correct
Answers
Question 1
What does the Abstract phase in CRA involve?
Correct Answer
Using symbols and numbers without physical supports
Equations (e.g., 2 + 3 = 5)
Solidifies understanding and allows application in various contexts
Question 2
What are some materials found in the Art Center for math learning?
Correct Answer
Crayons, markers, paper, paint, clay, scissors, glue, used for sorting by color/shape,
patterns, measuring, symmetry, and fractions.Encourages creativity and self-
expression through various art activities while integrating math concepts like
shapes, patterns, and measurements.
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,Question 3
1st grade home relevant math
Correct Answer
using everyday activities like setting the table to practice addition and subtraction
Question 4
3rd grade manipulatives
Correct Answer
Students solidify multiplication and division skills and explore fractions and
geometry with manipulatives like fraction circles and measurement tools,
encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
Question 5
Pre-K resources
Correct Answer
should help introduce basic counting and shape recognition
Question 6
How can math be integrated with social studies for 3rd grade?
Correct Answer
historical event analysis: subtraction, time, calculation
Question 7
What is an example of the Representational phase in CRA?
Correct Answer
Drawing or creating visual representations of concepts
Number lines, pictures, diagrams, arrays
Bridges concrete experiences and abstract reasoning
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,Question 8
In a pre-kindergarten classroom, which type of student-created manipulative would
be suitable for teaching shape recognition?
Correct Answer
Shape cutouts using paper or cardboard
Question 9
How do games benefit 1st grade students in math?
Correct Answer
Strengthens understanding of place value, introduces simple fractions, strategic
thinking.
Question 10
Student choice grade 3
Correct Answer
select word problems and design math problems - promotes deeper engagement
Question 11
Tier 2 assessment options
Correct Answer
exit tickets on specific skills, progress monitoring tools that track improvement in
small groups
Question 12
Kindergarten
Correct Answer
Beginning to understand addition and subtraction; recognizing patterns
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, Question 13
Base 10 Blocks
Correct Answer
What they look like: 3D mathematically scaled plastic or foam blocks divided into
Units (1), Rods (10), Flats (100), and Cubes (1,000).
What they are for:
Mastering place value.
Visualizing multi-digit arithmetic and regrouping (borrowing/carrying).
Modeling decimals and percentages.
Question 14
Integrating math and science: kindergarten
Correct Answer
students track daily weather and create graphs to show patterns
Question 15
How can math be integrated with social studies for pre-kindergarten?
Correct Answer
Through community counting, counting and categorizing.
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Interventions Exam Questions and correct
Answers
Question 1
What does the Abstract phase in CRA involve?
Correct Answer
Using symbols and numbers without physical supports
Equations (e.g., 2 + 3 = 5)
Solidifies understanding and allows application in various contexts
Question 2
What are some materials found in the Art Center for math learning?
Correct Answer
Crayons, markers, paper, paint, clay, scissors, glue, used for sorting by color/shape,
patterns, measuring, symmetry, and fractions.Encourages creativity and self-
expression through various art activities while integrating math concepts like
shapes, patterns, and measurements.
Page 1 of 47
,Question 3
1st grade home relevant math
Correct Answer
using everyday activities like setting the table to practice addition and subtraction
Question 4
3rd grade manipulatives
Correct Answer
Students solidify multiplication and division skills and explore fractions and
geometry with manipulatives like fraction circles and measurement tools,
encouraging problem-solving and critical thinking.
Question 5
Pre-K resources
Correct Answer
should help introduce basic counting and shape recognition
Question 6
How can math be integrated with social studies for 3rd grade?
Correct Answer
historical event analysis: subtraction, time, calculation
Question 7
What is an example of the Representational phase in CRA?
Correct Answer
Drawing or creating visual representations of concepts
Number lines, pictures, diagrams, arrays
Bridges concrete experiences and abstract reasoning
Page 2 of 47
,Question 8
In a pre-kindergarten classroom, which type of student-created manipulative would
be suitable for teaching shape recognition?
Correct Answer
Shape cutouts using paper or cardboard
Question 9
How do games benefit 1st grade students in math?
Correct Answer
Strengthens understanding of place value, introduces simple fractions, strategic
thinking.
Question 10
Student choice grade 3
Correct Answer
select word problems and design math problems - promotes deeper engagement
Question 11
Tier 2 assessment options
Correct Answer
exit tickets on specific skills, progress monitoring tools that track improvement in
small groups
Question 12
Kindergarten
Correct Answer
Beginning to understand addition and subtraction; recognizing patterns
Page 3 of 47
, Question 13
Base 10 Blocks
Correct Answer
What they look like: 3D mathematically scaled plastic or foam blocks divided into
Units (1), Rods (10), Flats (100), and Cubes (1,000).
What they are for:
Mastering place value.
Visualizing multi-digit arithmetic and regrouping (borrowing/carrying).
Modeling decimals and percentages.
Question 14
Integrating math and science: kindergarten
Correct Answer
students track daily weather and create graphs to show patterns
Question 15
How can math be integrated with social studies for pre-kindergarten?
Correct Answer
Through community counting, counting and categorizing.
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