Elementary Math Methods Exam ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000), curriculum is more than a
collection of activities, but rather is considered to be all of the following - CORRECT ANSWER
Focused on important mathematics.
Well-articulated across the grades.
Coherent in content
The Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) document makes which of the following
statements about drill and practice. - CORRECT ANSWER Drill may produce short term
results on traditional tests
Drill leads to understanding.
Drill leads to mastery of basic skills.
Desirable mathematical environment includes: - CORRECT ANSWER focus on students
actively figuring things out.
reasoning is celebrated as students defend their methods and justify their solution.
students are testing ideas and making conjectures, developing reasons and offering explanations.
Constructivist theory proposes all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER effective learning
requires reflective thinking.
children must be active learners.
children understand and acquire knowledge differently
Benefits of relational understanding include all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER
enhances memory.
improves problem solving abilities.
, requires less to remember.
The three steps in evaluating and selecting a problem solving activity include determining: -
CORRECT ANSWER the solution method that the teacher would use.
the activity's implications on student behavior.
the teacher's and student's responsibilities.
Information that math teachers should provide their students: - CORRECT ANSWER
mathematical conventions.
clarification of students' methods.
alternative methods.
Several steps exist in planning a problem-based lesson. They are: - CORRECT ANSWER *
Consider the needs of your students.
* Think about the before, during and after portions of the lesson.
* Decide on a simple task.
The primary criteria for using drill includes: - CORRECT ANSWER the need for a conceptual
understanding of the procedure is needed.
the need for flexible strategies is to be encouraged.
the desired outcome is for student understanding.
Drill can provide students with... - CORRECT ANSWER an increased facility with a strategy
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000), curriculum is more than a
collection of activities, but rather is considered to be all of the following - CORRECT ANSWER
Focused on important mathematics.
Well-articulated across the grades.
Coherent in content
The Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) document makes which of the following
statements about drill and practice. - CORRECT ANSWER Drill may produce short term
results on traditional tests
Drill leads to understanding.
Drill leads to mastery of basic skills.
Desirable mathematical environment includes: - CORRECT ANSWER focus on students
actively figuring things out.
reasoning is celebrated as students defend their methods and justify their solution.
students are testing ideas and making conjectures, developing reasons and offering explanations.
Constructivist theory proposes all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER effective learning
requires reflective thinking.
children must be active learners.
children understand and acquire knowledge differently
Benefits of relational understanding include all of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER
enhances memory.
improves problem solving abilities.
, requires less to remember.
The three steps in evaluating and selecting a problem solving activity include determining: -
CORRECT ANSWER the solution method that the teacher would use.
the activity's implications on student behavior.
the teacher's and student's responsibilities.
Information that math teachers should provide their students: - CORRECT ANSWER
mathematical conventions.
clarification of students' methods.
alternative methods.
Several steps exist in planning a problem-based lesson. They are: - CORRECT ANSWER *
Consider the needs of your students.
* Think about the before, during and after portions of the lesson.
* Decide on a simple task.
The primary criteria for using drill includes: - CORRECT ANSWER the need for a conceptual
understanding of the procedure is needed.
the need for flexible strategies is to be encouraged.
the desired outcome is for student understanding.
Drill can provide students with... - CORRECT ANSWER an increased facility with a strategy
