PECT PreK-4: Module 3 with Complete Solutions

How does a teacher build math inquiry? - ANSWER-By allowing students to see that there are multiple ways to solve a problem and letting them use whichever way they see fit. What is the spiral effect? - ANSWER-Geometry and Algebra A teacher puts x+4=10 on the board. What is the concept being taught here? - ANSWER-Variables A student is having difficulty counting. What should the teacher do to help the student? - ANSWER-Have the child count blocks out loud and after each block is counted it is placed in a bucket. How do you teach how vast the Solar System is to 4th grade students? - ANSWER-Proportional map of the classroom A teacher notices students are not eating breakfast before school. What should the teacher do? - ANSWER-Prepare a snack and talk about it with the students. Students stand shoulder to shoulder and need to walk around without hitting one another. What concept is being taught? - ANSWER-Personal space How do you use a rubric? - ANSWER-Self-evaluation What is an example of an "I" message? - ANSWER-"I feel sad when you throw the blocks at me." What is an authentic assessment? - ANSWER-A real life task assessed with a rubric. A child is having difficulty with simple math. What should the teacher do? - ANSWER-Conduct an error analysis. What is an appropriate type of play for parallel play in Preschool? - ANSWER-Mimicking animals What is counting on? - ANSWER-Counting from a known smaller number to get a final answer. What are common math errors children make? - ANSWER-1. Forget to carry 2. Order of Operations error