FTCE Prek-3 Math EXAM STUDY GUIDE
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Multiplying/dividing by 2 negatives - ANSWER ✔ When the signs are the
same the answer is positive
2. Multiplying/dividing by 1 positives and 1 negative - ANSWER ✔ When the
signs are different the answer is negative
3. An odd number of negative signs - ANSWER ✔ Produces a negative
product
4. An even number of negative signs - ANSWER ✔ Produces a positive
number
5. Concrete Model - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using real objects
6. Semiconcrete method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using visual
representations or pictures
,7. Semiabstract method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using symbols,
such as tally marks, to solve problems
8. Abstract method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using symbols,
operations and numerals to solve
9. Commutative Property - ANSWER ✔ a+b=b+a or ab=ba
10.Associative Property - ANSWER ✔ a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c
11.Classification - ANSWER ✔ Sorting using a specific criteria
12.Ordering - ANSWER ✔ Arranging objects by a specific quality, such as
smallest to largest
13.Pattering - ANSWER ✔ Placing objects in a perceived pattern, such as large,
small, large, small
14.Comparing objects - ANSWER ✔ Counting or one-to-one correspondence
(placing 12 flowers with 6 vases and making sure each have the same
amount)
15.Abacus - ANSWER ✔ Teaches counting and place value
16.Computer Models - ANSWER ✔ Used for running simulations when large
numbers are involved in a probability exercise
,17.Transversal - ANSWER ✔ Third line which intersects two intersecting lines
at the same point of intersection
18.computation - ANSWER ✔ the action of mathematical calculation
19.Subitizing - ANSWER ✔ The ability to instantly "see" the number of objects
in a small set without having to count them.
20.Iteration - ANSWER ✔ repetition
21.tiling - ANSWER ✔ Used to represent the abstract as concrete
22.Math Fluency - ANSWER ✔ Accuracy, Automaticity, Rate, Flexibility.
23.rate - ANSWER ✔ How fast the student can solve the problem
24.Accuracy - ANSWER ✔ How many problems the students solves correctly
25.Automaticity - ANSWER ✔ the ability to process information with little or
no effort
26.Flexibility - ANSWER ✔ Solve problem in different ways
27.Danielle is showing a small of group of third graders how to solve
multiplication problems using a diagram. What is the diagram she is likely
using?
, A. Comparison
B. Pattern
C. Array
D. Abstract - ANSWER ✔ C. Array
28.Dr. Boote is choosing manipulatives to teach fractions. Which should she
NOT choose?
A. Tangrams
B. Unifix cubes
C. Pattern blocks
D. Cuisenaire rods - ANSWER ✔ B. Unifix cubes
29.The district requires that kindergarten teachers incorporate technology into
their mathematics instruction. Which is their best option?
A. Tablets
B. Online mathematics curricula
C. Primary calculators
D. Use physical manipulatives to teach about shapes, allow students to
work with virtual manipulatives, and provide some time with a
computer game that deals with shapes. - ANSWER ✔ D. Use physical
manipulatives to teach about shapes, allow students to work with
virtual manipulatives, and provide some time with a computer game
that deals with shapes.
30.Coach Vicki is teaching the children about patterns. She has the kids do this:
clap-clap-jump-stomp. This is the same pattern as
A. blue bear-blue bear-red bear-green bear.
B. blue bear-blue bear-red bear-red bear.
C. blue bear-blue dinosaur-red square-red triangle.
D. red bear-blue bear-red bear-blue bear. - ANSWER ✔ A. blue bear-
blue bear-red bear-green bear.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ||
100% GUARANTEED PASS
<RECENT VERSION>
1. Multiplying/dividing by 2 negatives - ANSWER ✔ When the signs are the
same the answer is positive
2. Multiplying/dividing by 1 positives and 1 negative - ANSWER ✔ When the
signs are different the answer is negative
3. An odd number of negative signs - ANSWER ✔ Produces a negative
product
4. An even number of negative signs - ANSWER ✔ Produces a positive
number
5. Concrete Model - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using real objects
6. Semiconcrete method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using visual
representations or pictures
,7. Semiabstract method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using symbols,
such as tally marks, to solve problems
8. Abstract method - ANSWER ✔ Teaching will involve using symbols,
operations and numerals to solve
9. Commutative Property - ANSWER ✔ a+b=b+a or ab=ba
10.Associative Property - ANSWER ✔ a+(b+c)=(a+b)+c
11.Classification - ANSWER ✔ Sorting using a specific criteria
12.Ordering - ANSWER ✔ Arranging objects by a specific quality, such as
smallest to largest
13.Pattering - ANSWER ✔ Placing objects in a perceived pattern, such as large,
small, large, small
14.Comparing objects - ANSWER ✔ Counting or one-to-one correspondence
(placing 12 flowers with 6 vases and making sure each have the same
amount)
15.Abacus - ANSWER ✔ Teaches counting and place value
16.Computer Models - ANSWER ✔ Used for running simulations when large
numbers are involved in a probability exercise
,17.Transversal - ANSWER ✔ Third line which intersects two intersecting lines
at the same point of intersection
18.computation - ANSWER ✔ the action of mathematical calculation
19.Subitizing - ANSWER ✔ The ability to instantly "see" the number of objects
in a small set without having to count them.
20.Iteration - ANSWER ✔ repetition
21.tiling - ANSWER ✔ Used to represent the abstract as concrete
22.Math Fluency - ANSWER ✔ Accuracy, Automaticity, Rate, Flexibility.
23.rate - ANSWER ✔ How fast the student can solve the problem
24.Accuracy - ANSWER ✔ How many problems the students solves correctly
25.Automaticity - ANSWER ✔ the ability to process information with little or
no effort
26.Flexibility - ANSWER ✔ Solve problem in different ways
27.Danielle is showing a small of group of third graders how to solve
multiplication problems using a diagram. What is the diagram she is likely
using?
, A. Comparison
B. Pattern
C. Array
D. Abstract - ANSWER ✔ C. Array
28.Dr. Boote is choosing manipulatives to teach fractions. Which should she
NOT choose?
A. Tangrams
B. Unifix cubes
C. Pattern blocks
D. Cuisenaire rods - ANSWER ✔ B. Unifix cubes
29.The district requires that kindergarten teachers incorporate technology into
their mathematics instruction. Which is their best option?
A. Tablets
B. Online mathematics curricula
C. Primary calculators
D. Use physical manipulatives to teach about shapes, allow students to
work with virtual manipulatives, and provide some time with a
computer game that deals with shapes. - ANSWER ✔ D. Use physical
manipulatives to teach about shapes, allow students to work with
virtual manipulatives, and provide some time with a computer game
that deals with shapes.
30.Coach Vicki is teaching the children about patterns. She has the kids do this:
clap-clap-jump-stomp. This is the same pattern as
A. blue bear-blue bear-red bear-green bear.
B. blue bear-blue bear-red bear-red bear.
C. blue bear-blue dinosaur-red square-red triangle.
D. red bear-blue bear-red bear-blue bear. - ANSWER ✔ A. blue bear-
blue bear-red bear-green bear.
