MATH 392 Test 1 Review Questions With
Complete Answers
Many factors influence how mathematics is taught in a school system and which
mathematics is covered. What are some of the most influential factors?
A. The age of the students and their geographic location
B. National and international testing results
C. The presence of a new classroom textbook and a new teacher
D. The size and wealth of the school system - ANSWER B. National and international
testing results
There have been significant reforms in mathematics that reflect the technological and
informational needs of our society. What statement is a factor to consider in change?
A. Developing a "love of math" in students
B. STEM jobs take twice as long to fill as other jobs
C. Prepare preK-12 students for jobs that do not currently exist
D. U.S. student performance in national and international studies - ANSWER D. U.S.
student performance in national and international studies
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has been transformative and
influential in the changes in the teaching of mathematics. Three of the statements below
are true about NCTM's contributions. Identify the one that is not true.
A. Creation and dissemination of curriculum standards
B. Illuminations instructional resources
C. Creation and dissemination of assessment standards
D. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study - ANSWER D. Trends in
, International Mathematics and Science Study
The six Principles and Standards for School Mathematics articulate high-quality
mathematics education. Which of the following statements represents the equity
principle?
A. Calculators and computers should be seen as essential tools for doing and learning
mathematics.
B. The message of high expectations for all is intertwined with every other principle.
C. Coherence speaks to the importance of building instruction around big ideas.
D. Mathematics today requires not only computation skills, but also the ability to think
and reason. - ANSWER B. The message of high expectations for all is intertwined with
every other principle.
The Common Core State Standards divide the content expectations for students into
large groupings called what?
A. Domains
B. Factors
C. Lesson plans
D. Units of study - ANSWER A. Domains
A process standard refers to the mathematical processes that
preK-12 students acquire and the mathematical knowledge they
use. Identify the process standard that highlights how mathematical concepts relate to
real-world and other subjects.
A. Communication
B. Reasoning and proof
C. Representation
Complete Answers
Many factors influence how mathematics is taught in a school system and which
mathematics is covered. What are some of the most influential factors?
A. The age of the students and their geographic location
B. National and international testing results
C. The presence of a new classroom textbook and a new teacher
D. The size and wealth of the school system - ANSWER B. National and international
testing results
There have been significant reforms in mathematics that reflect the technological and
informational needs of our society. What statement is a factor to consider in change?
A. Developing a "love of math" in students
B. STEM jobs take twice as long to fill as other jobs
C. Prepare preK-12 students for jobs that do not currently exist
D. U.S. student performance in national and international studies - ANSWER D. U.S.
student performance in national and international studies
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics has been transformative and
influential in the changes in the teaching of mathematics. Three of the statements below
are true about NCTM's contributions. Identify the one that is not true.
A. Creation and dissemination of curriculum standards
B. Illuminations instructional resources
C. Creation and dissemination of assessment standards
D. Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study - ANSWER D. Trends in
, International Mathematics and Science Study
The six Principles and Standards for School Mathematics articulate high-quality
mathematics education. Which of the following statements represents the equity
principle?
A. Calculators and computers should be seen as essential tools for doing and learning
mathematics.
B. The message of high expectations for all is intertwined with every other principle.
C. Coherence speaks to the importance of building instruction around big ideas.
D. Mathematics today requires not only computation skills, but also the ability to think
and reason. - ANSWER B. The message of high expectations for all is intertwined with
every other principle.
The Common Core State Standards divide the content expectations for students into
large groupings called what?
A. Domains
B. Factors
C. Lesson plans
D. Units of study - ANSWER A. Domains
A process standard refers to the mathematical processes that
preK-12 students acquire and the mathematical knowledge they
use. Identify the process standard that highlights how mathematical concepts relate to
real-world and other subjects.
A. Communication
B. Reasoning and proof
C. Representation
