PECT PreK-4 Module 3
Question 1.
Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question about what concept? a. What is the difference between the minimum
and maximum value? b. Is there a change over time? c. What is the relationship between two variables? d. How do all the parts
related to the whole?
ANSWER
D
Question 2.
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity for
her to do? a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe a tree and a set of playground equipment b. Look at
two objects and tell how they are similar and different c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks
into categories they see fit d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them in order from smallest to biggest
ANSWER
C
Question 3.
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of paper. She then has students draw a line connecting opposing
corners. The class discusses their findings. What is she trying to teach the students about? a. Similarity b. Right triangles c. Parallel
lines d. Slope
ANSWER
B
Question 4.
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students find that with some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical
stacks exactly the same height. With other groups of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be introduced? a. Even
and odd numbers b. Common numbers c. Inverse operations d. None of the above
ANSWER
A
Question 5.
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem? a. Criterion
referenced assessment b. Norm referenced assessment c. Performance assessment d. Error analysis
ANSWER
D
Question 6.
A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage for
which mathematical concept? a. Algebra b. Geometry c. Measurement d. Probability
ANSWER
A
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, Question 7.
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings and asks the questions: "Which building has more windows? Which
building has fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing? a. Ordering numbers b. Identifying patterns in
the real world c. Drawing conclusions from observational data d. None of the above
ANSWER
C
Question 8.
Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5? a. Counting forward from 1-10 b. Counting backwards
from 10 c. Recognizing written numerals d. Writing numbers 1-10
ANSWER
A
Question 9.
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two
digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct except for two subtraction problems. How should the teacher correct the
student's problem? a. Review place value with the student b. Use manipulatives c. Teach the student how to check subtraction
through addition d. None of the above
ANSWER
C
Question 10.
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a kindergarten student? a. Have students chart the daily
temperature and pre-cipitation using information from a local newspaper b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their
appropriate season c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the seasons d. Explore the weather of
different countries
ANSWER
B
Question 11.
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students. What would be an appropriate activity to use? a.
Describe the birds they see around the school using a list of terms provided by the teacher b. Sort objects by common characteristics
c. Look at the different parts of a flower using a magnifying glass d. None of the above
ANSWER
B
Question 12.
What activity would help show fourth grade students that white light is made up of different wavelengths of light? a. Make a simple
kaleidoscope out of cardboard tubes and wax paper b. In a dark room, shine a white light into a prism and observe the different colors
that come out c. Use only blue and yellow light to grow plants in the classroom d. None of the above
ANSWER
B
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Question 1.
Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question about what concept? a. What is the difference between the minimum
and maximum value? b. Is there a change over time? c. What is the relationship between two variables? d. How do all the parts
related to the whole?
ANSWER
D
Question 2.
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity for
her to do? a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe a tree and a set of playground equipment b. Look at
two objects and tell how they are similar and different c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks
into categories they see fit d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them in order from smallest to biggest
ANSWER
C
Question 3.
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of paper. She then has students draw a line connecting opposing
corners. The class discusses their findings. What is she trying to teach the students about? a. Similarity b. Right triangles c. Parallel
lines d. Slope
ANSWER
B
Question 4.
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students find that with some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical
stacks exactly the same height. With other groups of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be introduced? a. Even
and odd numbers b. Common numbers c. Inverse operations d. None of the above
ANSWER
A
Question 5.
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem? a. Criterion
referenced assessment b. Norm referenced assessment c. Performance assessment d. Error analysis
ANSWER
D
Question 6.
A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage for
which mathematical concept? a. Algebra b. Geometry c. Measurement d. Probability
ANSWER
A
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, Question 7.
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings and asks the questions: "Which building has more windows? Which
building has fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing? a. Ordering numbers b. Identifying patterns in
the real world c. Drawing conclusions from observational data d. None of the above
ANSWER
C
Question 8.
Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5? a. Counting forward from 1-10 b. Counting backwards
from 10 c. Recognizing written numerals d. Writing numbers 1-10
ANSWER
A
Question 9.
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two
digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct except for two subtraction problems. How should the teacher correct the
student's problem? a. Review place value with the student b. Use manipulatives c. Teach the student how to check subtraction
through addition d. None of the above
ANSWER
C
Question 10.
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a kindergarten student? a. Have students chart the daily
temperature and pre-cipitation using information from a local newspaper b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their
appropriate season c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the seasons d. Explore the weather of
different countries
ANSWER
B
Question 11.
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students. What would be an appropriate activity to use? a.
Describe the birds they see around the school using a list of terms provided by the teacher b. Sort objects by common characteristics
c. Look at the different parts of a flower using a magnifying glass d. None of the above
ANSWER
B
Question 12.
What activity would help show fourth grade students that white light is made up of different wavelengths of light? a. Make a simple
kaleidoscope out of cardboard tubes and wax paper b. In a dark room, shine a white light into a prism and observe the different colors
that come out c. Use only blue and yellow light to grow plants in the classroom d. None of the above
ANSWER
B
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