MTTC Test 103 Elementary Education
Standard and Accountability Movement - Answer -Standard implemented in the 1990's that were
designed to ensure that all students attained certain content knowledge and certain skills at each grade
level.
Common Core Standards - Answer -Standards designed to be more comprehensive and more specific
than previous standards. Used across the country as the cohesive set of learning standards.
T/F The Common Core Standards was adopted by the Federal Government in 1996. - Answer -False. The
federal government does not enforce the common core standards in any way.
English and Language Arts (ELA) Standards - Answer -Standards for the Common Core designed to make
sure that students are college and career ready. The standards are divided into 5 components: reading,
writing, speaking and listening, language, and media and technology.
Mathematics Standards - Answer -Standards for the Common Core attempting to create a coherent and
focused set of standards for teachers to use. The standards outline 8 mandated mathematical principles.
What are the 8 mathematical principles mandated in the Mathematic Standards for the Common Core?
- Answer -Problem Solving, Abstract and quantitative reasoning, Construction and critique of arguments
and their reasoning, Mathematical models, Appropriate and strategic usage of mathematical tools,
Precision in mathematical thinking and work, Identification and use of structure, Identification and use
of regularity in repeated reasoning.
Standard and Accountability Movement - Answer -Standard implemented in the 1990's that were
designed to ensure that all students attained certain content knowledge and certain skills at each grade
level.
Common Core Standards - Answer -Standards designed to be more comprehensive and more specific
than previous standards. Used across the country as the cohesive set of learning standards.
T/F The Common Core Standards was adopted by the Federal Government in 1996. - Answer -False. The
federal government does not enforce the common core standards in any way.
English and Language Arts (ELA) Standards - Answer -Standards for the Common Core designed to make
sure that students are college and career ready. The standards are divided into 5 components: reading,
writing, speaking and listening, language, and media and technology.
Mathematics Standards - Answer -Standards for the Common Core attempting to create a coherent and
focused set of standards for teachers to use. The standards outline 8 mandated mathematical principles.
What are the 8 mathematical principles mandated in the Mathematic Standards for the Common Core?
- Answer -Problem Solving, Abstract and quantitative reasoning, Construction and critique of arguments
and their reasoning, Mathematical models, Appropriate and strategic usage of mathematical tools,
Precision in mathematical thinking and work, Identification and use of structure, Identification and use
of regularity in repeated reasoning.
