MATH METHODS TEST #1 EXAM QUESTIONS
1. THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS DIVIDE THE CONTENT EXPEC-
TATIONS FOR STUDENTS INTO LARGE GROUPINGS CALLED? DOMAINS
FACTORS, UNIT OF STUDY, LESSON PLANS: DOMAINS
2. THE 6 PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MATHEMATICS AR-
TICULATE HIGH- QUALITY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. WHICH OF THE FOL-
LOWING STATEMENTS REPRESENTS THE EQUITY PRINCIPLE: THE MES-
SAGE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL IS INTERTWINED WITH EVERY
OTHER PRINCIPLE.
3. ALTHOUGH ALL ARE IMPORTANT, WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS IS MOST ESSENTIAL TO DEMONSTRATE IN
ORDER TO HELP STUDENTS PERSEVERE, THINK TO TRY OTHER STRATE-
GIES, AND CHECK THEIR ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS? PERSISTENCE, LIFE-
LONG LEARNING, REFLECTIVE DISPOSITION, POSITIVE ATTITUDE.: PER-
SISTENCE
4. Which of the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice asks students to
analyze situations by breaking them into cases and can recognize and use
counter examples?
Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others, Express regu-
larity in repeated reasoning
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Attend to precision: Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others
5. Three of the following statements are ways for teachers to maintain a
positive disposition about mathematics. Which of the following would not
contribute to that disposition?
Enjoy doing activities in class
Trying new ways to approach problems
In your hear you say "I never liked math"
Expanding your knowledge of thr subject: In your heart you slay "I never liked
math"
6. A process standard refers to the mathematical processes that preK-12 stu-
dents acquire and the mathematical knowledge they use. Identify the process
,standard that highlights how mathematical concepts relate to real-world and
other subjects.
Representation
Connections
Problem Solving
Communication: Connections
7. Which of the following statements is the best definition for the term "school
effects" as it pertains to mathematics education?
, Schools affect students' learning of mathematics by creating the daily sched-
ule for when various content areas are taught.
Schools have no effect on students' learning of mathematics, and students'
learning is completely determined by how they interact with mathematics
outside of the classroom.
Some schools have better learning environments for mathematics than
For many students, school is the only place where they get to experience
mathematics.: For many students, school is the only place where they get to
experience mathematics.
8. 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.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Creation and dissemination of curriculum standards
Illuminations instructional resources: Trends in International Mathematics and
Science Study Creation and dissemination of assessment standards
9. There have been significant reforms in mathematics that reflect the techno-
logical and informational needs of our society. What statement is a factor to
consider in change?
STEM jobs take twice as long to fill as other jobs
Developing a "love of math" in students
U.S. student performance in national and international studies: U.S. student
performance in national and international studies
10. QUIZ#2
Learning theories are not teaching strategies. They are about how people
learn. What strategy described below refers to scaffold new content?
Include the use of tools (manipulatives) and more assistance from peers
Asking probing questions that keep student engaged in the process
Introduce errors and invite students to think what would have led to that error
Emphasize that each learner is unique: Include the use of tools (manipulative)
and more assistance from peers
11. The extent that a student understands why an algorithm works or connects
relationships between concepts and procedures refers to:
Problem solving
connected knowledge
depth of understanding: Depth of understanding
1. THE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS DIVIDE THE CONTENT EXPEC-
TATIONS FOR STUDENTS INTO LARGE GROUPINGS CALLED? DOMAINS
FACTORS, UNIT OF STUDY, LESSON PLANS: DOMAINS
2. THE 6 PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MATHEMATICS AR-
TICULATE HIGH- QUALITY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION. WHICH OF THE FOL-
LOWING STATEMENTS REPRESENTS THE EQUITY PRINCIPLE: THE MES-
SAGE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL IS INTERTWINED WITH EVERY
OTHER PRINCIPLE.
3. ALTHOUGH ALL ARE IMPORTANT, WHICH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
TEACHER CHARACTERISTICS IS MOST ESSENTIAL TO DEMONSTRATE IN
ORDER TO HELP STUDENTS PERSEVERE, THINK TO TRY OTHER STRATE-
GIES, AND CHECK THEIR ANSWERS TO PROBLEMS? PERSISTENCE, LIFE-
LONG LEARNING, REFLECTIVE DISPOSITION, POSITIVE ATTITUDE.: PER-
SISTENCE
4. Which of the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice asks students to
analyze situations by breaking them into cases and can recognize and use
counter examples?
Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others, Express regu-
larity in repeated reasoning
Reason abstractly and quantitatively
Attend to precision: Construct viable arguments and critique reasoning of others
5. Three of the following statements are ways for teachers to maintain a
positive disposition about mathematics. Which of the following would not
contribute to that disposition?
Enjoy doing activities in class
Trying new ways to approach problems
In your hear you say "I never liked math"
Expanding your knowledge of thr subject: In your heart you slay "I never liked
math"
6. A process standard refers to the mathematical processes that preK-12 stu-
dents acquire and the mathematical knowledge they use. Identify the process
,standard that highlights how mathematical concepts relate to real-world and
other subjects.
Representation
Connections
Problem Solving
Communication: Connections
7. Which of the following statements is the best definition for the term "school
effects" as it pertains to mathematics education?
, Schools affect students' learning of mathematics by creating the daily sched-
ule for when various content areas are taught.
Schools have no effect on students' learning of mathematics, and students'
learning is completely determined by how they interact with mathematics
outside of the classroom.
Some schools have better learning environments for mathematics than
For many students, school is the only place where they get to experience
mathematics.: For many students, school is the only place where they get to
experience mathematics.
8. 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.
Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
Creation and dissemination of curriculum standards
Illuminations instructional resources: Trends in International Mathematics and
Science Study Creation and dissemination of assessment standards
9. There have been significant reforms in mathematics that reflect the techno-
logical and informational needs of our society. What statement is a factor to
consider in change?
STEM jobs take twice as long to fill as other jobs
Developing a "love of math" in students
U.S. student performance in national and international studies: U.S. student
performance in national and international studies
10. QUIZ#2
Learning theories are not teaching strategies. They are about how people
learn. What strategy described below refers to scaffold new content?
Include the use of tools (manipulatives) and more assistance from peers
Asking probing questions that keep student engaged in the process
Introduce errors and invite students to think what would have led to that error
Emphasize that each learner is unique: Include the use of tools (manipulative)
and more assistance from peers
11. The extent that a student understands why an algorithm works or connects
relationships between concepts and procedures refers to:
Problem solving
connected knowledge
depth of understanding: Depth of understanding
