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PECT Module 3 EXAM NEWEST 300 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: 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 fractions
c. inverse operations
d. none of the above - ANSWER-even and odd numbers
QUESTION: A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment
could best pinpoint the problem?
a. criterion referenced assessment
b. norm reference assessment
c. performance assessment
d.error analysis - ANSWER-error analysis
QUESTION: 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?
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a. algebra
b. geometry
c. measurement
d. probability - ANSWER-algebra
QUESTION: A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two building 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-drawing conclusions from observational data
QUESTION: Which skills must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. counting forward 1-10
b. counting backwards 10-0
c. recognizing written numerals
d. writing numbers 1-10 - ANSWER-counting forwards 1-10
QUESTION: 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?
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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-teach student how to check subtraction through addition
QUESTION: How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a
kindergarten student?
a. have students chart the daily temp and precipitation using info from a local newspaper
b. sort clothes, tools and toys according to their appropriate season
c. us a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the seasons.
d. explore the weather of different countries - ANSWER-sort clothes, tools, and toys according
to their appropriate season
QUESTION: A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students. What
would be a appropriate activity?
a. describe the birds they see around the school using a list of terms provided by the teacher
b. sort objects into common characteristics
c.look at the different parts of a flower using a magnifying glass
d. none of the above - ANSWER-sort object into common characteristics
QL; 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
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b. is there a change over time
c. what is the relationship between the two variables
how do all the parts relate to the whole - ANSWER-how do all the parts relate to the whole
QUESTION: 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-give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks
into categories they see fit
QUESTION: 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-right triangles-could possibly be similarity
PECT Module 3 EXAM NEWEST 300 QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS
YEAR
QUESTION: 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 fractions
c. inverse operations
d. none of the above - ANSWER-even and odd numbers
QUESTION: A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment
could best pinpoint the problem?
a. criterion referenced assessment
b. norm reference assessment
c. performance assessment
d.error analysis - ANSWER-error analysis
QUESTION: 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?
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a. algebra
b. geometry
c. measurement
d. probability - ANSWER-algebra
QUESTION: A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two building 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-drawing conclusions from observational data
QUESTION: Which skills must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. counting forward 1-10
b. counting backwards 10-0
c. recognizing written numerals
d. writing numbers 1-10 - ANSWER-counting forwards 1-10
QUESTION: 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?
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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-teach student how to check subtraction through addition
QUESTION: How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a
kindergarten student?
a. have students chart the daily temp and precipitation using info from a local newspaper
b. sort clothes, tools and toys according to their appropriate season
c. us a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the seasons.
d. explore the weather of different countries - ANSWER-sort clothes, tools, and toys according
to their appropriate season
QUESTION: A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students. What
would be a appropriate activity?
a. describe the birds they see around the school using a list of terms provided by the teacher
b. sort objects into common characteristics
c.look at the different parts of a flower using a magnifying glass
d. none of the above - ANSWER-sort object into common characteristics
QL; 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
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b. is there a change over time
c. what is the relationship between the two variables
how do all the parts relate to the whole - ANSWER-how do all the parts relate to the whole
QUESTION: 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-give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks
into categories they see fit
QUESTION: 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-right triangles-could possibly be similarity
