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6.
When students are problem solving, should calculators and other
technological devices be used?
Answer: At the upper elementary level, they would greatly help
students to
problem solve when they are working on more complex problems that
dont
have nice numbers.
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Problem solving
Reasoning and proof
Communication
Connections
Representations
Answer: B
Sec Ref: Reasoning and Proof
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T or F Reasoning and proof should be taught in a single unit so that
students can really focus on it.
Answer: F
Sec Ref: Reasoning and Proof
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10.
Matt comes home and tells his mom that whenever you multiply two
negative numbers, you always get a positive number. This type of
thinking is generally associated with:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Problem solving
Reasoning and proof
Communication
Connections
Representations
Answer: B
Sec Ref: Reasoning and Proof
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11. All of the following points in regards to mathematical reasoning are
true, except:
A.
B.
C.
D.
from
them
E. Reasoning should be reserved for students at the higher grade
levels
Answer: E
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charts
speaking
gestures
writing
all of the above
Answer: E
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17. In your classroom, suggest five ways in which you could incorporate
writing.
Answer: Journals, open-ended writing as follow-up to a lesson, having
students write their own word problems, having them describe their
solution process to a problem, having them write about a process or
procedure, and writing about connections between and among ideas.
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Problem solving
Reasoning and proof
Communication
Connections
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E. Representations
Answer: D
Sec Ref: Connections
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During a lesson on fractions, Chang raises his hands and states the
following: I know how much 1/2 is because my mom uses a 1/2
cup measuring cup when she bakes cookies. Which of the following
five NCTM process standards is Chang exhibiting?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Problem solving
Reasoning and proof
Communication
Connections
Representations
Answer: D
Sec Ref: Connections
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20.
Your text states that there are three types of connections that should
be made. Explain these three connections and give one example for
each.
Answer: Ideas within mathematics are connected with one another;
the
symbols and procedures of mathematics and the conceptual ideas that
the symbolism represents are connected; connection between
mathematics
and the real world.
Sec Ref: Connections
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Students were given the following problem: A farmer goes into his
barn and counts that he has 10 animals in all. The animals consist of
pigs and
chickens. Furthermore, he notices that there are 32 legs
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total. Find the number of chickens and pigs that the farmer has. In
order to solve this problem, Marys group decides to draw pictures.
Which of the following NCTM process standards does this best
illustrate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Answer: D
Sec Ref: Representations
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When working with students who are learning English, what are some
strategies that you can employ to help them develop the mathematics
process standards?
Answer: Should include some of the following: use mixed-ability
groups, talk through problems during whole class discussions, assign
buddies, use pictures and manipulatives, speak slower or use different
words, etc.
Sec Ref: Cultural Connections
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To a c c o m p a n y H e l p i n g C h i l d r e n L e a r n M a t h 9 e , R e y s e t a l .
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To a c c o m p a n y H e l p i n g C h i l d r e n L e a r n M a t h 9 e , R e y s e t a l .
2009 John Wiley & Sons