When students first understand that symbols, such as letters in algebra, can be used to stand for unknown numbers, they have moved to which of the following instructional stages?
a. Concrete
b. Representational
c. Abstract
d. Manipulative
[Ques. 2] Studies on gender and math has suggested all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. boys are inherently more skilled in math than girls.
b. boys prefer to use spatial representations and memory to solve math problems.
c. girls prefer math strategies paired with manipulatives to solve math problems.
d. teachers may reinforce positive performance in math with attention and praise more often for boys than for girls.
[Ques. 3] While grading John's addition and subtraction homework assignments and quizzes, the teacher notices that whenever John begins with an addition problem, he continues to perform addition on all of the problems, including those that are subtraction problems. Likewise, if the first question is a subtraction problem, John performs subtraction on all of the problems. The teacher has performed a(n) __________ of John's work.
a. diagnostic assessment
b. criterion referenced test
c. error analysis
d. math interview
[Ques. 4] Research has suggested that all of the following can help reduce math anxiety, EXCEPT:
a. providing peer models and social support.
b. assigning individual seat work.
c. discussing incorrect answers.
d. eliminating unnecessary competition.
[Ques. 5] All of the following can occur when students have math anxiety, EXCEPT:
a. initial learning can be blocked.
b. working memory can be hindered.
c. demonstration of skills and concepts on assessments can be hindered.
d. long term memory can be hindered.
[Ques. 6] Informal math assessments can give us insights to student learning that we cannot get through any other means. Which of the following is NOT an example of an informal assessment?
a. Criterion-referenced assessment
b. Curriculum based assessment
c. Portfolio assessment
d. Error analysis
[Ques. 7] Which type of formal assessment focuses more specifically on math skill areas and helps to determine strengths and needs within the math domain?
a. Achievement tests
b. Interest inventories
c. Diagnostic tests
d. Error analyses
[Ques. 8] In order to determine a students working level in mathematics, _____________ should be used.
a. informal assessments
b. a mixture of assessment tools
c. results from group administered achievement tests
d. standardized assessments
[Ques. 9] Teachers need to show students how we use data analysis and probability in our everyday lives so:
a. it doesnt seem so concrete.
b. they know we understand the concepts.
c. it doesnt seem so abstract.
d. they are in compliance with standards based reform.
[Ques. 10] Math vocabulary like certain or impossible are associated with:
a. data analysis and probability.
b. geometry and data analysis.
c. probability and algebra.
d. data analysis and measurement.
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