According to NCTM, Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics. State one positive, and one
negative factor regarding the use of mathematical software with young children.
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Question 2Provide four of the seven elements used in your text to define curriculum:
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Question 3What are the four main findings from the
Summary of Essential Findings conducted by the Center for the Developing Child at Harvard University?
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Question 4Identify four different math inquiry skills (math language) that have been recommended for inclusion in a math curriculum for young children by the National Council of Teachers of Math.
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Question 5According to your text, the inclusion of technology into the classroom and curriculum should
a. be based on the price of the software package.
b. be intentional and used to enhance the curriculum.
c. be avoided unless all children are academically gifted.
d. be used as
Question 6Curriculum mentors are essential to maintaining high quality curriculum and practices within the center. The role of a curriculum mentor can be filled by
a. the director
b. a paid professional
c. a respected member of the staff
d. all of the these
Question 7Questions that cannot be answered by direct observation can often be assessed by gathering data which can be organized, represented, and summarized in a variety of ways. Identify at least 4 ways you can use to show and see information and make it easier to make predictions about related events.
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Question 8Taking the time to discuss how teacher beliefs align with the centers mission, vision, and purpose of the center will ensure that
a. the curriculum will reflect the beliefs of the children.
b. the curriculum will be cohesive and reflect the programs mission.
c. the curriculum will be diversified and reflect individual teachers beliefs.
d. the curriculum will avoid being too theoretically based.