As cognitive and metacognitive challenges increase, the need for concrete representation, direct instruction, scaffolding, and task analysis conversely decrease.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 2] Students who struggle with mathematics can increase their ability to reason in algebra through the use of guided practice, independent practice, frequent reviews, and corrective/positive feedback.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 3] Unlike other subject areas, a students culture is irrelevant in the teaching of mathematics.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 4] Many diverse learners need hands on math so they can see, hold, and move objects in order to grasp skills and concepts.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 5] Children first learn how to order numbers and use them in operations and then progress to learning things like how to match objects, recognize groups of objects, and count.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 6] Math vocabulary should not be directly taught, but learned through authentic problem solving investigations.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 7] In mathematical communication, a student must be able to connect English words with symbols in order to develop math literacy.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 8] Most students will need concrete experiences and at least some direct instruction to build a strong foundation in measurement.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 9] The current emphasis in mathematical education is now on the development of math literacy and conceptual knowledge.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 10] It is estimated that between 20 and 25 percent of all elementary students struggle with learning mathematics.
a. True
b. False