Which of the following is NOT a reason why a mathematics teacher should give a homework assignment?
a. An assignment should be given on a previously mastered skill to keep students into the routine of doing homework.
b. An assignment should be given to lay the groundwork for the following day's lesson.
c. An assignment should be given as an out-of-class data collection activity to save class time the next day.
d. An assignment should be given that allows students to practice a skill developed in class that day.
e. An assignment should be given to complete a problem or activity that was begun but not finished in class that day.
Question 2...Those who observe cultural influences on people should be mindful of ethnocentrism because:
A. it tends to bias one's views
B. it leads to incorrect conclusions
C. it prevents an accurate understanding of others' behaviors
D. all of the above are correct
E. none of the above are correct
Question 3...Which of these represents a traditional but important way for teachers to collect formative assessment data of student progress?
a. Written tests.
b. Homework.
c. Portfolios.
d. Interviews.
e. Journals.
Question 4...According to the text, socialization refers to:
A. teaching children etiquette and manners
B. what parents do to teach children to conform to social rules, acquire personal values, and develop attitudes and behaviors typical or representative of their culture at large.
C. teaching children how to dress appropriately and to speak correctly
D. all of the above are correct
Question 5...On the average, how much time did eighth graders in the U.S. report that they spend on homework in mathematics on a typical night, according to the TIMSS reports?
a. 15 minutes.
b. 30 minutes.
c. 45 minutes.
d. 1 hour.
e. 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Question 6...Which of the following assessment strategies is LEAST likely to promote equity in the mathematics classroom?
a. Written tests.
b. Interviews.
c. Portfolios.
d. Journals.
e. Projects.