Which type of teaching involves having a rule stated and then applying the rule to specific examples?
a) Constructivist.
b) Deductive.
c) Formative.
d) Inductive.
e) Summative.
Question 2...Which of the following statements most closely reflects the purpose of publishing the NCTM Standards documents?
a) The Standards provide recommendations for state models, school districts, and teachers.
b) The Standards provide recommendations for state models but mandatory for school districts and teachers.
c) The Standards provide mandatory curricular benchmarks for state models but recommendations for districts and teachers.
d) The Standards provide mandatory curricular benchmarks for state models and for districts but recommendations for teachers.
e) The Standards provide mandatory curricular benchmarks for state models, districts, and teachers.
Question 3...Which type of teaching involves having students thinking through several examples and then generalizing a rule?
a) Behaviorist.
b) Deductive.
c) Formative.
d) Inductive.
e) Summative.
Question 4...Which of the following is NOT listed by NCTM as a primary reason why students need to possess mathematical competence?
a) Thinking and problem solving are needed in the workplace.
b) The scientific and technical communities use mathematics frequently.
c) Algebra and geometry skills are required in every profession.
d) Knowledge of mathematics can be personally satisfying.
e) Mathematics should be recognized as a part of cultural heritage.
Question 5...A student has which type of orientation if success is based upon performance in relationship to others in the class?
a) Self-efficacy.
b) Ego goal.
c) Mastery goal.
d) Concept goal.
e) Mathematical disposition.
Question 6...According to research, which of the following skills is NOT a skill that is highly valued by employers?
a) Participate as a member of a team.
b) Solve problems.
c) Communicate effectively.
d) Compute without calculators.
e) Learn new skills.
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