Drawing analogies is referred to as a problem-solving:
a. heuristic.
b. algorithm.
c. rule.
d. prototype.
Ques. 2From a social constructivist perspective, the lesson on Smart Shopping was effective because:
a. students were organized into same-language groups.
b. students were allowed to manipulate and use hand-held calculators.
c. the tasks integrated math with reading.
d. students were encouraged to explain their thinking to each other.
Ques. 3Of the following, teachers can best help students learn to understand written math problems by encouraging them to:
a. memorize a wide variety of algorithms.
b. brainstorm solutions to problem.
c. draw pictorial representations of problems.
d. rehearse the solutions to common problem types.
Ques. 4A rule that prescribes a specific set of steps for solving a problem is best described as a(n):
a. strategy.
b. mnemonic.
c. heuristic.
d. algorithm.
Ques. 5As you follow the steps involved in solving problems, after you have implemented a strategy, the next step is to:
a. represent the problem.
b. evaluate the results.
c. attend to the details in the question.
d. assess your domain-specific knowledge.
Ques. 6In a general approach to solving problems, the first step is typically to identify the problem goal. The next step is to:
a. select a strategy.
b. represent the problem.
c. implement the strategy.
d. evaluate the results.
Ques. 7Using the suggestions for classroom practice as a basis for responding, which of the following statements is the best assessment of what Halima did in her learning activity?
a. This is an effective activity, because it provides a real-world task and capitalizes on student-student interaction.
b. This is an effective activity, because it incorporates concepts such as elaboration and organization.
c. This is an ineffective activity, because Halima has not provided sufficient context for the topic.
d. This is an ineffective activity, because students haven't been provided with appropriate examples on which to model their speech.