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1. Use of a circle graph is best when used to an- how do all the parts relate to the
swer a question about what concept? whole
a. what is the difference between the minimum
and maximum value
b. is there a change over time
c. what is the relationship between the two vari-
ables
how do all the parts relate to the whole
2. A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the give students a set of pattern blocks
concept of set and which items belong in a set. and have the students sort the
What would be an appropriate activity for her to blocks into categories they see fit
do?
a. have students use as many words as they can
think of to describe a tree and a set of play-
ground equipment
b. look at two objects and tell how they are sim-
ilar and different
c. give students a set of pattern blocks and have
the students sort the blocks into categories they
see fit
d. give students sticks of differing lengths and
have them put them in order from smallest to
biggest
3. A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle right triangles-could possibly be
from a piece of paper. She then has students similarity
draw a line connecting opposing corners. The
class discusses their findings. What is she trying
to teach the students about?
a. similarity
b. right triangles
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c. parallel lines
d. slope
4. Second graders are working with groups of even and odd numbers
blocks. The students find that with some groups
of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks
exactly the same height. With other groups of
blocks there is one block left over. What concept
could be introduced?
a. even and odd numbers
b. common fractions
c. inverse operations
d. none of the above
5. A student is having trouble with single by dou- error analysis
ble digit addition. Which assessment could best
pinpoint the problem?
a. criterion referenced assessment
b. norm reference assessment
c. performance assessment
d.error analysis
6. A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, algebra
circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center.
This practice is setting the stage for which math-
ematical concept?
a. algebra
b. geometry
c. measurement
d. probability
7. A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture drawing conclusions from observa-
of two building and asks the questions: Which tional data
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building has more windows? Which building has
fewer cars outside? What mathematical skill is
the teacher reinforcing?
a. ordering numbers
b. identifying patterns in the real world
c. drawing conclusions from observational data
d. none of the above
8. Which skills must a student have before they are counting forwards 1-10
able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. counting forward 1-10
b. counting backwards 10-0
c. recognizing written numerals
d. writing numbers 1-10
9. A student is doing math problems that require teach student how to check sub-
adding two digit and one digit numbers and traction through addition
subtracting one digit numbers from two digit
numbers. The student gets all the problems cor-
rect except for two subtraction problems. How
should the teacher correct the student's prob-
lem?
a. review place value with the student
b. use manipulatives
c. teach the student how to check subtraction
through addition
d. none of the above
10. How would you foster an awareness of the sea- sort clothes, tools, and toys accord-
sons and weather changes in a kindergarten ing to their appropriate season
student?
a. have students chart the daily temp and pre-
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1. Use of a circle graph is best when used to an- how do all the parts relate to the
swer a question about what concept? whole
a. what is the difference between the minimum
and maximum value
b. is there a change over time
c. what is the relationship between the two vari-
ables
how do all the parts relate to the whole
2. A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the give students a set of pattern blocks
concept of set and which items belong in a set. and have the students sort the
What would be an appropriate activity for her to blocks into categories they see fit
do?
a. have students use as many words as they can
think of to describe a tree and a set of play-
ground equipment
b. look at two objects and tell how they are sim-
ilar and different
c. give students a set of pattern blocks and have
the students sort the blocks into categories they
see fit
d. give students sticks of differing lengths and
have them put them in order from smallest to
biggest
3. A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle right triangles-could possibly be
from a piece of paper. She then has students similarity
draw a line connecting opposing corners. The
class discusses their findings. What is she trying
to teach the students about?
a. similarity
b. right triangles
, PECT module 3
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c. parallel lines
d. slope
4. Second graders are working with groups of even and odd numbers
blocks. The students find that with some groups
of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks
exactly the same height. With other groups of
blocks there is one block left over. What concept
could be introduced?
a. even and odd numbers
b. common fractions
c. inverse operations
d. none of the above
5. A student is having trouble with single by dou- error analysis
ble digit addition. Which assessment could best
pinpoint the problem?
a. criterion referenced assessment
b. norm reference assessment
c. performance assessment
d.error analysis
6. A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, algebra
circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center.
This practice is setting the stage for which math-
ematical concept?
a. algebra
b. geometry
c. measurement
d. probability
7. A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture drawing conclusions from observa-
of two building and asks the questions: Which tional data
, PECT module 3
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building has more windows? Which building has
fewer cars outside? What mathematical skill is
the teacher reinforcing?
a. ordering numbers
b. identifying patterns in the real world
c. drawing conclusions from observational data
d. none of the above
8. Which skills must a student have before they are counting forwards 1-10
able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. counting forward 1-10
b. counting backwards 10-0
c. recognizing written numerals
d. writing numbers 1-10
9. A student is doing math problems that require teach student how to check sub-
adding two digit and one digit numbers and traction through addition
subtracting one digit numbers from two digit
numbers. The student gets all the problems cor-
rect except for two subtraction problems. How
should the teacher correct the student's prob-
lem?
a. review place value with the student
b. use manipulatives
c. teach the student how to check subtraction
through addition
d. none of the above
10. How would you foster an awareness of the sea- sort clothes, tools, and toys accord-
sons and weather changes in a kindergarten ing to their appropriate season
student?
a. have students chart the daily temp and pre-
