1 Teaching Math in the Primary Grades

What are the twin goals of mathematics in the basic education levels?

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Reading and Writing

• Science and History

• Art and Music

According to Scriven and Paul, what is critical thinking?

• The process of actively and skilfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information

• Finding a way around a difficulty

• Knowing and understanding

• Estimating, computing and solving

What is mathematical problem solving according to Polya?

• Finding a way around a difficulty

• The process of actively and skilfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information

• Knowing and understanding

• Estimating, computing and solving

What are the five content areas in the mathematics curriculum?

• Numbers and Number Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Probability and Statistics

• Reading, Writing, Science, History, and Art

• Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Visualizing, Reasoning, and Communicating

• Accuracy, Creativity, Objectivity, Perseverance, and Productivity

Which of the following is a specific skill and process to be developed in mathematics?

• Knowing and Understanding

• Accuracy

• Creativity

• Perseverance

What values and attitudes are to be honed in mathematics?

• Accuracy, Creativity, Objectivity, Perseverance, and Productivity

• Numbers and Number Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Probability and Statistics

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Visualizing and Modelling

Which of the following is considered as an appropriate tool in teaching mathematics?

• Manipulative objects, Measuring devices, Calculators and Computers, Smart phones and Tablet PCs, and the Internet

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Numbers and Number Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Probability and Statistics

• Accuracy, Creativity, Objectivity, Perseverance, and Productivity

How is context defined in the mathematics curriculum?

• A locale, situation, or set of conditions of Filipino learners that may influence their study and use of mathematics

• Finding a way around a difficulty

• Knowing and understanding

• Estimating, computing and solving

Which learning principle supports the idea that learning occurs through direct everyday experiences?

• Experiential Learning

• Reflective Learning

• Constructivism

• Cooperative Learning

What does Reflective Learning refer to?

• Learning that is facilitated by reflective thinking

• Finding a way around a difficulty

• Knowing and understanding

• Estimating, computing and solving