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Manipulatives

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who is responsible for inventing the first true math manipulative used in schools?
a)
Maria Montesorri
b)
Chen Jingrun
c)
Friedrich Froebel
d)
Fibonacci
2.
What year was the first math manipulative put to use for kindergarten children in school?
a)
Ancient Times
b)
1837
c)
1973
d)
1899
3.
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) has recommended the use of manipulatives for what grades?
a)
Pre-K -12
b)
K-8
c)
Pre-K - 5
d)
K - 12
4.
In some states schools are mandated to use math manipulatives for instruction?
a)
True
b)
False
5.
Which Learning Theorists best support the use of math manipulatives? 
a)
Lev Vygotsky
b)
Benjamin Bloom
c)
Robert Marzano
d)
Jerome Bruner and Jean Piaget
6.
 Research indicates that using manipulatives is especially useful for teaching all students but....
a)
English Language Learners
b)
Low Achievers
c)
Students with learning disabilities
d)
Celebrities
7.
Math anxiety is greatly reduced when students work with manipulatives and are given a chance to reflect on their experiences.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
CRA is the learning theory progression that helps students build a strong understanding of a mathematical concept.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
CRA is an acronym for...
a)
Call Right Away
b)
Conceptual  Real  Abstract
c)
Concrete Representational Abstract
d)
Concept Reteach Apply
10.
What Piagetian stage do begin to see   abstract thinking occur in mathematics?
a)
Concrete operational stage- 7-11 years:
b)
Preoperational stage- 2-7 years:
c)
Sensorimotor stage –  0-2 years:
d)
Formal operational stage- 11-15 years :
11.
Which is a program takes into account, the 4 stages of the cognitive development learning theory?
a)
Piagetian Program
b)
Bruner Program
c)
John Hattie Program
d)
Lev Vygotsky Program