WorksheetsMath Methods
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 15mins
An effective teacher of mathematics cultivates which of the following dispositions?
Knowledge of mathematics
Readiness for change
Willingness to be a team player
All of the above
Which of the following describes what it means to "do" mathematics?
Generating strategies for problem solving and applying them
Demonstrating mathematical practices
Both a and b
None of these
Students must be mathematically proficient in both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency.
True
False
Sociocultural theory says that students use the ideas they already have to construct a new idea.
True
False
Strategies for problem solving include which of the following? Choose all that apply.
Visualizing
Simplify the problem
Summarizing
Look for patterns
Which is the correct order for Polya's problem solving process?
carry out the plan, look back, understand the problem, devise a plan
look back, understand the problem, carry out the plan, devise a plan
understand the problem, devise a plan, carry out the plan, look back
devise a plan, carry out the plan, understand the problem, look back
Worthwhile tasks must have the following characteristics. Check all that apply.
One right answer
High cognitive demand
Multiple entry and exit points
Relevant context
One benefit of classroom conversations is that students see the varied approaches in how mathematics can be solved.
True
False
Classroom discourse is limited to oral language only. There is no need for written language in the math classroom.
True
False
Providing scaffolded support occurs during which phase of a mathematics lesson?
Before phase
During phase
After phase
Extension phase
Which of the following would be considered a high leverage routine?
Flash cards
3-Act Tasks
Memorizing formulas
Using calculators
Exit tickets and journal prompts are examples of what type of assessment?
Formative
Summative
End-of-unit
DESSA
