WorksheetsTEP140 Teaching for Understanding in Mathematics Teaching
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When students understand the math they learn, they are more likely to
recall important facts, formulas, and vocabulary
develop increased proficiencies with important math skills
successfully apply math in real-world problem solving tasks
All of the above
In too many classrooms, students learn math words, formulas and routines without understanding them. This can lead to patterns of mathematical mistakes, difficulties with problem solving and ___________.
short retention spans
good strategy
frustrations
memorization
Facts, vocabulary, and formulas.
Knowledge
Understanding
Proficiency of Skills
Application
Remembering math over time
Retention
Understanding
Proficiency of Skills
Application
Problem solving and relevance in math
Application
Understanding
Proficiency of Skills
Application
Teachers should strive to teach mathematics for ________________ to enable comprehension of mathematical concepts, operations, and relations.
conceptual understanding
procedural fluency
strategic competence
reasoning skills
Teachers should strive to provide multiple and varied opportunities for learners to develop their mathematical ______________ – the capacity for logical thought, reflection, explanation, and justification;
conceptual understanding
procedural fluency
strategic competence
reasoning skills
Teachers should strive to develop learners’ ____________ – the ability to formulate, represent, and decide on appropriate strategies to solve mathematical problems
conceptual understanding
procedural fluency
strategic competence
reasoning skills
Teachers should strive to promote a _________________ which enables all of the above, supported by teachers engaging with learners in ways that foreground mathematical learning for all.
conceptual understanding
procedural fluency
strategic competence
learning-centered classroom
Math teachers should seek understanding ideas for the math they teach, thru the following except one.
math education conferences
professional development workshops
on-line discussions with colleagues
repeated lesson plans
