Question 1

Flexible grouping means that the teacher:

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A) uses different instructional groups appropriate to the task or situation. 
B) uses a different seating arrangement each week. 
C) allows the children to choose partners for different tasks. 
D) randomly draws names to place children in groups. 
A) uses different instructional groups appropriate to the task or situation. 
B) uses a different seating arrangement each week. 
C) allows the children to choose partners for different tasks. 
D) randomly draws names to place children in groups.

Question 2

For drill and practice of basic facts to be successful, teachers should:

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A) use flash cards exclusively since research shows they work best. 
B) conduct practice sessions that are at least 20 minutes long. 
C) set speed as a primary goal since students need to recall facts quickly. 
D) avoid comparison of students. 
A) use flash cards exclusively since research shows they work best. 
B) conduct practice sessions that are at least 20 minutes long. 
C) set speed as a primary goal since students need to recall facts quickly. 
D) avoid comparison of students.

Question 3

According to a comprehensive review of research on teaching, each of the following instructional strategies increases student achievement except :

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A) identifying similarities and differences. 
B) creating representations such as charts, diagrams, and pictures. 
C) appropriate homework and practice. 
D) lecturing. 
A) identifying similarities and differences. 
B) creating representations such as charts, diagrams, and pictures. 
C) appropriate homework and practice. 
D) lecturing.

Question 4

Why are instructional objectives important in teaching? Describe their role in connecting goals to assessment.

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Instructional objectives are important i

Question 5

A comprehensive plan for teaching a mathematical concept and skill would include the four phases in this order:

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A) mastery, concepts, maintenance, transfer 
B) concepts, mastery, strategies, maintenance 
C) strategies, concepts, maintenance, mastery 
D) concepts, strategies, mastery, maintenance 
A) mastery, concepts, maintenance, transfer 
B) concepts, mastery, strategies, maintenance 
C) strategies, concepts, maintenance, mastery 
D) concepts, strategies, mastery, maintenance

Question 6

Discuss the value of cooperative learning. What issues or problems must be considered when instituting cooperative learning?

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Cooperative learning has significant val

Question 7

What are two specific ways that a teacher can maximize time in the elementary mathematics classroom?

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To maximize time in the elementary mathe

Question 8

A seven-step lesson cycle (assessing readiness, setting the stage, instruction, guided practice, check for understanding, independent practice, assess mastery)was put forth by:

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A) Bruner. 
B) Skinner. 
C) Hunter. 
D) Skemp. 
A) Bruner. 
B) Skinner. 
C) Hunter. 
D) Skemp.

Question 9

One purpose of open-ended questions is to encourage students to:

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A) answer more creatively and analytically. 
B) demonstrate basic knowledge. 
C) give rapid answers. 
D) prepare for the unit test. 
A) answer more creatively and analytically. 
B) demonstrate basic knowledge. 
C) give rapid answers. 
D) prepare for the unit test.

Question 10

Daily planning is best described as:

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A) coordinating varied instructional approaches around unit objective(s). 
B) planning a 45-minute teacher-directed lesson. 
C) identifying the workbook pages that coordinate with the textbook. 
D) writing a clear instructional objective. 
A) coordinating varied instructional approaches around unit objective(s). 
B) planning a 45-minute teacher-directed lesson. 
C) identifying the workbook pages that coordinate with the textbook. 
D) writing a clear instructional objective.

Question 11

Homework is most beneficial to students' learning when:

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A) a formal school-wide policy exists concerning the number of times per week that it is assigned. 
B) it is an assignment that the student and family complete together. 
C) it is graded. 
D) it is enough to practice the known skill or concept, but not excessive. 
A) a formal school-wide policy exists concerning the number of times per week that it is assigned. 
B) it is an assignment that the student and family complete together. 
C) it is graded. 
D) it is enough to practice the known skill or concept, but not excessive.

Question 12

Which of the following statements is the best description for effective instruction in mathematics?

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A) Effective instruction is a collaborative process of discovering mathematical concepts found in interesting problems. 
B) Effective instruction involves teachers conveying to students the most important mathematical concepts through structured exercises. 
C) Effective instruction requires students to memorize concepts and skills before solving problems. 
D) Effective instruction is best achieved through teacher-directed lessons and student attention to rules and principles. 
A) Effective instruction is a collaborative process of discovering mathematical concepts found in interesting problems. 
B) Effective instruction involves teachers conveying to students the most important mathematical concepts through structured exercises. 
C) Effective instruction requires students to memorize concepts and skills before solving problems. 
D) Effective instruction is best achieved through teacher-directed lessons and student attention to rules and principles.

Question 13

Long-range planning is best described as planning:

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A) for 2-3 months. 
B) for 2-3 weeks. 
C) an interdisciplinary unit. 
D) instruction over the year. 
A) for 2-3 months. 
B) for 2-3 weeks. 
C) an interdisciplinary unit. 
D) instruction over the year.

Question 14

Explain the purposes of problem-based projects and investigations in student learning. What are the roles of the teacher and student?

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Problem-based projects and investigation

Question 15

Explain the role and importance of the "setting the stage" portion of a lesson. Select an objective and describe three ways to set the stage for a lesson.

Accepted Answer

The "setting the stage" portion of a les

Question 16

Some evidence shows that tracking of students by ability group has the long-range effect of:

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A) helping advanced students' progress more rapidly. 
B) restricting the instructional opportunities of lower achieving students. 
C) both of these options. 
D) neither of these options. 
A) helping advanced students' progress more rapidly. 
B) restricting the instructional opportunities of lower achieving students. 
C) both of these options. 
D) neither of these options.

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of an instructional objective?

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A) Students will develop number sense. 
B) Students will develop spatial visualization skills. 
C) Students will communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing. 
D) Students will identify objects grouped in sets of six. 
A) Students will develop number sense. 
B) Students will develop spatial visualization skills. 
C) Students will communicate mathematical ideas orally and in writing. 
D) Students will identify objects grouped in sets of six.

Flexible grouping means that the teacher:

For drill and practice of basic facts to be successful, teachers should:

According to a comprehensive review of research on teaching, each of the following instructional strategies increases student achievement except :

Why are instructional objectives important in teaching? Describe their role in connecting goals to assessment.

A comprehensive plan for teaching a mathematical concept and skill would include the four phases in this order:

Discuss the value of cooperative learning. What issues or problems must be considered when instituting cooperative learning?

What are two specific ways that a teacher can maximize time in the elementary mathematics classroom?

A seven-step lesson cycle (assessing readiness, setting the stage, instruction, guided practice, check for understanding, independent practice, assess mastery)was put forth by:

One purpose of open-ended questions is to encourage students to:

Daily planning is best described as:

Homework is most beneficial to students' learning when:

Which of the following statements is the best description for effective instruction in mathematics?

Long-range planning is best described as planning:

Explain the purposes of problem-based projects and investigations in student learning. What are the roles of the teacher and student?

Explain the role and importance of the "setting the stage" portion of a lesson. Select an objective and describe three ways to set the stage for a lesson.

Some evidence shows that tracking of students by ability group has the long-range effect of:

Which of the following is an example of an instructional objective?

Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century

Defining a Comprehensive Mathematics Program

Mathematics for Every Child

Learning Mathematics

Integrating Assessment

Developing Problem-Solving Strategies

Developing Concepts of Number

Extending Number Concepts and Number Systems

Developing Number Operations With Whole Numbers

Extending Computational Fluency With Larger Numbers

Developing Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions

Extending Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions

Developing Aspects of Proportional Reasoning: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Thinking Algebraically

Developing and Extending Geometric Concepts and Systems

Developing and Extending Measurement Concepts

Understanding and Representing Concepts of Data

Investigating Probability

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Exam 5: Organizing Effective Instruction

Flexible grouping means that the teacher:

For drill and practice of basic facts to be successful, teachers should:

According to a comprehensive review of research on teaching, each of the following instructional strategies increases student achievement except :

Why are instructional objectives important in teaching? Describe their role in connecting goals to assessment.

A comprehensive plan for teaching a mathematical concept and skill would include the four phases in this order:

Discuss the value of cooperative learning. What issues or problems must be considered when instituting cooperative learning?

What are two specific ways that a teacher can maximize time in the elementary mathematics classroom?

A seven-step lesson cycle (assessing readiness, setting the stage, instruction, guided practice, check for understanding, independent practice, assess mastery)was put forth by:

One purpose of open-ended questions is to encourage students to:

Daily planning is best described as:

Homework is most beneficial to students' learning when:

Which of the following statements is the best description for effective instruction in mathematics?

Long-range planning is best described as planning:

Explain the purposes of problem-based projects and investigations in student learning. What are the roles of the teacher and student?

Explain the role and importance of the "setting the stage" portion of a lesson. Select an objective and describe three ways to set the stage for a lesson.

Some evidence shows that tracking of students by ability group has the long-range effect of:

Which of the following is an example of an instructional objective?

Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century

Defining a Comprehensive Mathematics Program

Mathematics for Every Child

Learning Mathematics

Integrating Assessment

Developing Problem-Solving Strategies

Developing Concepts of Number

Extending Number Concepts and Number Systems

Developing Number Operations With Whole Numbers

Extending Computational Fluency With Larger Numbers

Developing Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions

Extending Understanding of Common and Decimal Fractions

Developing Aspects of Proportional Reasoning: Ratio, Proportion, and Percent

Thinking Algebraically

Developing and Extending Geometric Concepts and Systems

Developing and Extending Measurement Concepts

Understanding and Representing Concepts of Data

Investigating Probability

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