Question 1

The preferable way to teach students to measure with a ruler is to begin by using a ruler:

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A) with quarter inch, eighth inch and sixteenth inch markings. 
B) with whole inch number markings. 
C) with whole inch markings but without numbers. 
D) with one-half inch, quarter inch, eighth inch markings. 
A) with quarter inch, eighth inch and sixteenth inch markings. 
B) with whole inch number markings. 
C) with whole inch markings but without numbers. 
D) with one-half inch, quarter inch, eighth inch markings. C

Question 2

Learning time measurement includes all of the following concepts except for :

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A) concepts of duration or elapsed time. 
B) learning to tell time. 
C) sequences of events. 
D) beginning and ending of events. 
A) concepts of duration or elapsed time. 
B) learning to tell time. 
C) sequences of events. 
D) beginning and ending of events. B

Question 3

The diameter of a circle is 12 feet. What is the area of the circle?

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A) 144 π ft2 
B) 36 π ft2 
C) 24 π ft2 
D) 12 π ft2 
A) 144 π ft2 
B) 36 π ft2 
C) 24 π ft2 
D) 12 π ft2 B

Question 4

If students are working at a learning station that involves determining which object is heavier, they are focusing on the concept of ____________ measurement.

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A) continuous 
B) discrete 
C) quantitative 
D) qualitative 
A) continuous 
B) discrete 
C) quantitative 
D) qualitative

Question 5

What are some of the advantages of the metric system versus the English system? Why do you think that the United States has resisted converting completely to the metric system?

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Some of the advantages of the metric sys

Question 6

Common benchmarks that help children convert from metric to English measurement include all of the following except for :

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A) A meter is a little longer than a yard. 
B) A liter is a little more than a quart. 
C) An inch is a little less than 2 centimeters. 
D) A kilogram is a little more than 2 pounds. 
A) A meter is a little longer than a yard. 
B) A liter is a little more than a quart. 
C) An inch is a little less than 2 centimeters. 
D) A kilogram is a little more than 2 pounds.

Question 7

The higher the mass to volume ratio is:

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A) the greater the density of the substance is. 
B) the less the density of the substance is. 
C) the greater the mass of the substance is. 
D) the greater the weight of the substance is. 
A) the greater the density of the substance is. 
B) the less the density of the substance is. 
C) the greater the mass of the substance is. 
D) the greater the weight of the substance is.

Question 8

Research concerning measurement has found that:

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A) it is transitivity of measurement that allows students to make comparisons based on unit iterations. 
B) few second graders can use transitivity with length measurements. 
C) length iteration develops after volume iteration. 
D) time iteration develops before length and volume iteration. 
A) it is transitivity of measurement that allows students to make comparisons based on unit iterations. 
B) few second graders can use transitivity with length measurements. 
C) length iteration develops after volume iteration. 
D) time iteration develops before length and volume iteration.

Question 9

If the edge lengths of a cube are all doubled, how does the volume of the cube change?

Accepted Answer

A) Volume is doubled. 
B) Volume is increased by a factor of 4. 
C) Volume is increased by a factor of 8. 
D) Volume is increased by a factor of 16. 
A) Volume is doubled. 
B) Volume is increased by a factor of 4. 
C) Volume is increased by a factor of 8. 
D) Volume is increased by a factor of 16.

Question 10

Children sometimes think that to convert from square feet to square inches, they need to multiply by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot. How could you help children see that this is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

To help children understand why multiply

Question 11

What is the role of personal benchmarks when learning about measurement?

Accepted Answer

Personal benchmarks play a crucial role

Question 12

Perimeter is best taught conceptually by:

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A) placing squares along the sides of a polygon. 
B) adding up the numbers placed on the sides of a polygon. 
C) laying toothpicks on the sides of a polygon. 
D) placing cubes along the sides of a polygon. 
A) placing squares along the sides of a polygon. 
B) adding up the numbers placed on the sides of a polygon. 
C) laying toothpicks on the sides of a polygon. 
D) placing cubes along the sides of a polygon.

Question 13

Which of the following is a correct sequence for introducing measurement?

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A) developing mental models for common measures, using nonstandard units, looking for patterns that lead to formulas 
B) building understanding of the characteristic being measured, using standard units, engaging in projects and activities that require measurement skills 
C) using nonstandard units, using standard units, building understanding of the characteristic being measured 
D) using standard units, using nonstandard units, engaging in projects and activities that require measurement skills 
A) developing mental models for common measures, using nonstandard units, looking for patterns that lead to formulas 
B) building understanding of the characteristic being measured, using standard units, engaging in projects and activities that require measurement skills 
C) using nonstandard units, using standard units, building understanding of the characteristic being measured 
D) using standard units, using nonstandard units, engaging in projects and activities that require measurement skills

Question 14

Explain the differences between transitivity and iteration with respect to measurement.

Accepted Answer

Transitivity and iteration are two diffe

Question 15

Capacity is measured in terms of:

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A) lengths. 
B) liquid measures. 
C) weight. 
D) volume. 
A) lengths. 
B) liquid measures. 
C) weight. 
D) volume.

Question 16

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The inside of a rectangular picture frame measures 36 inches long and 24 inches wide. The width of the frame is x inches, as shown in the figure below.
 
When hung, the frame and its contents cover 1,120 square inches of wall space. What is the length, y , of the frame in inches?

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A) 34 inches 
B) 38 inches 
C) 40 inches 
D) 44 inches 
A) 34 inches 
B) 38 inches 
C) 40 inches 
D) 44 inches

Question 17

The advantage of an analogue clock over a digital clock is that:

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A) analog clock faces are easier to read. 
B) analog clock faces are easier to determine elapsed time on. 
C) analog clock faces are more common. 
D) analog clock faces are more visually appealing. 
A) analog clock faces are easier to read. 
B) analog clock faces are easier to determine elapsed time on. 
C) analog clock faces are more common. 
D) analog clock faces are more visually appealing.

Question 18

Santiago lives in Sydney, Australia. His friend Carter currently lives in Berlin, Germany. Santiago and Carter often communicate with each other through Skype. To find a suitable time to chat, Mark looked up a chart of world times and found the following: 
   
Santiago and Carter are not able to chat between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm their local time as they have classes. Also, from 11:00 pm till 7:00 am their local time, they won't be able to chat because they will be sleeping. 
When would be a good time for Santiago and Carter to chat? Write the local times in the table

Accepted Answer

The answer of Santiago lives in Sydney, Australia. His friend...

Question 19

If children measure their classroom door with a string and then use the length of the string to measure the door of the building to determine which is wider, they are using the concept of:

Accepted Answer

A) transitivity. 
B) commutativity. 
C) distributive property. 
D) inequality. 
A) transitivity. 
B) commutativity. 
C) distributive property. 
D) inequality.

Question 20

The formula for volume that is the basis for all other volumes of three-dimensional figures is:

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A)    
B)    
C)    
D)    
A)    
B)    
C)    
D)

The preferable way to teach students to measure with a ruler is to begin by using a ruler:

Learning time measurement includes all of the following concepts except for :

The diameter of a circle is 12 feet. What is the area of the circle?

If students are working at a learning station that involves determining which object is heavier, they are focusing on the concept of ____________ measurement.

What are some of the advantages of the metric system versus the English system? Why do you think that the United States has resisted converting completely to the metric system?

Common benchmarks that help children convert from metric to English measurement include all of the following except for :

The higher the mass to volume ratio is:

Research concerning measurement has found that:

If the edge lengths of a cube are all doubled, how does the volume of the cube change?

Children sometimes think that to convert from square feet to square inches, they need to multiply by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot. How could you help children see that this is incorrect?

What is the role of personal benchmarks when learning about measurement?

Perimeter is best taught conceptually by:

Which of the following is a correct sequence for introducing measurement?

Explain the differences between transitivity and iteration with respect to measurement.

Capacity is measured in terms of:

The advantage of an analogue clock over a digital clock is that:

If children measure their classroom door with a string and then use the length of the string to measure the door of the building to determine which is wider, they are using the concept of:

The formula for volume that is the basis for all other volumes of three-dimensional figures is:

Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century

Defining a Comprehensive Mathematics Program

Mathematics for Every Child

Learning Mathematics

Organizing Effective Instruction

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

Understanding and Representing Concepts of Data

Investigating Probability

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Exam 17: Developing and Extending Measurement Concepts

The preferable way to teach students to measure with a ruler is to begin by using a ruler:

Learning time measurement includes all of the following concepts except for :

The diameter of a circle is 12 feet. What is the area of the circle?

If students are working at a learning station that involves determining which object is heavier, they are focusing on the concept of ____________ measurement.

What are some of the advantages of the metric system versus the English system? Why do you think that the United States has resisted converting completely to the metric system?

Common benchmarks that help children convert from metric to English measurement include all of the following except for :

The higher the mass to volume ratio is:

Research concerning measurement has found that:

If the edge lengths of a cube are all doubled, how does the volume of the cube change?

Children sometimes think that to convert from square feet to square inches, they need to multiply by 12, since there are 12 inches in a foot. How could you help children see that this is incorrect?

What is the role of personal benchmarks when learning about measurement?

Perimeter is best taught conceptually by:

Which of the following is a correct sequence for introducing measurement?

Explain the differences between transitivity and iteration with respect to measurement.

Capacity is measured in terms of:

The advantage of an analogue clock over a digital clock is that:

If children measure their classroom door with a string and then use the length of the string to measure the door of the building to determine which is wider, they are using the concept of:

The formula for volume that is the basis for all other volumes of three-dimensional figures is:

Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century

Defining a Comprehensive Mathematics Program

Mathematics for Every Child

Learning Mathematics

Organizing Effective Instruction

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

Understanding and Representing Concepts of Data

Investigating Probability

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