Question 1

Area is best taught conceptually by:

Accepted Answer

A) placing squares along the sides of a polygon. 
B) placing circles inside a polygon. 
C) placing rectangular units insides a polygon. 
D) placing squares inside a polygon. 
A) placing squares along the sides of a polygon. 
B) placing circles inside a polygon. 
C) placing rectangular units insides a polygon. 
D) placing squares inside a polygon.

Question 2

What are some ways that children can be taught about angle measures before they are able to understand degree measurement?

Accepted Answer

One way to teach children about angle me

Question 3

The best way to teach children about areas of polygons is to give them:

Accepted Answer

A) the list of formulas and encourage them to substitute in the values for the variables. 
B) diagrams of polygons with number values assigned to the sides, then have them use the formulas to substitute values in for the sides. 
C) a calculator to use in conjunction with the formulas . 
D) graph paper and have them rearrange parts of polygons to develop the formulas. 
A) the list of formulas and encourage them to substitute in the values for the variables. 
B) diagrams of polygons with number values assigned to the sides, then have them use the formulas to substitute values in for the sides. 
C) a calculator to use in conjunction with the formulas . 
D) graph paper and have them rearrange parts of polygons to develop the formulas.

Question 4

Explain the difference between precision and accuracy when using measurements.

Accepted Answer

Precision and accuracy are two important

Question 5

The principle of compensation states that:

Accepted Answer

A) fewer units must be used when measuring with smaller objects. 
B) the smaller a measurement unit is, the more of that unit will be required to measure an object. 
C) the same unit must be used when using standard measuring devices. 
D) different units must be used when using standard measuring devices. 
A) fewer units must be used when measuring with smaller objects. 
B) the smaller a measurement unit is, the more of that unit will be required to measure an object. 
C) the same unit must be used when using standard measuring devices. 
D) different units must be used when using standard measuring devices.

Question 6

What inherent difficulties do children in the elementary mathematics curriculum face when working with money? How could you help children with these difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Children in the elementary mathematics c

Question 7

3 yd3 = ___ ft3.

Accepted Answer

A) 9 
B) 27 
C) 81 
D) 729 
A) 9 
B) 27 
C) 81 
D) 729

Question 8

Measurement is associated with all of the following terms except for :

Accepted Answer

A) qualitative. 
B) discrete. 
C) continuous. 
D) discriminating. 
A) qualitative. 
B) discrete. 
C) continuous. 
D) discriminating.

Question 9

The following statements are true except for :

Accepted Answer

A) Millimeters are more precise than grams. 
B) The measurement of a ball bearing is exactly 0.001 cm. 
C) Measuring with a ruler is more accurate than measuring with paper clips. 
D) Measuring a distance on a highway with a yardstick would be subject to substantial error. 
A) Millimeters are more precise than grams. 
B) The measurement of a ball bearing is exactly 0.001 cm. 
C) Measuring with a ruler is more accurate than measuring with paper clips. 
D) Measuring a distance on a highway with a yardstick would be subject to substantial error.

Question 10

In direct measurement, applying a unit of measure one or more times is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) transitivity. 
B) quantitative measurement. 
C) iteration 
D) repetition. 
A) transitivity. 
B) quantitative measurement. 
C) iteration 
D) repetition.

Question 11

Which of the following is not dependent on a physical representation?

Accepted Answer

A) area 
B) distance 
C) time 
D) weight 
A) area 
B) distance 
C) time 
D) weight

Question 12

Converting between customary and metric units:

Accepted Answer

A) is essential for students to understand measurement. 
B) is a critical skill for upper elementary grades students. 
C) helps students master both measurement systems. 
D) is best left more to benchmarks and less to conversion formulas. 
A) is essential for students to understand measurement. 
B) is a critical skill for upper elementary grades students. 
C) helps students master both measurement systems. 
D) is best left more to benchmarks and less to conversion formulas.

Question 13

The concept of measurement involves which two types of data?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which set of months all have only 30 days?

Accepted Answer

A) May, June, September, November 
B) March, June, October, November 
C) April, September, November, December 
D) April, June, September, November 
A) May, June, September, November 
B) March, June, October, November 
C) April, September, November, December 
D) April, June, September, November

Question 15

The metric system has several advantages over the English system. Which of the following is not an advantage?

Accepted Answer

A) It is similar to the base-10 system of numeration. 
B) Only a few units of measure are commonly used. 
C) A uniform set of prefixes applies to units of measure in each area of measurement. 
D) It is difficult for elementary students to learn. 
A) It is similar to the base-10 system of numeration. 
B) Only a few units of measure are commonly used. 
C) A uniform set of prefixes applies to units of measure in each area of measurement. 
D) It is difficult for elementary students to learn.

Question 16

Volume is measured in terms of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

TIMSS: Which of these could be the mass of an adult?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 kg 
B) 6 kg 
C) 60 kg 
D) 600 kg 
A) 1 kg 
B) 6 kg 
C) 60 kg 
D) 600 kg

Question 18

The area of a trapezoid with base lengths 8 feet and 12 feet and a height of 4 feet is:

Accepted Answer

A) 40 ft2. 
B) 80 ft2. 
C) 20 ft2. 
D) 192 ft2. 
A) 40 ft2. 
B) 80 ft2. 
C) 20 ft2. 
D) 192 ft2.

Question 19

2 ft2 = ___ in2.

Accepted Answer

A) 24 
B) 288 
C) 576 
A) 24 
B) 288 
C) 576

Question 20

NAEP: At a picnic, cider is served in cups. If 1 pint will fill 2 cups, how many cups can be filled from 8 pints of cider?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 cups 
B) 8 cups 
C) 11 cups 
D) 16 cups 
A) 4 cups 
B) 8 cups 
C) 11 cups 
D) 16 cups

Area is best taught conceptually by:

What are some ways that children can be taught about angle measures before they are able to understand degree measurement?

The best way to teach children about areas of polygons is to give them:

Explain the difference between precision and accuracy when using measurements.

The principle of compensation states that:

What inherent difficulties do children in the elementary mathematics curriculum face when working with money? How could you help children with these difficulties?

3 yd³ = ___ ft³.

Measurement is associated with all of the following terms except for :

The following statements are true except for :

In direct measurement, applying a unit of measure one or more times is referred to as:

Which of the following is not dependent on a physical representation?

Converting between customary and metric units:

The concept of measurement involves which two types of data?

Which set of months all have only 30 days?

The metric system has several advantages over the English system. Which of the following is not an advantage?

Volume is measured in terms of:

TIMSS: Which of these could be the mass of an adult?

The area of a trapezoid with base lengths 8 feet and 12 feet and a height of 4 feet is:

2 ft² = ___ in².

NAEP: At a picnic, cider is served in cups. If 1 pint will fill 2 cups, how many cups can be filled from 8 pints of cider?

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

Area is best taught conceptually by:

What are some ways that children can be taught about angle measures before they are able to understand degree measurement?

The best way to teach children about areas of polygons is to give them:

Explain the difference between precision and accuracy when using measurements.

The principle of compensation states that:

What inherent difficulties do children in the elementary mathematics curriculum face when working with money? How could you help children with these difficulties?

3 yd3 = ___ ft3.

Measurement is associated with all of the following terms except for :

The following statements are true except for :

In direct measurement, applying a unit of measure one or more times is referred to as:

Which of the following is not dependent on a physical representation?

Converting between customary and metric units:

The concept of measurement involves which two types of data?

Which set of months all have only 30 days?

The metric system has several advantages over the English system. Which of the following is not an advantage?

Volume is measured in terms of:

TIMSS: Which of these could be the mass of an adult?

The area of a trapezoid with base lengths 8 feet and 12 feet and a height of 4 feet is:

2 ft2 = ___ in2.

NAEP: At a picnic, cider is served in cups. If 1 pint will fill 2 cups, how many cups can be filled from 8 pints of cider?

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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3 yd³ = ___ ft³.

2 ft² = ___ in².