Question

Which statement best describes the computational skills children need to learn?

Accepted Answer

A) Students should learn to use a calculator to do their computations as soon as an operation is introduced. 
B) Students need good estimation skills because exact answers are seldom needed in everyday life. 
C) Students should learn a variety of computational processes including paper-pencil algorithms, estimation and mental arithmetic strategies, and technological applications. 
D) Students should become proficient with the algorithms involving large multi-digit numbers. 
A) Students should learn to use a calculator to do their computations as soon as an operation is introduced. 
B) Students need good estimation skills because exact answers are seldom needed in everyday life. 
C) Students should learn a variety of computational processes including paper-pencil algorithms, estimation and mental arithmetic strategies, and technological applications. 
D) Students should become proficient with the algorithms involving large multi-digit numbers.

Which statement best describes the computational skills children need to learn?

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

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 11: Extending Computational Fluency With Larger Numbers

Which statement best describes the computational skills children need to learn?

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

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

Filters