Question 1

Which of the following factors tends to most significantly impact a teacher's ability to incorporate the mathematical processes and practices in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A) The teacher's mathematics content background. 
B) The ability level of students in the class. 
C) The textbook used to teach the class. 
D) The type of homework problems assigned to students. 
E) The teacher's understanding of child psychology. 
A) The teacher's mathematics content background. 
B) The ability level of students in the class. 
C) The textbook used to teach the class. 
D) The type of homework problems assigned to students. 
E) The teacher's understanding of child psychology. A

Question 2

Skills such as creativity, problem solving, and collaborating with others fall under which of the following Twenty-First Century Skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Content Knowledge. 
B) Life and Career Skills. 
C) Information, Media, and Technology Skills. 
D) Leadership Skills. 
E) Learning and Innovation Skills. 
A) Content Knowledge. 
B) Life and Career Skills. 
C) Information, Media, and Technology Skills. 
D) Leadership Skills. 
E) Learning and Innovation Skills. E

Question 3

As stated in the text, success in teaching mathematics requires a caring person who is interested in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Content being taught and the development of young adolescents. 
B) The development of young adolescents and an interest in student extracurricular activities. 
C) An interest in student extracurricular activities and student backgrounds. 
D) Student backgrounds and content being taught. 
E) Student backgrounds and the development of young adolescents. 
A) Content being taught and the development of young adolescents. 
B) The development of young adolescents and an interest in student extracurricular activities. 
C) An interest in student extracurricular activities and student backgrounds. 
D) Student backgrounds and content being taught. 
E) Student backgrounds and the development of young adolescents. A

Question 4

The first TIMSS report compared more than 50 countries around the world in which areas?

Accepted Answer

A) Achievement, economic support, and curriculum. 
B) Achievement, economic support, and teaching practices. 
C) Achievement, curriculum, and teaching practices. 
D) Economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices. 
E) Achievement, economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices. 
A) Achievement, economic support, and curriculum. 
B) Achievement, economic support, and teaching practices. 
C) Achievement, curriculum, and teaching practices. 
D) Economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices. 
E) Achievement, economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices.

Question 5

Which of the following is a typical middle school practice that promotes mathematical connections?

Accepted Answer

A) Use of block scheduling. 
B) Common planning time for teachers in the school. 
C) Use of common textbooks among teachers in the school. 
D) Bi-weekly faculty meetings after school. 
E) Use of technology in all classes. 
A) Use of block scheduling. 
B) Common planning time for teachers in the school. 
C) Use of common textbooks among teachers in the school. 
D) Bi-weekly faculty meetings after school. 
E) Use of technology in all classes.

Question 6

Surveys from industry indicate that employers are looking for a workforce that has skills in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Arithmetic and problem solving. 
B) Basic algebra and communication. 
C) Problem solving and communication. 
D) Independent thinking and arithmetic. 
E) Independent thinking and basic algebra. 
A) Arithmetic and problem solving. 
B) Basic algebra and communication. 
C) Problem solving and communication. 
D) Independent thinking and arithmetic. 
E) Independent thinking and basic algebra.

Question 7

Which of the following is a widely held belief about mathematics but is not supported by research?

Accepted Answer

A) Some people have naturally inherited mathematical ability, and some do not. 
B) Every person has the potential to become mathematically literate. 
C) Some people will understand a mathematical concept despite a poor teacher. 
D) Most people only develop mathematically in an atmosphere created by knowledgeable teachers. 
E) Some people understand mathematical content because of the way that it is presented. 
A) Some people have naturally inherited mathematical ability, and some do not. 
B) Every person has the potential to become mathematically literate. 
C) Some people will understand a mathematical concept despite a poor teacher. 
D) Most people only develop mathematically in an atmosphere created by knowledgeable teachers. 
E) Some people understand mathematical content because of the way that it is presented.

Question 8

Describe some of the most significant results of the TIMSS, NAEP, and PISA reports.
 Based on the findings, state some suggestions for improving our mathematics education
 system.

Accepted Answer

The TIMSS (Trends in International Mathe

Question 9

In which year was the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) initially conducted?

Accepted Answer

A) 1979. 
B) 1982. 
C) 1987. 
D) 1991. 
E) 1995. 
A) 1979. 
B) 1982. 
C) 1987. 
D) 1991. 
E) 1995.

Question 10

The contents of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from which of these documents?

Accepted Answer

A) NCTM Assessment Standards, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, and Agenda for Action. 
B) NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Professional Teaching Standards, and Assessment Standards. 
C) NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Agenda for Action, and Professional Teaching Standards. 
D) NCTM Professional Teaching Standards, Assessment Standards, and TIMSS Study. 
E) NCTM Assessment Standards, Agenda for Action, and TIMSS Study. 
A) NCTM Assessment Standards, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, and Agenda for Action. 
B) NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Professional Teaching Standards, and Assessment Standards. 
C) NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Agenda for Action, and Professional Teaching Standards. 
D) NCTM Professional Teaching Standards, Assessment Standards, and TIMSS Study. 
E) NCTM Assessment Standards, Agenda for Action, and TIMSS Study.

Question 11

The relationship between problems and exercises in mathematics is which of these?

Accepted Answer

A) A problem has no immediate solution, and an exercise is for practice. 
B) A problem is for practice, and an exercise has no immediate solution. 
C) A problem is open-ended, and an exercise has a specific solution. 
D) A problem has a specific solution, and an exercise is open-ended. 
E) The terms "exercise" and "problem" have the same meaning in the mathematics classroom. 
A) A problem has no immediate solution, and an exercise is for practice. 
B) A problem is for practice, and an exercise has no immediate solution. 
C) A problem is open-ended, and an exercise has a specific solution. 
D) A problem has a specific solution, and an exercise is open-ended. 
E) The terms "exercise" and "problem" have the same meaning in the mathematics classroom.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a reason why New Math was replaced by the "back to basics" movement in the 1970's?

Accepted Answer

A) The new topics didn't seem to coincide with skills needed for most professions. 
B) The majority of students would not become mathematicians. 
C) The public was confused about the New Math's intent. 
D) The New Math catered to the top students. 
E) The NCTM released the Agenda for Action document. 
A) The new topics didn't seem to coincide with skills needed for most professions. 
B) The majority of students would not become mathematicians. 
C) The public was confused about the New Math's intent. 
D) The New Math catered to the top students. 
E) The NCTM released the Agenda for Action document.

Question 13

If Mrs.Voltz has students write in their journals weekly for the purpose of validating their thinking process on a problem, then which of the following processes is
 primarily being measured?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning and Proof. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connection. 
E) Representation. 
A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning and Proof. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connection. 
E) Representation.

Question 14

The results of TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)stated which of these regarding the secondary and middle school curricula in the United
 States?

Accepted Answer

A) Overemphasis on algebra, geometry, and number skills. 
B) Overemphasis on algebra and a deficiency in number skills and geometry. 
C) Overemphasis on geometry and a deficiency in algebra and number skills. 
D) Overemphasis on number skills and a deficiency in algebra and geometry. 
E) Deficiency in algebra, geometry, and number skills. 
A) Overemphasis on algebra, geometry, and number skills. 
B) Overemphasis on algebra and a deficiency in number skills and geometry. 
C) Overemphasis on geometry and a deficiency in algebra and number skills. 
D) Overemphasis on number skills and a deficiency in algebra and geometry. 
E) Deficiency in algebra, geometry, and number skills.

Question 15

Which Standard for Mathematical Practice is involved when a student recognizes that (x+3)(x-5)=(x-5)(x+3)for the same reason that 7 ×3=3 ×7?

Accepted Answer

A) SMP #1: Make sense of problems. 
B) SMP #3: Reason abstractly. 
C) SMP #4: Model with mathematics. 
D) SMP #6: Attend to precision. 
E) SMP #7: Make use of structure. 
A) SMP #1: Make sense of problems. 
B) SMP #3: Reason abstractly. 
C) SMP #4: Model with mathematics. 
D) SMP #6: Attend to precision. 
E) SMP #7: Make use of structure.

Question 16

Mr.James had his class select an authentic example of a linear function that they have encountered in their lives.By having students submit written papers about their
 functions he was stressing which mathematical process?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem Solving 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connection. 
E) Representation. 
A) Problem Solving 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connection. 
E) Representation.

Question 17

Results of the TIMSS-R achievement test in 1999 indicated which of the following about students in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Performance of 8th graders was higher than when the same students were in 4th  grade. 
B) Performance of 8th graders was about the same as when the same students were in 4th grade. 
C) Performance of 12th graders was lower than when the same students were in 8th grade. 
D) Performance of 8th Graders was lower than when the same students were in 4th  grade. 
E) Performance of students at all levels was about the same as the same students in 1995. 
A) Performance of 8th graders was higher than when the same students were in 4th  grade. 
B) Performance of 8th graders was about the same as when the same students were in 4th grade. 
C) Performance of 12th graders was lower than when the same students were in 8th grade. 
D) Performance of 8th Graders was lower than when the same students were in 4th  grade. 
E) Performance of students at all levels was about the same as the same students in 1995.

Question 18

Reports stemming from TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)described the mathematics curriculum in the United States as addressing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Little content taught and at a surface level. 
B) Little content taught but in-depth. 
C) A reasonable amount of content and taught in-depth. 
D) A great deal of content taught but at only a surface level. 
E) A great deal of content taught but in-depth. 
A) Little content taught and at a surface level. 
B) Little content taught but in-depth. 
C) A reasonable amount of content and taught in-depth. 
D) A great deal of content taught but at only a surface level. 
E) A great deal of content taught but in-depth.

Question 19

"The process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations" is the definition in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Modeling. 
D) Connecting. 
E) Practicing. 
A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Modeling. 
D) Connecting. 
E) Practicing.

Question 20

Problems that bring together several mathematical topics into a single investigation emphasize which mathematical process?

Accepted Answer

A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connections. 
E) Tools. 
A) Problem Solving. 
B) Reasoning. 
C) Communication. 
D) Connections. 
E) Tools.

Which of the following factors tends to most significantly impact a teacher's ability to incorporate the mathematical processes and practices in the classroom?

Skills such as creativity, problem solving, and collaborating with others fall under which of the following Twenty-First Century Skills?

As stated in the text, success in teaching mathematics requires a caring person who is interested in which of the following?

The first TIMSS report compared more than 50 countries around the world in which areas?

Which of the following is a typical middle school practice that promotes mathematical connections?

Surveys from industry indicate that employers are looking for a workforce that has skills in which of the following?

Which of the following is a widely held belief about mathematics but is not supported by research?

Describe some of the most significant results of the TIMSS, NAEP, and PISA reports. Based on the findings, state some suggestions for improving our mathematics education system.

In which year was the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) initially conducted?

The contents of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from which of these documents?

The relationship between problems and exercises in mathematics is which of these?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why New Math was replaced by the "back to basics" movement in the 1970's?

If Mrs.Voltz has students write in their journals weekly for the purpose of validating their thinking process on a problem, then which of the following processes is primarily being measured?

The results of TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)stated which of these regarding the secondary and middle school curricula in the United States?

Which Standard for Mathematical Practice is involved when a student recognizes that (x+3)(x-5)=(x-5)(x+3)for the same reason that 7 ×3=3 ×7?

Mr.James had his class select an authentic example of a linear function that they have encountered in their lives.By having students submit written papers about their functions he was stressing which mathematical process?

Results of the TIMSS-R achievement test in 1999 indicated which of the following about students in the United States?

Reports stemming from TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)described the mathematics curriculum in the United States as addressing which of the following?

"The process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations" is the definition in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for which of the following?

Problems that bring together several mathematical topics into a single investigation emphasize which mathematical process?

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Exam 1: Mathematics As a Process

Which of the following factors tends to most significantly impact a teacher's ability to incorporate the mathematical processes and practices in the classroom?

Skills such as creativity, problem solving, and collaborating with others fall under which of the following Twenty-First Century Skills?

As stated in the text, success in teaching mathematics requires a caring person who is interested in which of the following?

The first TIMSS report compared more than 50 countries around the world in which areas?

Which of the following is a typical middle school practice that promotes mathematical connections?

Surveys from industry indicate that employers are looking for a workforce that has skills in which of the following?

Which of the following is a widely held belief about mathematics but is not supported by research?

Describe some of the most significant results of the TIMSS, NAEP, and PISA reports. Based on the findings, state some suggestions for improving our mathematics education system.

In which year was the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) initially conducted?

The contents of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from which of these documents?

The relationship between problems and exercises in mathematics is which of these?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why New Math was replaced by the "back to basics" movement in the 1970's?

If Mrs.Voltz has students write in their journals weekly for the purpose of validating their thinking process on a problem, then which of the following processes is primarily being measured?

The results of TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)stated which of these regarding the secondary and middle school curricula in the United States?

Which Standard for Mathematical Practice is involved when a student recognizes that (x+3)(x-5)=(x-5)(x+3)for the same reason that 7 ×3=3 ×7?

Mr.James had his class select an authentic example of a linear function that they have encountered in their lives.By having students submit written papers about their functions he was stressing which mathematical process?

Results of the TIMSS-R achievement test in 1999 indicated which of the following about students in the United States?

Reports stemming from TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)described the mathematics curriculum in the United States as addressing which of the following?

"The process of choosing and using appropriate mathematics and statistics to analyze empirical situations" is the definition in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics for which of the following?

Problems that bring together several mathematical topics into a single investigation emphasize which mathematical process?

Principles of Mathematics Education

Learning Theories and Psychology in Mathematics Education

Standards, Objectives, and Resources

Planning for Instruct

Assessment: Purposes and Strategies

Principles of Assessment Practices

Teaching and Learning

Teaching and Learning: Tools and Technology

Teaching Number Sense and Algebra

Teaching Geometry, Statisticsprobability, and Discrete Mathematics

Managing a Mathematics Classroom

The Teacher of Mathematics in the School Community

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