Exam 4: Planning in the Problem-Based Classroom

Parents may be concerned when their child struggles with a single mathematics problem.Often parents see "fast" as successful.What is a reason that fast does not mean smarter?

The focus of an inquiry lesson should be start with what method?

Asking quality questions are critically important to the potential learning.What question below would solicit higher-level responses from students?

Differentiation of instruction in mathematics lessons is needed to support and challenge the learning for all students.One statement below is an example of a differentiating process.

Selecting,designing or adapting a worthwhile task requires that teacher to ask what important question?

Learning center and short tasks can be adapted to use the three-phase lesson design.Identify the statement below that would be part of the after portion of a short task.

What statement below can inadvertently shut down student thinking and possibly affect their self-esteem?

What is the purpose of establishing clear expectations for a lesson before the lesson transpires?

Complete this statement,"Parental involvement in students' mathematical development.."

The Duringphase of the lesson the teacher has to ask this question when determining what students need.

Tiered lessons and Parallel Tasks are examples of strategies that teachers can use to differentiate mathematical instruction.Which problem below would provide students with choice?

What statement below would be a method for activating prior knowledge?

What statement represents how a teacher listens without evaluation?

Planning a lesson for a classroom where inquiry and problem solving are emphasized requires a shift in the type of lessons being used.What statement below represents this shift in the agenda of a lesson?

Flexible grouping means that the size and makeup of the small group vary in a purposeful and strategic manner.Below are examples of considerations teachers must make in putting together mixed-ability groups.What statement reflects the shared responsibility?

A three-phase lesson format provides a structure for students to have inquiry on a topic,engage in the content through action and discussion and time to reflect and make connections.What statement below demonstrates the Beforerelated agendas?

21st Century teachers need to support students and parents in understanding the way mathematics is taught and learned.Identify the question below that a teacher should address about their pedagogy before it is asked by a parent.

What is an example of the type of assessment question that is used in the Duringphase of the lesson?

What is the most critical aspect of the After phase of the lesson?

When determining the mathematics content and learning goals for a lesson,the teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT: