Deck 1: Elementary Mathematics for the 21st Century

Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the five Essential Elements of effective school mathematics programs?

A)a flexible curriculum
B)a culture of professionalism
C)meaningful and aligned assessment
D)a commitment to access and equity

Answer 1

a flexible curriculum

Question 2

Explain what the NCTM Essential Element of commitment to access and equity, and explain how it will affect your future teaching.

Answer 2

Answers will vary.

Question 3

What public and political pressures have brought changes to the elementary mathematics curriculum?

Answer 3

Answers will vary.

Question 4

Curriculum Focal Points were developed by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to: ​

A)help teachers determine what content and skills should be emphasized.
B)instruct teachers on how they should teach the content.
C)adopt appropriate textbooks and supplemental materials.
D)encourage teaching gifted students in mathematics.

Question 5

Marilyn Burns says when teaching mathematics teachers should be sure that mathematics makes sense. What does she mean by this? Compare her view with your experience as a learner of mathematics.

Question 6

Compare your own mathematics learning experiences in grades K-12 with the type of mathematics outlined in the Common Core State Standards.

Question 7

Give a brief summary of each of the NCTM Principles to Actions . Which do you feel is most important, and why?

Question 8

Problem solving in elementary mathematics focuses on :

A)students answering computational problems quickly.
B)engaging students in interesting, meaningful problems.
C)teaching problem solving strategies.
D)students answering word problems at the end of the chapter.

Question 9

Common Core State Standards includes all of the following standards of mathematical practices except: ​

A)Attend to precision.
B)Use appropriate tools sparingly.
C)Model with mathematics.
D)Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

Question 10

Which of the following is not one the NCTM five process standards?

A)problem solving
B)reasoning and proof
C)connections
D)symbolic