AEPA Mathematics 2

Question 1

Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme outliers in a data set?

Accepted Answer

Mean

Answer

Mode

Answer

Median

Answer

Range

Question 2

A student says '1/2 is bigger than 1/3 because 2 is bigger than 3.' How should the teacher respond?

Accepted Answer

Use fraction strips to show that larger denominators mean smaller equal parts

Answer

Agree, since the student's logic is correct

Answer

Correct the student without explanation

Answer

Move on since the answer is coincidentally right

Question 3

Which formula correctly calculates the area of a trapezoid?

Accepted Answer

A = ½(b₁ + b₂) × h

Answer

A = b × h

Answer

A = π r²

Answer

A = l × w × h

Question 4

Which Arizona state standard domain focuses on ratios and proportional relationships for Grade 6 mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Ratios and Proportional Relationships

Answer

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Answer

Geometry

Answer

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of using manipulatives such as base-ten blocks in mathematics instruction?

Accepted Answer

To provide kinesthetic and visual concrete models before moving to abstract concepts

Answer

To replace abstract thinking permanently

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To keep students entertained during transitions

Answer

To assess memorization of facts

Question 6

A student solves 3 × (4 + 5) as 3 × 4 + 5 = 17. Which mathematical property does the student misapply?

Accepted Answer

Distributive property

Answer

Associative property

Answer

Commutative property

Answer

Identity property