PECT Mathematics Instruction for PreK-4 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a concrete, hands-on strategy for teaching addition to kindergarteners?

Accepted Answer

Using counting bears to combine two groups and count the total

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Completing addition worksheets with written problems

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Memorizing addition facts through flashcard drills

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Watching a teacher demonstrate on the board

Question 2

Number sense in early childhood includes the understanding that:

Accepted Answer

Numbers represent quantities and have relationships to each other

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Numbers are only used for counting objects

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Arithmetic operations should be memorized first

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Numerals are drawn the same way in all cultures

Question 3

A PreK teacher uses a hundreds chart to help students identify number patterns. This activity primarily supports:

Accepted Answer

Number and operations — specifically patterns and counting

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Geometry skills

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Data analysis

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Measurement concepts

Question 4

Which shape property should kindergarteners understand, according to NCTM standards?

Accepted Answer

Names, sides, and vertices of basic 2-D shapes

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The formula for calculating area

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Coordinate geometry and plotting points

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Congruence and symmetry of complex polygons

Question 5

The concept of conservation of number means that:

Accepted Answer

A quantity remains the same even when objects are rearranged

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Large numbers are worth more than small numbers

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Counting should always start from the number one

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Numbers can be conserved in memory through repetition

Question 6

Which approach to math instruction best supports PreK-4 students with diverse learning needs?

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple representations: concrete, pictorial, and abstract

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Teaching the same lesson to all students at the same pace

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Using only abstract symbols and equations

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Focusing exclusively on memorization of number facts