PECT Mathematics Instruction for PreK-4 3

Question 1

Which mathematical concept do young children develop when they compare objects by length and say 'this pencil is longer'?

Accepted Answer

Measurement comparison

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Counting and cardinality

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Data analysis

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Geometric spatial reasoning

Question 2

In a PreK class, students line up pattern blocks: square, triangle, square, triangle. This activity targets which math concept?

Accepted Answer

Repeating patterns and algebraic thinking

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Cardinality

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Numeral recognition

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Data collection

Question 3

Which strategy supports the development of spatial reasoning in young children?

Accepted Answer

Building with blocks, puzzles, and shape manipulation

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Reciting number facts in order

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Completing number-bond worksheets

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Practicing addition and subtraction on a number line

Question 4

A teacher graphs how many students prefer apples vs. oranges as a snack. This activity introduces students to which math strand?

Accepted Answer

Data analysis and probability

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Number and operations

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Algebra and patterning

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Geometry

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of decomposing a number in early math instruction?

Accepted Answer

Showing that 7 can be made as 3 + 4 or 5 + 2

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Counting to 10 by ones

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Writing the numeral 7 correctly

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Ordering numbers 1–10 on a number line

Question 6

When a child identifies that there are 'more' red blocks than blue blocks without counting, they are using:

Accepted Answer

Perceptual subitizing or visual estimation

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Rote counting

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Cardinality

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