PECT Mathematics Instruction for PreK-4

Question 1

Which concept do children typically develop first: rote counting or one-to-one correspondence?

Accepted Answer

Rote counting

Answer

One-to-one correspondence

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They develop simultaneously

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Cardinality

Question 2

Cardinality refers to the understanding that:

Accepted Answer

The last number counted represents the total quantity of the set

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Numbers come in a fixed sequence

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Objects can be counted in any order

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Numbers can be added and subtracted

Question 3

Subitizing is the ability to:

Accepted Answer

Instantly recognize the number of objects in a small group without counting

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Count objects one at a time up to 20

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Understand the order of numbers on a number line

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Add two groups of objects together by counting on

Question 4

Which NCTM standard strand focuses on sorting, patterning, and classifying objects?

Accepted Answer

Algebra

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Number and Operations

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Geometry

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Data Analysis

Question 5

Which manipulative is most appropriate for introducing the concept of measurement to PreK students?

Accepted Answer

Non-standard units such as paper clips or blocks

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Protractors

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Rulers with metric and standard units

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Digital scales

Question 6

A teacher asks students to sort attribute blocks by color, then by shape. This activity primarily develops:

Accepted Answer

Classification and logical thinking

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Cardinality and counting skills

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Numeral writing and recognition

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Addition and subtraction strategies