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Practice Test

Teaching through Problem Solving

This activity contains 11 questions.

	Traditional problem solving lessons had a teacher explaining the math, students practicing the math followed by applying the mathematics to solving problems. Yet this rarely works because...   it begins where the students are problem solving is too wrapped up in the lesson students do not have enough time to practice in advance it assumes wonderful explanations produces understanding

	A mathematical problem has which of the following features   it begins where the teacher feels comfortable it is engaging mathematically it can be explained easily it requires a single, obtainable answer

	Establishing expectations in the problem solving process includes   showing only the significant solution methods estimations and mental calculations of the solution making sure the task is understood Specific instructions on explaining their solutions

	The four steps in evaluating and selecting a problem solving activity include determining   the solution method that the teacher would use the needed materials and how the activity can be completed the teacher's and student's responsibilities the activity's implications on student behavior

	All of the following are types of information that math teachers should provide their students EXCEPT   Mathematical conventions Clarification of students' methods Alternative methods The preferred method

	In the final portion of the problem solving lesson, the students learn to engage in discourse and work as a community of learners.    True  False

	Traditional textbook publishers have put much thought into the problem-oriented content and therefore remain as your primary resource for problem solving lessons.    True  False

	Drill is appropriate when the concept has been meaningfully developed and the focus is on speed and accuracy.    True  False

	Your textbook recommends structuring a lesson as explain-then-practice rather than before, during, after.    True  False

	It is okay for teachers to give limited hints while students are working on a problem.    True  False

	Attitudes about problem solving can affect student learning. Give two ideas for improving student attitudes about problem solving.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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