CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY – SAN FERNANDO EXTENSION

Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

NAME: JUDINIA BARITOS BEED 3 - A DAY SCORE__________

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read and analyze each item carefully. Circle the letter that corresponds to your

answer.

1. The Philippines Mathematics Curriculum was conceived with the twin goals of developing

students’ ________ and _________ .

A. critical thinking & problem solving C. problem solving & communication

B. critical thinking & communication D. creativity & problem solving

2. All belongs to the five Mathematics content areas EXCEPT

A. measurement B. geometry C. trigonometry D. probability & statistics

3. The main goal of Mathematics in the Basic Education Curriculum is

A. Stimulate interest in the learning of mathematics

B. Help students understand and acquire basic mathematical concepts and computational skills

C. Help students develop creativity and the ability to think, communicate and solve problems

D. All of the above

4. The mathematics curriculum is grounded with these theories EXCEPT

A. Experiential & Situated Learning C. Reflective Learning

B. Remote Learning D. Cooperative Learning

5. It is learning that occurs by making sense of direct everyday experiences.

A. Cooperative Learning C. Situated Learning

B. Reflective Learning D. Experiential Learning

6. It is a theory that argues that knowledge is constructed when the learner is able to draw ideas from
his/her own experiences and connect them to new ideas.

A. Constructivism B. Behaviorism C. Socialism D. Cognitivism

7. What feature do people with Existential intelligence?

A. These students learn through interaction.

B. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.

C. They are very aware of their environments.

D. They are capable to tackle deep questions about human existence.

8. What intelligence it is best if he is a surgeon?

A. Linguistic B. Naturalist C. Interpersonal D. Bodily – kinesthetic

9. The concept of multiple intelligences is a theory proposed by ______ .

A. Lave B. Gardner C. Skinner D. Bandura

10. The following classroom activities are related to behaviourism EXCEPT ____.

A. repetitive work C. bonus point (providing incentives)

B. drill & rote learning D. classifying or chunking information

11. In this type of learning, students are able to identify problems, use constructive

reasoning to make viable arguments and apply mathematics in real – life problems.

A. Reflective Learning C. Experiential & situated learning

B. Cooperative Learning D. Blended Learning

12. It is a type of learning which can aid learners in synthesizing new information and is

often used to improve reading comprehension, writing performance and self-esteem via

self-examination.

A. Reflective Learning C. Experiential & Situated Learning

B. Cooperative Learning D. Blended Learning

13. An example of differentiated instruction is

A. 25 different math lessons for 25 students C. adapt your lesson to multiple learning styles

B. struggling learners watch while others do D. adapt your lesson towards the average learners in

your class

14. When differentiating your lessons a teacher should

A. know his/her students’ learning styles. C. use a wide range of materials.

B. use same lesson plans year after year. D. both A & C.

15. Teachers are like jazz musicians in that

A. they improvise. C. they think inside & outside the box.

B. they must practice in order to master their craft. D. all of these

16. How might a “working alone” culture limit students’ development?

A. It will teach them to be quiet in class. C. It may limit their ability to sit still.

B. It may fail to prepare them for a collaborative workforce.

D. It will show them the industrial model of education.

17. How does inquiry-based learning promote higher –order thinking?

A. It teaches grit, perseverance, growth mindset and self - regulation.

B. It enables students to take ownership over their own learning and to reach their goals.

C. A and B

D. It doesn’t promote higher-order thinking.

18. It is any strategies initiated and guided primarily by the teacher.

A. Teacher-directed activities C. Informal activities

B. Differentiated instruction D. Cooperative learning

19. Field trips, internship experiences, music, sports & child-care centers are examples of _.

A. Blended learning B. Situated learning C. Remote learning D. Reflective learning

20. Behaviorism is a philosophy that has been anchored on the theories that relate to ___ .

I. trial & error II. stimulus & response III. Brain & thinking

A. I only B. II only C. I and II D. I, II & III

21. The teacher’s teaching philosophy is reflected by which of the following?

I. Choice of teaching methods III. Choice of circle of friends

II. Choice of how to use leisure time

A. I only B. II only C. I and II D. I, II and III

22. Teaching is a universal vocation. Wherever the teacher is assigned, his/her primary concern is to
____.

A. earn a good salary C. be the most important person

B. make the students learn D. do self – sacrifice

23. It is a method of teaching that integrates technology and digital media w/ traditional instructor-led

classroom activities.

A. Remote learning B. Cooperative learning C. Blended learning D. Situated learning

24. It is where students work in a group or team to help each other learn.

A. Remote learning B. Cooperative learning C. Blended learning D. Situated learning

25. Venice wrote an unfamiliar math problem on the board. She then asked her students to brainstorm

and discuss with each other possible solutions to the problem while she observed. This is an example

of ___.

A. direct instruction B. discovery instruction C. expository instruction D. common instruction

26. A strand in Mathematics w/c focuses on students’ understanding of numbers, properties,

operations,

estimation and their applications to the real – world situations.

A. Number & number sense B. Measurements C. Geometry D. Patterns & algebra

27. Mathematics strand that requires students to translate mathematical representations and use

equations.

A. Number & number sense B. Measurements C. Geometry D. Patterns & algebra

28. All are staple features of mathematics instruction at the primary grades EXCEPT

A. Purposeful play and manipulative activities C. Focused informal discussions

B. Sensible repetition, drills and practice D. More on memorization

29. Which of the following is information, media and technology skills?

A. creativity B. innovation C. ICT literacy D. adaptability

30. It is a type of learning w/c is usually unstructured, spontaneous and very often unintentional.

A. Remote learning B. Discovery learning C. Informal learning D. Situated learning

31. Which of these is a disadvantage of discovery learning?

A. Too much information B. Active engagement C. Problem solving D. Responsibility

32. The __________ inquiry approach is a sequential process that helps students learn how to ask

questions and investigate real world problems.

A. problem – based B. structured C. open – ended D. guided

33. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of reflective learning?

A. The ability to reflect upon one's teaching practice and identify the strengths and weaknesses
from it.

B. Focusing on self-improvement for better teaching practices as well as for professional growth.

C. It is based on the student’s self-observation and self-evaluation of their teacher’s methods.

D. Open-mindedness towards one's teaching practices and willingness to improve for the best.

34. Jean Lave and Etienne Wenger first proposed _______ learning as a model of learning in a
community

of practice.

A. Remote learning B. Cooperative learning C. Blended learning D. Situated learning

35. Which of the following principles and theories does not support the framework of the mathematics

curriculum?

A. Experiential Learning B. Behaviorism C. Constructivism D. Reflective Learning

36. This strand includes properties of two – and – three dimensional figures and their

relationships, spatial visualization, reasoning, and geometric modeling and proofs.

A. Number & number sense B. Measurements C. Geometry D. Patterns & algebra

37. The following are values and attitudes to be honed in teaching mathematics EXCEPT

A. responsibility B. accuracy C. creativity D. perseverance

38. Which subjects can be differentiated?

A. All subjects B. Mathematics C. Science D. MAPEH

39. It is one subject that pervades life at any age and in any circumstance.

A. Statistics B. Science C. Mathematics D. English

40. According to Polya, it is a way around a difficulty, around an obstacle and finding a solution to a

problem that is unknown.

A. Critical thinking B. Mathematical problem solving C. Geometry D. Statistics

Prepared by:
ELEANOR M. GONZALES

Subject Teacher