Teaching Mathematics for Primary Grades

Which is the proper sequence of presenting learning materials to develop mathematics concepts?

• A. Abstract- Semi-Abstract- Semi-Concrete- Concrete

• B. Abstract- Concrete- Semi-Abstract- Semi-Concrete

• C. Concrete- Semi-abstract- Semi-Concrete- Abstract

• D. Concrete- Semi-concrete - Semi-Abstract- Abstract

Why is conceptual understanding important in Mathematics?

• A. Because memorizing facts or procedures is the basic.

• B. Because learners are able to use mathematical knowledge flexibly.

• C. Because learners can gain factual knowledge.

• D. Because factual knowledge can lead to rote learning.

There are several grounds for teaching problem-solving in Mathematics. Which is the LEAST important?

• A. It accomplishes all the concepts and skills contained in the K to 12 Curriculum

• B. It makes learning concepts and skills more relevant and comprehensible.

• C. It provides learners opportunities to relate concepts to real life situations.

• D. It provides learners opportunities to develop critical and analytical thinking skills.

The following reveals the nature of Mathematics EXCEPT

• A. Mathematics is a science of patterns and relationships.

• B. Mathematics is a requisite for scientific literacy.

• C. Mathematics is an applied science.

• D. Mathematics is purely theoretical.

What type of learning is done when learners think about their experiences and process these which allow opportunity to make sense of and derive meaning from their experiences?

• A. Situated Learning

• B. Experiential Learning

• C. Reflective Learning

• D. Constructivism

This argues that knowledge is constructed when the learner is able to draw ideas from experiences and connect them to new ideas.

• A. Situated Learning

• B. Experiential Learning

• C. Reflective Learning

• D. Constructivism

This type of learning occurs by makings sense of direct everyday experiences. It is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience.

• A. Situated Learning

• B. Experiential Learning

• C. Reflective Learning

• D. Constructivism

This puts premium on active learning achieved by working with fellow learners as they all engage in a shared task.

• A. Cooperative Learning

• B. Experiential Learning

• C. Reflective Learning

• D. Constructivism

Teacher L shows a histogram on the Philippines Population Growth from 2010-2019. Seeing the pattern of growth, learners are asked to tell what happen in the in the next 5 years. What skill would the students need to develop and use?

• A. Inferring

• B. Applying

• C. Predicting

• D. Extrapolating

Which of the following helps develop critical thinking?

• A. Asking low-level questions

• B. Blind obedience to authority

• C. Asking convergent questions

• D. Willingness to suspend judgment until sufficient evidence is presented