Question 1

According to the NCTM Standards,which of the following characteristics is required for an activity to be truly problem solving?
A)The method used to solving the problem is not known in advance.
B)Example procedures should be given in advance.
C)The answer is available in advance.
D)Students only work independently.

Accepted Answer

Problem-solving activities, according to the NCTM Standards, require that the method for solving the problem is not known in advance. This encourages critical thinking and exploration of different strategies.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of having students develop experiences in conducting a procedure?
A)Designing a bridge out of toothpicks
B)Estimating the number of marbles in a jar
C)Baking cookies using a detailed recipe
D)Asking questions about a flower

Accepted Answer

Baking cookies using a detailed recipe is an example of having students develop experiences in conducting a procedure because it involves following specific steps to achieve a desired outcome, which is a fundamental aspect of procedural learning.

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic that concrete sequential teachers would tend to have?
A)Expect students to use proper procedures when completing activities.
B)Give many alternatives to assignments for their students.
C)Challenges children to look for varying answers for questions.
D)Not give detailed criteria for student assignments.

Accepted Answer

Concrete sequential teachers focus on structure, order, and following specific procedures. They tend to emphasize the importance of using proper methods and steps in completing tasks or learning activities, which aligns with option A.

Question 4

Which of the following is not beneficial for developing problem solving skills?
A)Discussing alternative reasons for why an event occurred
B)Collecting data
C)Designing an apparatus
D)Copying a chart from the internet

Accepted Answer

Copying a chart from the internet does not inherently develop problem-solving skills, as it involves replicating existing information rather than engaging in critical thinking or creative processes.

Question 5

Which of the following would be a valid reason for increasing children's questions in the classroom?
A)Questions develop students' ownership for their learning.
B)Questions cause teachers to give answers about the question.
C)Questions impact the time available for hands on activities.
D)Questions give students an opportunity to stand out.

Accepted Answer

Encouraging questions helps students take ownership of their learning by actively engaging with the material and seeking to understand it more deeply.

Question 6

Which of the following activities would help students develop their skills in the 'Drawing Conclusions' stage of problem solving?
A)Developing a chart from data
B)Deciding what caused an experiment to have the results that it did
C)Asking questions about insects
D)Double checking the process followed for an activity

Accepted Answer

Deciding what caused an experiment to have the results that it did involves analyzing data and circumstances to draw a conclusion about the cause-effect relationship, which directly engages with the skill of drawing conclusions.

Question 7

Which of the following characteristics would be most typical for concrete sequential students?
A)Look for many different answers to a question
B)Ask for varying opinions about why something occurred
C)Look for an answer from an encyclopedia
D)Debate with a teacher about the answer to a question

Accepted Answer

Concrete sequential students prefer clear, factual, and direct answers, which makes looking for an answer in an encyclopedia a typical behavior for them. They tend to prefer structured learning environments and are less likely to engage in activities that involve ambiguity or multiple perspectives, such as debating or seeking various opinions.

Question 8

Which of the following is a valuable attribute for having children solve problems?
A)They spend less time developing an answer.
B)They do not need to use any equipment and materials.
C)All of the problems can be given for time outside of the classroom.
D)They often develop new mathematics understanding.

Accepted Answer

Solving problems often leads children to develop new mathematical understandings as they engage with the problem-solving process, explore different strategies, and make connections between concepts.

Question 9

Which of the following characteristics would be most typical for active learners?
A)Debate which questions are most critical for project design
B)Collect materials quickly and start projects
C)Reflect on why events turned out the way they did
D)Try to resolve details before starting

Accepted Answer

Active learners typically prefer to engage directly with tasks and projects, often diving in quickly to start working rather than spending a lot of time on planning or reflection beforehand.

Question 10

Which of the following would be an example of children developing skills in defining a problem?
A)Use measurement for their observations
B)Ask questions about a stream
C)Debate what caused an earthquake
D)Develop a process for testing the strength of a rubber band

Accepted Answer

Defining a problem involves identifying and understanding the issue at hand, which is exemplified by asking questions about a stream to gain clarity on what needs to be addressed.

Question 11

Which of the following would be an indication that an activity is a good classroom problem solving experience?
A)Students all solve a problem using the same process.
B)Students are pleased when they have the answer.
C)Students all agree about how to solve the problem.
D)Students solve the problem through several different techniques.

Accepted Answer

A good classroom problem-solving experience often involves students approaching and solving a problem through various methods. This diversity in problem-solving strategies encourages creativity, critical thinking, and understanding that there can be multiple solutions or paths to a single answer.

Question 12

Which of the following is one of the five standards of Authentic Learning?
A)Increasing visualization
B)Substantive conversation
C)Critical analysis of textbooks
D)Expansion of homework activities

Accepted Answer

Substantive conversation is one of the five standards of Authentic Learning, emphasizing meaningful dialogue that promotes deeper understanding and critical thinking about real-world issues.

Question 13

Which of the following activities would help students develop their skills in Developing Procedures?
A)Invite students to construct a tower out of drinking straws.
B)Develop five questions about what caused a plant to die.
C)Have students determine why one frog jumped farther than the others.
D)Analyze data from a weather report.

Accepted Answer

Developing procedures involves creating a method or process to achieve a goal. Constructing a tower out of drinking straws requires students to plan and execute a series of steps, directly engaging them in developing procedures.

Question 14

Random Abstract teachers would be more likely to expect students to do which of the following?
A)View many options for designing a project
B)Meet all requirement guidelines
C)Construct a model according to the diagram in a book
D)Measure all observations using standard procedures

Accepted Answer

Random Abstract teachers focus on creativity and exploring various perspectives, thus they would encourage students to view many options for designing a project.

Question 15

Which of the following characteristics would you see from teachers who promote problem-solving opportunities for their students?
A)Have a scripted process for classroom activities.
B)Give detailed procedures on the process required.
C)Present problem-solving opportunities that as based on the children's real-life experiences.
D)Promote memorizing information so that they will be more successful at problem-solving.

Accepted Answer

Teachers who promote problem-solving opportunities often use problems based on the children's real-life experiences to make the learning relevant and engaging, thereby enhancing their problem-solving skills.

Question 16

Which of the following attributes is essential for incorporating the philosophy of problem solving?
A)Must start at Defining the Problem.
B)Must end at Drawing Conclusions.
C)Can only incorporate one of the four stages.
D)Can be initiated at any stage.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following attributes is essential...

Quiz 3: The Process of Problem Solving for Children

According to the NCTM Standards,which of the following characteristics is required for an activity to be truly problem solving?

Which of the following is an example of having students develop experiences in conducting a procedure?

Which of the following is a characteristic that concrete sequential teachers would tend to have?

Which of the following is not beneficial for developing problem solving skills?

Which of the following would be a valid reason for increasing children's questions in the classroom?

Which of the following activities would help students develop their skills in the 'Drawing Conclusions' stage of problem solving?

Which of the following characteristics would be most typical for concrete sequential students?

Which of the following is a valuable attribute for having children solve problems?

Which of the following characteristics would be most typical for active learners?

Which of the following would be an example of children developing skills in defining a problem?

Which of the following would be an indication that an activity is a good classroom problem solving experience?

Which of the following is one of the five standards of Authentic Learning?

Which of the following activities would help students develop their skills in Developing Procedures?

Random Abstract teachers would be more likely to expect students to do which of the following?

Which of the following characteristics would you see from teachers who promote problem-solving opportunities for their students?

Which of the following attributes is essential for incorporating the philosophy of problem solving?