Question 1

As stated in the text, success in teaching mathematics requires a caring person who is interested in which of the following?
A)Content being taught and the development of young adolescents.
B)The development of young adolescents and an interest in student extracurricular activities.
C)An interest in student extracurricular activities and student backgrounds.
D)Student backgrounds and content being taught.
E)Student backgrounds and the development of young adolescents.

Accepted Answer

Success in teaching mathematics involves a caring individual who is both interested in the content being taught and the development of young adolescents, ensuring a comprehensive approach to education that addresses both academic and developmental needs.

Question 2

In which year was the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) initially conducted?
A)1979.
B)1982.
C)1987.
D)1991.
E)1995.

Accepted Answer

The Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) was initially conducted in 1995.

Question 3

The first TIMSS report compared more than 50 countries around the world in which areas?
A)Achievement, economic support, and curriculum.
B)Achievement, economic support, and teaching practices.
C)Achievement, curriculum, and teaching practices.
D)Economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices.
E)Achievement, economic support, curriculum, and teaching practices.

Accepted Answer

The first TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) report focused on comparing countries in terms of achievement, curriculum, and teaching practices in mathematics and science education.

Question 4

The first TIMSS report primarily studied which three grade levels?
A)4th, 8th, and l0th.
B)4th, 8th, and 11th.
C)4th, 8th, and 12th.
D)5th, 8th, and 11th.
E)5th, 8th, and 12th.

Accepted Answer

The first TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) report focused on the mathematics and science achievement of fourth, eighth, and twelfth graders.

Question 5

When compared to other countries, the results of the first TIMSS achievement test placed eighth graders in the United States into which category?
A)Lowest.
B)Below the international average.
C)Average.
D)Above the international average.
E)Highest.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is B because the results of the first TIMSS achievement test placed eighth graders in the United States below the international average.

Question 6

Reports stemming from TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)described the mathematics curriculum in the United States as addressing which of the following?
A)Little content taught and at a surface level.
B)Little content taught but in-depth.
C)A reasonable amount of content and taught in-depth.
D)A great deal of content taught but at only a surface level.
E)A great deal of content taught but in-depth.

Accepted Answer

TIMSS described the U.S. mathematics curriculum as covering a great deal of content, but often only at a surface level, lacking depth in any particular area.

Question 7

The results of TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study)stated which of these regarding the secondary and middle school curricula in the United
 States?
A)Overemphasis on algebra, geometry, and number skills.
B)Overemphasis on algebra and a deficiency in number skills and geometry.
C)Overemphasis on geometry and a deficiency in algebra and number skills.
D)Overemphasis on number skills and a deficiency in algebra and geometry.
E)Deficiency in algebra, geometry, and number skills.

Accepted Answer

The TIMSS study indicated that the U.S. curriculum had an overemphasis on number skills while being deficient in algebra and geometry.

Question 8

Results of the TIMSS-R achievement test in 1999 indicated which of the following about students in the United States? A)Performance of 8^th graders was higher than when the same students were in 4^th grade. B)Performance of 8^th graders was about the same as when the same students were in 4^th grade. C)Performance of 12th graders was lower than when the same students were in 8th grade. D)Performance of 8^th Graders was lower than when the same students were in 4^th grade. E)Performance of students at all levels was about the same as the same students in 1995.

Accepted Answer

The TIMSS-R results indicated that the performance of U.S. 8th graders was lower compared to when the same cohort was in 4th grade.

Question 9

A generalized result of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study between 1995 and 2015 indicated which of the following?
A)Student achievement at fourth and eighth grade showed a marked decline.
B)Student achievement at fourth and eighth grade showed a slight decline.
C)Student achievement at fourth and eighth grade remained about the same.
D)Student achievement at fourth and eighth grade increased overall.
E)Student achievement at fourth and eighth grade continually placed the U.S.in the top three performing countries.

Accepted Answer

The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) generally showed an overall increase in student achievement at both the fourth and eighth grade levels between 1995 and 2015.

Question 10

In which year did U.S.students begin to participate in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA)?
A)1995.
B)1999.
C)2000.
D)2003.
E)2007.

Accepted Answer

U.S. students began participating in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) in the year 2000. PISA is a worldwide study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) intended to evaluate educational systems by measuring 15-year-old school pupils' scholastic performance on mathematics, science, and reading.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to a "grading scale that allows student responses to be placed into categories"?
A)Categorization.
B)Standard.
C)Rubric.
D)Scale.
E)Classification.

Accepted Answer

A rubric is a grading scale that allows student responses to be placed into categories based on predetermined criteria. It is commonly used in education to assess assignments, projects, or performances by providing clear guidelines for both the evaluator and the student.

Question 12

The NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress)mathematics scores between 2000 and 2017 indicated which of the following?
A)White students scored higher than African American, Hispanic, or Native American students at all tested grade levels.
B)White students scored higher than African American, Hispanic, or Native American students at Grade 12 but not at Grades 4 and 8.
C)White students scored higher than African American, Hispanic, or Native American students at Grades 8 and 12 but not at Grade 4.
D)White students did not score significantly higher than their African American, Hispanic, or Native American peers at any grade level.
E)Hispanic students outperformed White, African American, and Native American students at Grades 4 and 8.

Accepted Answer

The NAEP data consistently show that White students have scored higher than African American, Hispanic, or Native American students across all tested grade levels (4, 8, and 12) over the years, including the period between 2000 and 2017.

Question 13

Which of the following is a widely held belief about mathematics but is not supported by research?
A)Some people have naturally inherited mathematical ability, and some do not.
B)Every person has the potential to become mathematically literate.
C)Some people will understand a mathematical concept despite a poor teacher.
D)Most people only develop mathematically in an atmosphere created by knowledgeable teachers.
E)Some people understand mathematical content because of the way that it is presented.

Accepted Answer

Research in education and cognitive development suggests that while individuals may have varying levels of aptitude, the belief that mathematical ability is purely inherited and immutable is not supported. Most studies emphasize the importance of education, practice, and the right learning environment in developing mathematical skills.

Question 14

Which of the following sparked the mathematics reform movement known as the New Math?
A)Assassination of John F.Kennedy.
B)Increased communication through media.
C)Launching of Sputnik satellites.
D)Decreased student accomplishment.
E)Excess in National Science Foundation money.

Accepted Answer

The launching of the Sputnik satellites by the Soviet Union in 1957 sparked the New Math movement as part of a broader effort in the United States to reform education and regain technological supremacy by emphasizing science and mathematics.

Question 15

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the New Math reform movement proposed a change in the topics studied in the mathematics curriculum?
A)The content of the courses hadn't changed in hundreds of years.
B)There was a need for mathematicians and scientists to compete on a global level.
C)There was a desire to introduce additional topics to "all students".
D)The topics in the curriculum were sequenced in an undesirable manner.
E)There was a fear that the U.S.was falling behind the rest of the world.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following was NOT a...

Question 16

It has been said that the New Math movement catered primarily to which group of students?
A)All students.
B)Low-average students.
C)Average students.
D)Above-average students.
E)Average and above-average students.

Accepted Answer

The New Math movement was primarily aimed at above-average students, focusing on abstract concepts and advanced mathematical principles that were often challenging for the general student population to grasp. This approach was criticized for not being accessible or beneficial to all students, particularly those who were not already excelling in mathematics.

Question 17

The two main topics covered in New Math that were previously only explored at the college level, as discussed in the text, are which of these?
A)Discrete mathematics and set theory.
B)Non-Euclidean geometry and probability.
C)Non-Euclidean geometry and set theory.
D)Probability and set theory.
E)Discrete mathematics and non-Euclidean geometry.

Accepted Answer

New Math introduced concepts like non-Euclidean geometry and set theory, which were traditionally taught at the college level, into earlier education.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a reason why New Math was replaced by the "back to basics" movement in the 1970's?
A)The new topics didn't seem to coincide with skills needed for most professions.
B)The majority of students would not become mathematicians.
C)The public was confused about the New Math's intent.
D)The New Math catered to the top students.
E)The NCTM released the Agenda for Action document.

Accepted Answer

The Agenda for Action document was released by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) in 1980, not in the 1970s, and it aimed to improve mathematics education rather than being a reason for the shift away from New Math.

Question 19

The reform efforts that began in the 1980s in mathematics suggested, through An Agenda for Action, that the focal point of the curriculum should be which of the following?
A)Problem solving.
B)Measurement.
C)Number skills.
D)Use of technology.
E)Symbol manipulation.

Accepted Answer

The reform efforts in mathematics during the 1980s, as outlined in "An Agenda for Action," emphasized problem solving as the central focus of the curriculum. This shift aimed to develop students' abilities to think critically and solve real-world problems, moving away from a sole emphasis on rote memorization and procedural tasks.

Question 20

The contents of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from which of these documents?
A)NCTM Assessment Standards, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, and Agenda for Action.
B)NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Professional Teaching Standards, and Assessment Standards.
C)NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Agenda for Action, and Professional Teaching Standards.
D)NCTM Professional Teaching Standards, Assessment Standards, and TIMSS Study.
E)NCTM Assessment Standards, Agenda for Action, and TIMSS Study.

Accepted Answer

The Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from the NCTM Curriculum and Evaluation Standards, Professional Teaching Standards, and Assessment Standards.

Quiz 1: Mathematics As a Process

As stated in the text, success in teaching mathematics requires a caring person who is interested in which of the following?

In which year was the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) initially conducted?

The first TIMSS report compared more than 50 countries around the world in which areas?

The first TIMSS report primarily studied which three grade levels?

When compared to other countries, the results of the first TIMSS achievement test placed eighth graders in the United States into which category?

Reports stemming from TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) described the mathematics curriculum in the United States as addressing which of the following?

The results of TIMSS (the Third International Mathematics and Science Study) stated which of these regarding the secondary and middle school curricula in the United States?

Results of the TIMSS-R achievement test in 1999 indicated which of the following about students in the United States?

A generalized result of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study between 1995 and 2015 indicated which of the following?

In which year did U.S.students begin to participate in the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) ?

Which of the following refers to a "grading scale that allows student responses to be placed into categories"?

The NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) mathematics scores between 2000 and 2017 indicated which of the following?

Which of the following is a widely held belief about mathematics but is not supported by research?

Which of the following sparked the mathematics reform movement known as the New Math?

Which of the following was NOT a reason why the New Math reform movement proposed a change in the topics studied in the mathematics curriculum?

It has been said that the New Math movement catered primarily to which group of students?

The two main topics covered in New Math that were previously only explored at the college level, as discussed in the text, are which of these?

Which of the following is NOT a reason why New Math was replaced by the "back to basics" movement in the 1970's?

The reform efforts that began in the 1980s in mathematics suggested, through An Agenda for Action, that the focal point of the curriculum should be which of the following?

The contents of Principles and Standards for School Mathematics were updated and refined from which of these documents?