Question 1

To provide an educational environment that ensures equity for boys and girls a teacher must do what of the following?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Teachers must provide a successful mathematics instruction for all students and address the needs of students' learning disabilities.All but one of the statements below is appropriate strategy for students with identified learning disabilities.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 3

How we do mathematics is culturally determined.For example in the United States recording each step is valued.Three of the questions below address culturally relevant instruction EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Progress monitoring is not directly related to culturally relevant instruction. The other three choices address the importance of understanding and valuing different ways of solving mathematical problems based on cultural norms and practices.

Question 4

The teacher plays an important role in establishing a positive classroom environment.A major role is establishing and distributing power.Three of the statements below demonstrate teacher power; identify the one that is about student power.

Accepted Answer

Justifying the correctness of solutions is about student power because it involves empowering students to explain their own reasoning and thought processes. This allows them to take ownership of their own learning and feel more confident in their abilities. The other statements (A, B, and C) are all examples of teacher power, as they involve the teacher making decisions and controlling the classroom environment.

Question 5

Identify the statement below that best represents students who are mathematically gifted.

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A student with a passion for mathematics even though they have to work hard to learn is the best representation of a mathematically gifted student. Giftedness in math does not always mean effortless understanding or immediate mastery, but rather a drive and curiosity to continue learning and improving in the subject. A need for praise and approval (A) or lack of motivation (B) do not necessarily indicate giftedness, and strong literacy skills (D) do not directly relate to mathematical ability.

Question 6

Teachers may be guilty of setting lower expectations for students when they suggest that the group is too unruly to work together or they don't have the reading skills to do problem solving.What "gap" does this represent?

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Question 7

There are research proven strategies that can support students in tier 2.Identify the targeted instruction below that models the strategy,uses self-instructive prompts for student to use through the model.

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Question 8

What statement below is an example of an accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Writing directions in larger font is an accommodation because it modifies how the material is presented without changing the material itself, making it more accessible for students with visual impairments.

Question 9

Students with identified learning disabilities have specific challenges with perceptual and cognitive processing.Three of the statements below relate to the support needed related to the environment.Identify the one that is about clarity,not environment.

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Question 10

Common features across RTI tiers include all of the following.Identify the statement that is related to instructions.

Accepted Answer

Prompts, cues, and environmental arrangements are all examples of instructional strategies and supports that can be used across all tiers of RTI to support student learning and academic progress. Research-based practices, strategies specific to the context of the school, classroom, and student needs, and data-based decision making are also critical components of RTI, but are not specifically related to instructional supports.

Question 11

Complete this statement,"To make mathematics instruction more culturally relevant,teachers should.."

Accepted Answer

Incorporating students' identities into mathematics instruction helps make it relevant and meaningful to their experiences and cultural backgrounds. This can increase engagement and motivation among students, leading to a deeper understanding and retention of mathematical concepts. Simplifying math into isolated sets of skills (A) can lead to a lack of understanding of how those skills are applied in real-life situations. Ignoring students' background knowledge (C) can be isolating and perpetuate cultural biases. Assigning leadership positions only to those students believed to be the most capable (D) can also perpetuate cultural biases and limit opportunities for diverse perspectives and voices to be heard.

Question 12

There are stumbling blocks for some students as they are developing conceptual and procedural mathematical knowledge and practices.Identify the statement below that might be a student that is struggling with organizational skills and the ability to self-regulate.

Accepted Answer

A student who writes computations in a random way and is hard to follow may be struggling with organizational skills and the ability to self-regulate. This could indicate a need for additional support and guidance in developing effective study habits and strategies.

Question 13

One of the statements below is strategy that should be employed with gifted students to accelerate mathematics content.

Accepted Answer

Curriculum compacting involves identifying the learning goals and objectives for a particular subject or unit, and then assessing a student's prior knowledge to determine which content has already been mastered. This allows for acceleration by eliminating unnecessary repetition, enabling gifted students to move on to more challenging material at a quicker pace.

Question 14

There are four basic categories for adapting mathematics content for gifted students.Identify the category that a greater depth is pursued through connecting mathematics to other subject areas.

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Question 15

Some gender-specific issues that continue to be present in the classroom include which of the following?

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Question 16

Three of the reflective questions focus on content relevant culturally responsive mathematics instruction.Which one is about valuing students' identities?

Accepted Answer

The question that focuses on valuing students' identities is "Are individual student approaches presented and showcased?" This question addresses the importance of recognizing and valuing the diverse approaches and perspectives that students bring to mathematics, which is a key aspect of culturally responsive instruction. The other questions focus on broader issues related to mathematics instruction, such as making connections between topics, balancing procedures and concepts, and eliciting prior knowledge.

Question 17

When facilitating engagement for English language learners (ELLs)in mathematics activities and discussion teachers should include what method?

Accepted Answer

Build background on prior knowledge helps ELLs to connect new information to what they already know, making it easier for them to understand and retain new concepts.

Question 18

The goal of equity is to offer all students access to important mathematics during the regular mathematics instruction in the classroom.Which group listed below would need a modification versus an accommodation?

Accepted Answer

Students who are English language learners may require a modification to access important mathematics in the regular classroom, such as additional support or modified instruction to address language barriers. Accommodations, on the other hand, are typically provided to students with disabilities or unique learning needs to help them access the curriculum without fundamentally altering it. Students from different backgrounds, mathematically gifted students, and unmotivated students may benefit from accommodations or differentiated instruction, but they do not necessarily require modifications to access important mathematics in the regular classroom.

Question 19

What statement below is the best description of what is meant by the term RTI ?

Accepted Answer

RTI stands for Response to Intervention, which is a multi-tiered student support model that focuses on prevention, providing students with support before they begin to fail. Option A implies a reactive approach, referring students only after they have already failed, while option C describes classroom management and option D suggests a limited effectiveness of RTI strategies.

Question 20

The NCTM position statement on Access and Equity in Mathematics states that we should hold true which statement below?

Accepted Answer

The NCTM position statement on Access and Equity in Mathematics states that all students should be held to high levels of performance regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, and linguistic background. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because students' backgrounds are also important factors in shaping their approach to learning mathematics. Option B is incorrect because it promotes discrimination and goes against the principles of equity. Option D is also important but not the main focus of the statement.

Quiz 6: Teaching Mathematics Equitably to All Children