Question 1
Doing mathematics begins with posing worthwhile tasks. Which verbs align with activities that lead to higher-level thinking?
◦ Memorize, drill and practice.
◦ Investigate, construct and formulate.
◦ Listen, copy and compute.
◦ Recall, application and calculate.
Question 2
Identify the statement below that would represent a constructivist approach to a problem solving activity.
◦ Students are given resources that they can watch, touch and listen in order to build new understandings.
◦ Students are given the strategy and procedure to follow to connect to their prior knowledge.
◦ Students are directed to follow a clear path to problem solve and develop new understanding.
◦ Students are given a specific time frame to complete the problem and a correct solution is given at the end of the time period.