With regard to teaching mathematics, most experts agree that __________.
A) a blend of both drill in computing and number sense is most beneficial
B) complex skills can be learned only by drill in computation and rote memorization
C) reasoning about number concepts should replace drill in computation in elementary school
D) children need to retrieve mathematical answers automatically and should be exclusively taught by rote
Question 2
Many studies confirm that __________.
A) the whole-language approach places too much emphasis on basic skills
B) children do not benefit from reading strategies until they have fully mastered phonics
C) fluent readers tend to use ineffective reading strategies and have difficulty with comprehension
D) combining phonics with whole language is the best method for teaching beginning reading