Teaching Arithmetic Test 1

Question 1

Arithmetic is

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an exact science and teaches the absoluteness of God

Question 2

Arithmetic teaches

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order and design

Question 3

The purpose of Arithmetic

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serve science

Question 4

Arithmetic has been called

Answer 4

the queen of the sciences

Question 5

Christian approach to teaching Elementary Arithmetic

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A. Content
B. Process
C. Philosophy
D. Methodology
E. The Teacher

Question 6

A. Content

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1. Reason and order
2. Must be taught according to organized plan

Question 7

A. Content should include

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drill, both oral and written
teaching of the new material
practice of the new material
review and reinforcement

Question 8

B. Process

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1.Students learn best when they are taught from the particular to the general, from the concrete to abstract, from the known to the unknown
2. The new math does the opposite
3. Elementary math emphasizes and lays a foundation by sequence

Question 9

C. Philosophy

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1. We advocate traditional math
2. Traditional math has been proven effective
3. we must teach math s having absolutes
4. traditional arithmetic is Christian elementary arithmetic

Question 10

C. Philosophy: what would you tell a parent if you had to define traditional education

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a. Its criterion- referenced instead of norm-referenced
b. there is individual accountability
c. content rich class
d. planned purposeful approach to teaching
e. there are learning outcomes
f. lessons are taught from the known to the unknown
g. teacher directed

Question 11

D. Methodology

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1. your philosophy will determine your methodology
2. students learn by hearing facts over and over

Question 12

D. Methodology: the purpose of drill

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drill is a tool; it is not an end to itself (they have to be able to apply things they learn otherwise it’s pointless)

Question 13

D. Methodology: four reasons why drill is important from the students perspective

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a. train students to be accurate in their thinking
b. to build speed
c. to reinforce material taught
d. to strengthen weak areas

Question 14

D. Methodology: ways to drill

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individual students
oral and written review
board work
games and contests
workbook
homework
help class

Question 15

3 things to remember when introducing a chart

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1. teaching it before drilling it
2. say the title (if there is one) each time it is recited
3. Demonstrate (when applicable)

Question 16

criterion-referenced

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standard that has to be met

Question 17

norm-referenced

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compared to the class

Question 18

E. The teacher

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1. be faithful in teaching and drilling facts
2. teach them in a reasonable and consistent way

Question 19

How did new math get started

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October 4, 1957 Russians triggered the space race. Americans felt behind the Russians in Mathematics which created set theory. Set Theory was forced on teachers and no one liked this; it was not tested.

Question 20

What are two types of mathematics

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Pure and applied

Question 21

Pure mathematics

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study of mathematical concepts independently outside of mathematics
not purely motivated by applications
they study math because they love it

Question 22

Applied mathematics

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study of math to help mankind
using math for the good of mankind

Question 23

How has new math affected the teaching of mathematics today

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theoretical math being pushed to lower grades. Pushing out arithmetic . concrete to abstract; abstract to concrete

Question 24

Elements of new math

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1. has an increased emphasis upon the structure of mathematics; its laws and principles
2. has an increased emphasis upon letting the students figure things out for themselves
3. has an increased emphasis upon correct terminology
4. readjusts the grade placement of concepts
5. includes concepts not typically taught in Elementary school

Question 25

Setting the stage for Arithmetic class

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1. get the students attention 2. it is essential that students think with you 3. everyone needs to participate so keep the class moving 4. expect each student to perform to the best of his ability 5. you be the leader, you set the pace 6. every student answers correctly

Question 26

Be well prepared

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1. Have everything ready the night before 2. use review activities that involve the largest number of students first 3. be enthusiastic, have a positive attitude 4. Use praise when progress or improvement is made 5. have a sense of urgency 6. Gear your teaching to the average students

Question 27

if you miss 5 minutes of teaching

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you miss over three weeks of school from the school year.

Question 28

Class schedule: the importance of competition

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a. emphasizes correct processes b. allows you to evaluate individual students c. incentive for serious study d. allows a new start for each day e. speed is important but accuracy is more important

Question 29

Class schedule: teach by using one of the best learning tools

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drill

Question 30

theme verse

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Isaiah 28:10

Question 31

what is the "spiral approach" to teaching arithmetic

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teach a concept, practice, and review

Question 32

what is the focus of arithmetic in 4th grade

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fractions

Question 33

what is the focus of arithmetic in 5th grade

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decimals

Question 34

what is the focus of arithmetic in 6th grade

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percents

Question 35

what is the purpose for green-lettered problems

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it gives the students more practice and it gives them more challenging problems

Question 36

what is one benefit of a work-text

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it gives the students a chance to apply what they learned

Question 37

what is the most important tool for the teacher

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curriculum

Question 38

the three basic learning styles of students

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visual, auditory, and kinesthetic

Question 39

the teacher should memorize the lesson plan each day

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false

Question 40

why are some sentences in the Teacher's Edition in bold

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there is suggested wording in bold to be clear and concise

Question 41

List the five parts of an arithmetic class (3-6)

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review written speed drill story problems introduction of new material review / application

Question 42

list the five parts of a lesson (1-2)

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oral review (10 min.) speed drill (5 min.) oral and written story problems (5 min.) new material (15 min.) practice and review work (10-15 min.)