Adv. Math Review

Question 1

Which of the following is an effective way to support students with mathematical anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Explicitly teach study skills, notetaking, and how to practice regularly

Question 2

Visual perception disorders differ from eyesight problems because:

Accepted Answer

They involve difficulty interpreting visual information

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using manipulatives in math instruction?

Accepted Answer

To provide hands-on learning experiences for abstract math concepts

Question 4

Around which grade level do females begin to show more anxiety and less confidence in math?

Accepted Answer

Grade 3-4

Question 5

Why might bilingual students demonstrate higher mathematical achievement?

Accepted Answer

Brain areas used in language learning overlap with areas used for math

Question 6

What is a common behavioral observation of individuals with working memory impairments?

Accepted Answer

They have shorter attention spans

Question 7

What is a growth mindset in the context of mathematics?

Accepted Answer

Believing ability in math can improve with effort and learning

Question 8

The Matilda Effect describes:

Accepted Answer

Men taking credit for women’s scientific or mathematical work

Question 9

What is the formal diagnosis for dyscalculia in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Mathematics

Question 10

What percentage of STEM faculty are female, on average, in post-secondary institutions?

Accepted Answer

4%

Question 11

What is a common early sign of dyscalculia observed in pre-K children?

Accepted Answer

Number sense impairments like difficulty with counting and subitizing

Question 12

Why are manipulatives especially helpful for younger learners?

Accepted Answer

Young children learn best through touch and interaction with real objects

Question 13

One consequence of the Euro-western focus in math curriculum is:

Accepted Answer

Alienation of students who do not fit the traditional student profile

Question 14

A student with executive functioning difficulties may benefit from

Accepted Answer

Clear, structured routines and reminders

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true about students with exceptionalities in math learning?

Accepted Answer

They cannot learn math no matter the support.

Question 16

What classroom materials may help support students with visual perception difficulties?

Accepted Answer

Thick-lined or dotted paper and guided reading support

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE about learning disabilities?

Accepted Answer

They can impair multiple subject areas but may appear prominent in some

Question 18

Which diagnostic resource classifies learning disorders based on severity?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic System Manual (DSM)

Question 19

What is Mathematical Anxiety?

Accepted Answer

An observed, culturally influenced phenomenon related to anxiety about math

Question 20

Students with working memory impairments often struggle with:

Accepted Answer

Following multi-step instructions and place-keeping tasks

Question 21

At both elementary and secondary levels, how do boys and girls typically perform on math exams?

Accepted Answer

Boys and girls score similarly

Question 22

What are manipulatives in the context of mathematics education?

Accepted Answer

Physical or visual objects that help students understand math concepts

Question 23

Ethnomathematics recognizes that:

Accepted Answer

There are many cultural ways to understand and do mathematics

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