Module 13 - Numeracy (Quiz)

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* 1. Please include your name and location:

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* 2. One definition of numeracy is "the ability to access, use, interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas in order to engage in and manage the mathematical demands of a range of situations in adult life."

True

False

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* 3. Numeracy focuses on how to use information in a variety of ways in everyday life.

True

False

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* 4. Which of the following are math myths (select all that apply):

Aptitude for math is something you are born with.

Being a wiz at figures is a mark of success in math.

Math requires logic not creativity.

The important thinking in math is to get the right answer.

Men are naturally better at math than women.

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* 5. Two important components of numeracy are CONTEXT (use and purpose for which an adult takes on a task with mathematical demands) and CONTENT (the mathematical knowledge necessary for the task).

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False

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* 6. An effective math program balances skills, concepts, strategics and thinking. An effective program framework may include (choose the best answer from the ones below):

a variety of instructional approaches

teaching through problem-solving

purposeful practice

basic facts and operational skills

thought use resources and tools

All the above

None of the above