Mr. Grammatica makes a pointed effort to gauge students' prior knowledge on how to calculate percentages. He observes that many a times students' hold on to prior strategies despite their inaccuracy. So, on the first day of class, he passes around a worksheet to gauge their understanding. Which effective strategy of mathematics instruction is Mr. Grammatica focusing on?
A. Making math realistic
B. Considering students' prior knowledge
C. Incorporating innovative programs
D. Making math activities social
Answer: B
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A) the rounding up strategy. B) the rounding down strategy. C) the compatible numbers strategy. D) the front-end estimation strategy.
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a. can influence learning both positively and negatively b. usually do not interfere with learning facts about it c. can stimulate curiosity d. can be set aside during school
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A. historical perspective. B. break-through tactics still widely used. C. reminders of what NOT to do. D. an unrestricted basis for discipline.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
The Friedman test is a nonparametric alternative for the one-way between-subjects ANOVA.