Effective Mathematics Teaching

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What is a key characteristic of a good mathematics teacher based on the text?

Making mathematics problems incredibly difficult
Treating teaching and learning as a collaborative process (correct)
Providing negative feedback only
Ignoring learners' thoughts and opinions

How can mathematics teachers effectively engage learners?

By treating teaching as a one-way process
By never challenging learners
By discouraging questions and discussions
By valuing learners' thoughts and opinions (correct)

What is one way mentioned in the text to challenge mathematics learners?

Encouraging a 'teacher knows best' mindset
Providing simple arguments for every proof (correct)
Limiting questions from learners
Avoiding positive encouragement

What is a mark of an incredible mathematics teacher?

Showing that mathematics is about logic and reasoning (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a strategy mentioned in the text to engage learners in the mathematics classroom?

Encouraging learners to ask and answer questions (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can a good mathematics teacher motivate learners based on the text?

By providing positive encouragement and credit where it's due. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What contributes to learners experiencing negative emotions such as anxiety in the mathematics classroom?

Perceptions that mathematics is only for 'clever' learners (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason why teachers experience anxiety in the mathematics classroom?

Consistent changes in curriculum reform (D) Signup and view all the answers

What impact does learners' negative self-efficacy beliefs have on their mathematical experiences?

Leads to fear and intimidation in the classroom (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do learners in rural classrooms often experience heightened negative emotions during mathematics lessons?

Lack of resources and support in the learning environment (C) Signup and view all the answers

How do prior negative experiences of mathematics contribute to anxiety in the classroom?

They instill fear and low self-confidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the over-emphasis of the importance of mathematics by teachers and parents have on learners?

Increases feelings of anxiety and pressure (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did McAnallen (2010) conceptualize mathematics anxiety as?

Avoidance of mathematics and subsequent failure to learn skills (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three common types of mathematics anxiety identified by Ferguson (1986)?

Mathematics test anxiety, numerical anxiety, abstraction anxiety (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is likely to give learners messages about their perceptions of mathematics?

Positive or negative perceptions of mathematics from parents and/or teachers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Vann (1993) find to be significantly predictive of mathematics anxiety in children?

Mathematics anxiety in the mother (C) Signup and view all the answers

What should a good mathematics teacher do to engage learners according to the text?

Motivate the mathematics and engage the learners (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which common type of mathematics anxiety is associated with number manipulation?

Numerical anxiety (D) Signup and view all the answers