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Which level of teachers is it critical to have strong subject-matter knowledge in mathematics?
Which level of teachers is it critical to have strong subject-matter knowledge in mathematics?
- Elementary school teachers
- High school teachers (correct)
- College professors
- Middle school teachers
What kind of curriculum did many high school mathematics teacher candidates experience success with?
What kind of curriculum did many high school mathematics teacher candidates experience success with?
- A narrow school mathematics curriculum (correct)
- A curriculum that promoted conceptual knowledge
- A curriculum that emphasized mathematical practices and processes
- A curriculum that supported students' mathematical development
Why is intensive subject-matter preparation necessary for high school mathematics teachers?
Why is intensive subject-matter preparation necessary for high school mathematics teachers?
- To support students' mathematical development
- To understand important mathematical concepts
- To gain personal experiences with mathematical practices
- To teach a more detailed outline of essential mathematical understandings (correct)
What do high school mathematics teachers need personal experiences with?
What do high school mathematics teachers need personal experiences with?
What is the purpose of gaining personal experiences with mathematical practices for high school mathematics teachers?
What is the purpose of gaining personal experiences with mathematical practices for high school mathematics teachers?