LEARNING MODULE SURIGAO STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
MM16 - PRINCIPLES AND STRATEGIES
IN TEACHING MATHEMATICS
Quiz No. 1
Name : Ella Lyn S. Bagayas
Course / Section : BSEd- Mathematics 3B
A. ENUMERATION. Enumerate the terms being asked. (20 points)
1. The Five Learning Contents of the of the Mathematics Education under the K to 12 Curriculum
Numbers and Number Sense
Measurement
Geometry
Patterns and Algebra
Statistics and Probability
2. Learning Theories that Supports the Framework of the Mathematics Education
Experiential and Situated Learning
Reflective Learning
Cooperative Learning and Discovery
Constructivism
Inquiry- based Learning
3. Polya’s Four Stages in Problem-Solving
Understand and explore the problem
Find a Strategy
Use the Strategy to solve the problem
Look back and reflect on the solution
4. Five Skills Essential in Critical Thinking.
Observation
Analysis
Inference
Communication
Problem – Solving
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B. IDENTIFICATION. Identify the terms being referred to by each of the following statements. (5 points)
CRITICAL THINKING 1. It refers to a mental process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying,
analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating information to reach an answer or conclusion.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING 2. It refers to learning that occurs by making sense of direct everyday
experiences.
COOPERATIVE LEARNING 3.It puts premium on active learning achieved by working with fellow learners
as they all engage in a shared task.
PATTERNS AND ALGEBRA 4.A learning content of Mathematics Education that studies patterns,
relationships, and changes among shapes and quantities. It includes the use of algebraic notations and
symbols, equations, and most importantly, functions, to represent and analyze relationships.
PROBLEM SOLVING 5.It refers to a mathematical tasks that have the potential to provide intellectual
challenges for enhancing students’ mathematical understanding and development.
C. ESSAY. Answer the following questions briefly and concisely.(10 points)
1. How will you describe the Mathematics Education in the Philippines?
Answer:
Mathematics Education in the Philippines composed of two goals by developing the student’s
learning. These are the Critical thinking and Problem-Solving. There are also Five Learning Contents of the
Mathematics Education such as:
Numbers and Number Sense
Measurement
Geometry
Patterns and Algebra
Statistics and Probability
2. Is it possible to do problem-solving without critical thinking? Why?
Answer:
No, it is not possible to do a problem-solving without critical thinking, because critical thinking is the
process to logically analyze, evaluate, reflect and attempt to solve a problem.
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