Considering the Research on Differences in Mathematical Understanding Between Children

question 47

Multiple Choice

Considering the research on differences in mathematical understanding between children from Japan and those from the United States, what advice could you give to a U.S. mathematics teacher?

• A)Spend more time on math.
• B)Spend more time memorizing mathematical
• procedures.
• C)Spend more time focused on the understanding of concepts.
• D)Both A and B are correct.
• E)Both A and C are correct.

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