Manipulative Materials Have the Potential to Provide Opportunities for Connection

question 13

Multiple Choice

Manipulative materials have the potential to provide opportunities for connection and communication.What statement would be a non-example of how to utilize the materials?

• A)Distributing materials with guidance on how to use them to construct models.
• B)Demonstrating at least one connection between the model and the mathematical concept.
• C)Encouraging students to converse about the model without knowledge of what the mathematical goal they are working on.
• D)Maintaining a balance between the appropriate amounts of guidance and student exploration.

---

Definitions:

Soybeans

A species of legume native to East Asia, widely grown for its edible beans which have numerous uses in food, oils, and as animal feed.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller that exercises exclusive control over a particular commodity or service, preventing competition.

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms whose decisions about production and pricing significantly affect each other.