All of the Statements Below Relate Students' Understanding of the Equal

question 12

Multiple Choice

All of the statements below relate students' understanding of the equal sign EXCEPT:

• A)Understanding or confusion with the equal sign does not usually cause difficulties understanding the process of solving equations.
• B)Because of their early experiences,many students tend to believe the equal sign represents "and the answer is".
• C)The equal sign is one of the principle methods of representing important relationships within the number system.
• D)The equal function can be represented concretely by a number balance scale,which can lead to deeper conceptual understanding.

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Definitions:

False Positive

A test result that wrongly indicates the presence of a condition or attribute when it is not actually present.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which acts as a buffer for stimuli received through the senses, lasting up to a few seconds.

Selectively Attended

The cognitive process of focusing on a particular object in the environment for a certain period, while ignoring other perceivable information.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory storage that can hold information for extended periods of time, ranging from minutes to a lifetime, encompassing a wide range of knowledge, experiences, and skills.