Mathematics as a Curriculum Area Throughout a Well-Planned and Quality

question 8

Multiple Choice

Mathematics as a curriculum area throughout a well-planned and quality early childhood program can:

• A) be enjoyable for the children but rarely for the teachers.
• B) offer experiences about numbers as long as discovery is not included in the activity.
• C) encourage inventiveness about numbers, sizes, weights, and time.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Utility Thinking

An approach that emphasizes making decisions based on the overall happiness or satisfaction derived from the outcomes.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or pleasure for the greatest number of people.

Quantification

The process of measuring or expressing something as a quantity, especially for the purpose of analysis or comparison.

Primary Tool

The main instrument or device used to accomplish a task or achieve a goal.