Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE) Practice Exam

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What question from a teacher would best support mathematical thinking in a three-year-old?

"I see lots of children on the playground."
"Would you show me how hard you can kick that ball?"
"You went up the ladder and down the slide."
"Who do you think can run faster, you or your friend?"

The correct answer is: "You went up the ladder and down the slide."

The selected option supports mathematical thinking in a three-year-old by encouraging them to engage with spatial concepts and understand the relationship between different actions. When a teacher says, "You went up the ladder and down the slide," it prompts the child to think about height and distance. This language invites children to explore concepts like climbing, descending, and the comparative heights of the ladder and slide, which fosters an early understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning. By verbally reinforcing these actions, children can begin to make connections between movement and physical space, laying a foundation for future mathematical learning. Discussing activities in this way enhances their observational skills and encourages them to describe their experiences, promoting essential cognitive growth in mathematics from an early age.