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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a student reaches college it is impossible to take the time to teach ________.
(a) Multiplication.
(b) Basic algorithms.
(c) Fractions.
(d) Subtraction.

2. In elementary school, math is rarely _______.
(a) Pursued.
(b) Valued.
(c) Integrated.
(d) Taught.

3. Which skill is rarely taught?
(a) Transposing.
(b) Estimation.
(c) Factoring.
(d) Multiplication.

4. Many people assume that cashiers can calculate ________.
(a) Refunds.
(b) Multiple items.
(c) Change.
(d) Discounts.

5. What is not a reason for innumeracy?
(a) Misconception.
(b) DIfficulty.
(c) Poor education.
(d) Psychological block.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is mentioned as being highly affected by lack of estimating skills?

2. At what age did the second doctor think he would die?

3. What age is the child mentioned?

4. Which other country is mentioned?

5. When does this occur?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the downfall of technology in regards to innumeracy?

2. If algorithms are taught in elementary school, why is it difficult for students to learn and use them?

3. What is the author's opinion of parapsychology as a pseudoscience?

4. What are the most obvious causes of innumeracy?

5. How does Paulos relate this theory to Freud and the prediction of the great doctor's death?

6. Discuss the story of the student, the professor, and UFOs.

7. How does Paulos explain the famous monkey/Shakespeare probability example?

8. Who is used as Paulos' example of educated innumerates? What is the person known for in the scientific world?

9. What is Paulos' quote regarding innumeracy and pseudoscience?

10. What is most frequently taught in elementary school math classes?

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