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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. Children often fear what?
(a) Math on the board.
(b) Word problems.
(c) Looking foolish.
(d) Complex formulas.

2. Who is used as one of the examples?
(a) Manuela.
(b) Mavis.
(c) Myrtle.
(d) Margie.

3. According to Paulos, math has many ________.
(a) Mysteries.
(b) Variables.
(c) Certainties.
(d) Inconsistencies.

4. The doctor was convinced about his:
(a) Math skills.
(b) Golf score.
(c) Scientific prowess.
(d) Time of death.

5. Teaching which skill is helpful?
(a) Fraction conversion.
(b) Decimals.
(c) Exponents.
(d) Rounding numbers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which can be blamed for poor curriculum?

2. What famous doctor does Paulos consider to be an innumerate?

3. The situation for mathematically uneducated high school students is:

4. What is the best way to improve math skills?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is another commonly overlooked skill in elementary math classes? Why is it an issue?

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

4. How common is innumeracy? What is the opinion of the general population regarding the subject?

5. What is the discussion regarding the number of certainties involved in math?

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

7. What is the author's opinion of the most common example of innumeracy?

8. What are the most obvious causes of innumeracy?

9. Why is the innumeracy in this case surprising to many?

10. In what areas of one's life is estimation important?

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