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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Deciding how to buy which item might help children learn?

3. What is often caused by childhood trauma?

4. Many people are numerate despite lack of:

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What other fallacies were contributed by Freud?

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

8. What is one of the largest errors in integrating math into a student's life? What is a common result?

9. Why was Freud's calculation incorrect? What was overlooked?

10. What are the most obvious causes of innumeracy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Paulos talks about relating various mathematical functions and algorithms to every day life. Why? What is different about using math in the classroom as opposed to every day events? How could it benefit or hinder one's learning process? Give examples of the use of these functions in at least five scenarios.

Essay Topic 2

Explain Paulos' definition of "Extreme Intellectual Lethargy." What is it? How is it described? Do you or anyone you know suffer from EIL? Explain. What are the symptoms? Are there any remedies for EIL? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Freud and Jung are important people in Chapter 2. Compare and contrast the two famous doctors, their professional lives, careers, and legacies.

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