Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE) Practice Exam

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A child learns to nest colorful cups together. This activity primarily supports the understanding of which mathematical concept?

Symmetry
Measurement
Seriation
Probability

The correct answer is: Seriation

The activity of nesting colorful cups primarily supports the understanding of seriation, which is the ability to arrange objects in a logical order according to size, color, or other attributes. When children nest cups, they are actively engaging in sorting and organizing the cups from largest to smallest or vice versa. This helps them develop spatial awareness and an understanding of sequencing, essential skills in early mathematics. Through this task, students not only practice fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination but also begin to comprehend relationships between objects, such as the concept of 'greater than' or 'less than' in terms of size. Seriation is a foundational cognitive skill that supports more complex mathematical concepts as children progress in their education.