In a mathematics classroom, a teacher asks the following question in a test:
"Write a multiplication problem that has an answer that falls between the answers to these problems"-
\(\frac{\begin{gathered} 37 \hfill \\ \times15 \hfill \\ \end{gathered} }{{\frac{{\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,}}{{}}}}\,\) \(\frac{\begin{gathered} 33 \hfill \\ \times20 \hfill \\ \end{gathered} }{{\frac{{\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,}}{{}}}}\,\)
Which of the following statements most appropriately describes the purpose of including the above question in the test?
1
To test the procedural knowledge of solving a multiplication problem.
2
To test the knowledge of multiplication tables.
3
To allow students to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the process used in solving the problem.
4
To test the computational skills of the students.