PECT Module 1 Practice Questions

Four-year-old Jonas has recently joined Ms. Townsend's pre-kindergarten class. Jonas and his family moved from another country and he speaks very little English. Ms. Townsend's class has been learning to count to 10. Which of the following activities would be the most effective for Ms. Townsend to use to help Jonas learn his skill? A. Reading books about counting during circle time and pausing to count items in the story B. adding authentic props to the dramatic player to familiarize children with numerals C. Singing counting songs and encouraging Jonas to repeat the counting aloud D. providing opportunities for Jonas to demonstrate one to one correspondence such as during snack time

C. Singing counting songs and encouraging Jonas to repeat the counting aloud

At the end of the school year in kindergarten teacher assesses each of her students. She asked each student questions and have them do a series of academic tasks. The kindergarten teacher will use the results of the assessment to gain an understanding of each student strengths and weaknesses and pass this information onto next year's teacher and the students parent/guardian this type of testing is limited in its scope because: A. skills tested by familiar teacher often get unreliable results B. the techniques used for oral response tests are not always well developed C. It is time consuming for the teacher and hard for five-year-old to complete D. Schools are tested in isolation they may not be indicators of final performance

D. Schools are tested in isolation they may not be indicators of final performance

According to the national Association for the education of young children code of ethical conduct which of the following statements best reflects a primary ethical responsibility for PreK- 4 teachers in regard to student assessment? A. student should only be assessed in comparison to peers with a similar academic profile B. standardized achievement measures which include normative assessment should focus most on showing students performance in relation to their previous performance C. Since grade level curriculum should be modified based only on most current projective achievement results D. appropriate assessment systems which include multiple sources of information should provide information about students learning and development

D. appropriate assessment systems which include multiple sources of information should provide information about students learning and development

During an upcoming open house, a preschool teacher plans to give a brief presentation to parents/guardians about ways to promote their children's language development. Which of the following recommendations would be most appropriate for the teacher to include in this presentation? A. "Be sure that you establish and maintain eye contact with your children whenever you speak with them." b. "If your child points to an object that he or she wants, say the name of the object and require your child to say the word in order to be given the object." c. "Ask your children simple yes or no questions during conversations to make sure they understand what you are saying." d. "Talk to your child throughout the day and encourage him or her to participate in conversations with family members as much as possible."

d. "Talk to your child throughout the day and encourage him or her to participate in conversations with family members as much as possible."

At the beginning of the school year of kindergarten teacher request a parent/guardian write a brief summary of their children summer including recently learned skills day or extended trip special events and basic daily activities. The teacher can make the most effective use out of this information by: A. linking the children's summer experience and activities to instructional activities to support building prior knowledge B. providing an opportunity to share experiences with parent/guardian as a means of establishing a personal connection C. Writing a summary of each child summers activities to include in the first weekly class newsletter D. using the parents/guardians account of the summer events to teach students how to summarize events

A. linking the children's summer experience and activities to instructional activities to support building prior knowledge

Which of the following skills is typically the last to emerge for students who are English language learners? A. understanding academic language B. questioning to check for understanding C. Self-correcting spoken errors D. following verbal instructions

A. understanding academic language

Giving students in elementary grades regular opportunities to participate in rule-based games is likely to be most effective promoting student development in which of the following areas? A. self assessment skills B. Social problem-solving skills C. Metacognitive skills D. abstract reasoning skills

B. Social problem-solving skills

Research demonstrates that the parent/guardian can provide optimal stimulation for cognitive growth in their infant by: A. exposing them to early words numbers shapes and colors B. developing a strong emotional relationship C. Introducing them to a variety of adults and children of varying ages D. providing visually appealing objects in the babies crib

B. developing a strong emotional relationship

Josiah is a kindergarten student. Transitions between activities are difficult for him. He often reacts to them angrily yelling or crying and refusing to stop what he is doing. Josiah's kindergarten teacher has been helping him develop effective transitioning skills and his parents have been reinforcing the skills at home. Which of the following additional strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher to use to help Josiah with this issue? A. permitting Josiah to choose between activities when he transitions cooperatively B. establishing a cue to alert Josiah a few minutes before transitioning times C. Reminding Josiah is whining that he should expect transitions throughout the day D. imposing negative consequences whenever Josiah resist making transitions

B. establishing a cue to alert Josiah a few minutes before transitioning times

Which of the following social or emotional milestones typically happens last in young children? A. playing peek-a-boo with others B. exhibiting anxiety when separated from primary caregivers C. showing pleasure in response to social stimulation D. paying attention to one's own name

B. exhibiting anxiety when separated from primary caregivers

A team of pre-kindergarten teachers has secured funding for my federal grant to acquire a curriculum that integrate technology to improve student access to instruction. The team decides to form an advisory committee which it will include an administrator as well as several general education teachers special education teachers and parents/guardians. The team plans to meet regularly to provide feedback on the curriculum as well as on its implementation. The greatest benefit of this practice is: A. encouraging parent/guardian to share accountability in student achievement of curricular objectives B. promoting a collaborative approach to identify and problem-solving potential areas of curriculum difficulties C. Improving parents/guardians ability to generalize best practices introduced by the curriculum at home D. offering vertical planning time to align curriculum objectives with state learning standards

B. promoting a collaborative approach to identify and problem-solving potential areas of curriculum difficulties

A prekindergarten teacher wants to create a classroom environment that stimulates and reinforces children's motivation to learn. Which of the following strategies would best support the achievement of this goal? A. offering stickers or other favored items as rewards for independent creative work B. providing a variety of appealing, age-appropriate materials and time to explore them C. creating a wall chart on which each child's accomplishments and successes are listed D. responding to all children's products and efforts with lavish praise and approbation

B. providing a variety of appealing, age-appropriate materials and time to explore them

A pre-kindergarten student with this dyspraxia would likely have the most difficulty with which of the following activities? A. sitting in a circle listening to a book aloud B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects C. retelling a story in front of the class D. drinking from a cup without spilling

B. putting a puzzle together or working with small objects

A class includes a student with physical and cognitive disabilities that affect where is aspects of the students functioning. And planning a small group activity for the class the teacher should consider which of the following questions first in regard to the student? A. does the student generally exhibit a preference for individual activities over group activities? B. what steps can I take to facilitate the students fullest possible participation in the activity? C. Which classmates would likely be most willing to include the student in their group during the activity? D. are there alternative activities I can arrange for the student that would address the same instructional goal?

B. what steps can I take to facilitate the students fullest possible participation in the activity?

A fourth grade teacher is establishing student learning goals for an upcoming science unit. Data from which of the following sources would be most helpful to the teacher in this process? A. A student interest survey about unit content B. a comprehension quiz and a science related informational passage C. An ungraded pre-assessment of unit content D. hey student self assessment of science skills and abilities

C. An ungraded pre-assessment of unit content

Several children who have individualized education plan will attend a kindergarten class in the upcoming year. To help implement the IEP's several specialist will provide services in the classroom environment. The most effective first step for the kindergarten teacher to take in building a collaborative relationship with a specialist would be to: A. suggest using a single method of problem-solving B. propose that intervention ideas be reached by consensus C. Arrange a regular time for sharing information D. assume primary responsibility for decision making

C. Arrange a regular time for sharing information

Marcus is a four-year-old boy who is new to Mrs. Klein's preschool class. Marcus often sit and observe other children with the blocks and other toys but does not usually engage in that activities himself. Mrs. Klein want to help Marcus develop motivation to play with the toys in the classroom. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for Mrs. Klein to try first? A. asking Marcus which are his favorite blocks in encouraging him to focus on building those B. giving Marcus some blocks to take home with him and requesting that he shows his parents how he plays with the blocks at school C. Demonstrating to Marcus a few different ways the blocks can be used to create different structures in and showing him how to try some himself D. introducing a reward chart and giving Marcus a sticker on his chart each time he plays with the blocks

C. Demonstrating to Marcus a few different ways the blocks can be used to create different structures in and showing him how to try some himself

Which of the following recommendations from the national Association for the education of young children apply to the early childhood experiences with technology? A. Technology tools can be effective for dual language learners by providing access to a families home language and culture are supporting English language learning B. Technology tools can replace the need for direct instruction for English language learning C. Technology tools can provide access to information for all families which facilitate immersion in every day learning D. Technology tools are becoming the most developmentally appropriate practice for teaching basic skills in the preschool classroom

A. Technology tools can be effective for dual language learners by providing access to a families home language and culture are supporting English language learning

Scaffolding is likely to be most effective in promoting student learning when: A. The teacher use the scaffolding techniques that are tailored to each student specific needs B. students are able to play a role in determining which scaffolding techniques will be used C. The teacher explain to students how particular scaffolding techniques will be used before applying them D. students have an ample prior experience with the scaffolding techniques that will be used

A. The teacher use the scaffolding techniques that are tailored to each student specific needs

A preschool teacher with a diverse group of learners makes a point of including visuals toys and other materials that reflect the background of each student in the class. In addition the teacher makes a special effort to read books that reflect each student culture in language. The teacher understands that: A. a child's listening comprehension is increased when content familiar and reflect cultural experience B. children react more positively to each other when they feel represented in the literature of the class C. A child's behavior often improves when immersed in a variety of cultural values and viewpoints D. children feel more comfortable talking to the teacher when there is a shared subject of vocabulary

A. a child's listening comprehension is increased when content is familiar and reflect cultural experience

A pre-kindergarten teacher would like to teach her unit on season to her four-year-old student. She plans to access the children prior knowledge of whether to activate their interest in this topic. Which of the following strategies would be the most effective for this purpose? A. asking the children questions during circle time and discussing the topic as a group B. giving the children graphic organizers to complete in order to assess what they know C. Placing the children into groups of cooperative learners and having them share ideas with one another D. sending a note home to families and asking them to discuss the seasons at home

A. asking the children questions during circle time and discussing the topic as a group

An pre-kindergarten teacher is preparing a lesson for her class about where milk comes from. She is organizing a field trip to a local dairy farm with a follow-up trip to the school cafeteria to see a delivery of milk. During this time she will also transform the classroom center with activities and supplies that reflect what the children saw on the field trips. Which of the following learning theories is this teacher modeling? A. constructivist learning theory B. behaviorist learning theory C. social cognitive learning theory D. cognitive learning theory

A. constructivist learning theory

A student with multiple disabilities will be enrolling in an elementary school. In regard to educating the student school staff should be aware of their legal responsibility to: A. deliver instruction and services to the student in the least restrictive environment appropriate for meeting his or her needs B. incorporate into the students school day ongoing opportunities to interact with similarly disabled peers or adults C. Revise the student individualized education plan each grading period in response to his or her classroom performance D. provide the student with instruction that enables him or her to perform at grade level in the basic skill areas of reading and mathematics

A. deliver instruction and services to the student in the least restrictive environment appropriate for meeting his or her needs

Teachers who have a goal of providing equitable instruction to diverse groups of students should begin by considering which of the following questions? A. do I allow differences in culture language and behavior to shape my perception about students motivation and ability to learn? B. how frequently do I interact with individuals to make sure that I am eating their learning needs? C. Am I consistent providing an equal amount of time to each student regardless of culture language and behavior? D. have I clearly communicated my belief that my students are capable of mastering the targeted concepts and skills?

A. do I allow differences in culture language and behavior to shape my perception about students motivation and ability to learn?

A fourth grade teacher makes a point of upcoming individual students as they arrive each day and takes time to talk with student about their interest in activities on a regular basis the important benefit of this practice is that it allows the teacher to: A. establish a pattern of positive interaction with students B. implement consistent classroom procedures C. Integrate informal social interaction into the daily routine D. model effective communication skills for student

A. establish a pattern of positive interaction with students

Sarah is a five-year-old child who lives with her mother and one younger brother. Sarah's mother is unemployed and without extended family nearby. The family recently moved to a homeless shelter after losing their apartment. There is no predictable schedule for their days or nights. As a result of this situation, Sarah would most likely: A. experience adverse effects on her concentration and memory. B. have a greater chance of developing certain disorders such as asthma. C. experience an increase in her resilience and determination to succeed. D. have a greater understanding of the range of human emotions.

A. experience adverse effects on her concentration and memory

A new elementary teacher is planning a lesson to introduce a science concept to a class that includes students who are English language learners with varying levels of English language proficiency. The teacher can best help ensure the lesson will be responsive to the needs of the students who are English language learners but including which of the following steps in the planning process? A. identifying ways for students to use various handout materials and activities to reinforce and apply the targeted concept B. developing several written practice exercises that reinforce a targeted concept for the students for English language learners to complete for homework C. Reviewing content covered in science text across grade levels that is relevant to the targeted concept D. asking the student or English language learners to head to defy strategies I believe will be most effective in helping them learn the targeted concept

A. identifying ways for students to use various handout materials and activities to reinforce and apply the targeted concept

A fourth grade classroom is equipped with an audience response system in which students respond to questions by clicking on a person or remote control. Students responses are displayed immediately in a presentation computer this type of response system can be use most effectively for which of the following purposes? A. monitoring student understanding of key concepts B. diagnosing specific student learning needs C. Placing students in instructional groups D. accommodating individual student learning preferences

A. Monitoring student understanding of key concepts

Which of the following is considered a developmentally appropriate practice for pre-kindergarten children? A. building upon with the child already knows B. Using a prepackaged curriculum C. Having rules and regulations posted in the classroom D. Utilizing pretest scores to drive instruction

A. Building upon what the child already knows

And the elementary teacher intend to involve students in a project that would require them to the information obtained from their own family members to write a family history. The goals of the project include helping students understand societal change overtime and improving student writing while planning the project the teacher realizes that some students in the class will have difficulty with their project because they do not live with their family I would have difficulty obtaining the required information for other reasons. The teacher can best show responsiveness to the type of student diversity by taking which of the following actions? A. making the project and optional extra credit activity for any student in the class who are interested in participating B. encouraging students who have no available family members to work with a classmate to do so that all students can complete the project C. Designing a different project for the class at achieve the same learning objective while giving all the students an equal opportunity to participate D. giving students unable to complete a family based project the option of using library research for their project instead

C. Designing a different project for the class at achieve the same learning objective while giving all the students an equal opportunity to participate

Which of the following instructional approaches is recommended for students who need tier 2 assistant according to the assessment results determined by response to instruction and intervention procedures? A. focusing on strategies for breaking difficult problems into manageable parts B. focusing on one on one instruction and considering special education services C. Providing systematic and explicit instruction with guided practice and corrective feedback D. providing students with multiple opportunities to solve open-ended and nonstandard problems

C. Providing systematic and explicit instruction with guided practice and corrective feedback

A second grade class includes two students have language delays and who tend to speak to pair is an adult only when necessary. Which of the following teacher strategies would be most effective for increasing the student use of oral language in the classroom? A. posting a chart for each of the two students that tallies the number of times each of them communicate with others during the day B. scheduling a daily morning meeting that includes time for students to voluntarily share personal experiences with one another C. Setting up small group activities on a regular basis that require students to talk to one another in order to complete assignments D. Meeting with the two students individually at the end of the day to ask them questions related to the day's lessons and activities

C. Setting up small-group activities on a regular basis that require students to talk to one another in order to complete assignments

In which of the following ways would it be most helpful for parents/guardians to participate in assessment process of a four-year-old child? A. selecting the appropriate venue in which to perform the assessment as well as the materials that would work best for their child B. pre-teaching the skills needed for the assessment to shorten the time involved in the process for both a team and the child C. Sharing your insights into the child's developmental background as well as the cultural differences that could inform the assessment process D. developing a timeline for the assessment process that fits well with the whole family's home school and work schedules

C. Sharing your insights into the child's developmental background as well as the cultural differences that could inform the assessment process

A third grade student has been having difficulty keeping up with assignments finishing and turning in homework and studying for a test. The third grade teacher has met with the student parents who agreed that their child would benefit from extra help in several areas. Together the teacher and the parent identify support for the student that will be implemented at home and at school. Which of the following additional step should the teacher take to facilitate the parent involvement and addressing their child challenges? A. asking the parents to take responsibility for explaining to their child the supports that will be implemented B. recommending that the parents investigate private tutoring for their child should the support prove unsuccessful C. Suggesting that the parents visit the classroom to observe their child during various instructional periods D. establishing a dialogue journal to communicate with the parent about their child's progress and any issues that arise

D. establishing a dialogue journal to communicate with the parent about their child's progress and any issues that arise

The development of object permanence during the sensorimotor state is significant because it demonstrates that the child can: A. filter out all but the essential sensory information of a physical item and then select a response B. begin to feel more relaxed and secure when away from his or her primary caregivers C. recognize the ability to make things happen by eliciting a consistent response from a caregiver D. maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out of sight

D. maintain a symbolic representation of an item in memory even when it is out of sight

Ms. Lyons informally and systematically observes each child in her prekindergarten class. She focuses her attention on one student and notes patterns or changes. She uses the information gathered to help with problem behaviors and to understand the student. A benefit to this type of observation is: A. the teacher can simply look at a child and make a few notes. B. the children already have a relationship with the teacher doing the assessment. C. the teacher does not need training to do the assessment. D. the children are minimally aware that their behavior is being observed.

D. the children are minimally aware that their behavior is being observed.