PPR: Instruction & Assessment
A second-grade class is reading an article while studying magnets. The teacher projects the article while each student reads along on a printed copy. Before reading, the teacher performs the following think-aloud. So, we're about to read the article "Sticking to Magnets" by Timothy H. Allenthorpe, Ph.D. Ph.D. is an acronym for Doctor of Philosophy. That means that this author went to school for a very long time and studied extensively in his field. This author must know a lot about magnets. If I look over here at the "Meet the Author" section of our textbook, it says he graduated from Columbia University. That's pretty impressive. It also says that he helped NASA develop a type of magnet used on space shuttles!" The primary purpose of this think-aloud is to: A introduce students to the process of determining a text's credibility by analyzing the author's expertise and credentials. B show the class how smart the author must be since he attended an Ivy League school and works with NASA. C demonstrating that people can do many different jobs in life, such as being an author and a scientist. D give students time to settle into the activity by drawing attention to less important parts of the text.
A introduce students to the process of determining a text's credibility by analyzing the author's expertise and credentials. The teacher in this example is modeling how to identify an author's credibility. It is clear that he is an expert on magnets based on his credentials and job experience.
A third-grade teacher is trying to enhance their current science lessons with age-appropriate technology resources. When selecting these resources, the teacher should place the greatest emphasis on finding technology that: A requires student interaction or involvement. Technology should be engaging and should involve students as active participants. B involves characters or celebrities that the students are interested in. C can be used at home and at school. D can explain new concepts more concisely than the current lesson.
A requires student interaction or involvement. Technology should be engaging and should involve students as active participants. Technology can be an affordable and accessible way to include interactive learning in lessons of every subject.
An elementary teacher just received her roster for the new school year. She would like to know her new students' current levels of performance in math. Which of the following should she consult? A statewide achievement test item data B report cards from the end of the previous year C nationally-normed aptitude tests D permanent records
A statewide achievement test item data Achievement tests can accurately describe present levels of performance. Most data can be analyzed for specific weaknesses.
Which of the following would be considered a summative assessment in a social studies classroom? A students creating a travel brochure for a city after studying the culture of Germany B students completing an exit ticket at the end of a lesson on German traditions C students writing a summary of a magazine article about German automobiles in the United States D students discussing their knowledge of Germany using a KWL chart
A students creating a travel brochure for a city after studying the culture of Germany This project requires the student to use knowledge of German culture and would serve as a summative assessment. A summative assessment evaluates the mastery level of a student at the end of a unit.
When deciding if a source is credible for a research project, which of the following is important for the student to consider? Select all answers that apply. A the author's purpose B the publishing company C the credentials of the author D the publication date
A the author's purpose It's important to consider the author's purpose in creating the source, as sometimes sources can be biased. C the credentials of the author It's important to consider the credentials of the author to determine their level of expertise on the subject. D the publication date Students should ensure that any resource that they use is current for their topic. This is especially true in the sciences, where new research often disproves formerly held beliefs.
Mrs. Jones wants to use a website in her presentation. Which of the following is the most important for her to do first? A Analyze the website and its content to ensure it is appropriate. B Ask the parents their opinion of the quality of the website. C Discuss with the class what websites can and cannot be used for academic purposes. D Convey to students the importance of citing sources.
A Analyze the website and its content to ensure it is appropriate. This is the best option, because before the teacher can present the website to the students, the teacher must be sure of the validity of the content.
A teacher is reflecting on recent lessons and concerned because the same few students are volunteering to answer all of the questions. Which of the following strategies should the teacher use to encourage more students to participate in this part of class? A Even when some students immediately raise their hand, wait longer to give more students time to think and volunteer to answer. B Randomly call on students even if they have not raised their hand to volunteer. C Require all students to write their answers instead of having answers shared aloud. D Ask less challenging questions so that more students will know the answer.
A Even when some students immediately raise their hand, wait longer to give more students time to think and volunteer to answer. Additional teacher wait time is an effective option for encouraging additional participation.
A student has identified the following sources to use during a research project. The teacher has asked the student to assess the list for credibility. Which source should be removed from the list? A Mr. Magoo's Animal Emporium & Travel Blog B National Geographic article "The Arctic Ecosystem" C Polar Bears, Arctic Foxes, and Other Cold-Weather Critters by Anthony Pierce D "All About Walruses" handout from the local zoo
A Mr. Magoo's Animal Emporium & Travel Blog When compared to the other sources, this is the most likely to be unreliable or less credible. Because this is a blog, there is no guarantee that the author is reliable or even an expert in the field.
A tenth-grade English teacher wants her class to use a wide variety of resources and technology in their end-of-year project. She asks each student to use three online sources and two written sources and incorporate a multimedia presentation to show the class. After class, four students who have limited opportunities and technological resources outside of school approach her and express their concern that they may not be able to fulfill all the project requirements because of their limited means. The teacher can best respond and meet the needs of the students using which of the following strategies? A Place students into small groups that consist of students of varying means and abilities while also structuring class time so all students have equal access to the school's equipment. It will be important to let each student know the after-school hours available to access the school resources. B Give each student a clear set of written instructions for the project so they can reference the expectations throughout the activity. C Design the project so each activity can be completed using only the school library and a paper notebook. The teacher can give an opportunity for extra credit for the use of outside resources and technology. D Place the four students into a group and allow them to have more class time with the school resources than the other groups.
A Place students into small groups that consist of students of varying means and abilities while also structuring class time so all students have equal access to the school's equipment. It will be important to let each student know the after-school hours available to access the school resources. Using groups of students of varying means allows the responsibilities between the students to be split to best accommodate individual situations. Also, giving each student equal access to the school resources provides all students the means to meet the minimum requirements of the project.
Which of the following correctly explains the primary reason students should avoid doing research on websites ending with ".com?" A Websites that end in ".com" are commercial entities that are potentially biased because their primary purpose is to make money, not to inform. B Websites that end in ".com" are entertainment websites that are not suitable for research. C Websites that end in ".com" are acceptable for research at a high school level but not for research at a university level. D Websites that end in ".com" are hosted outside the United States, making them problematic for American students.
A Websites that end in ".com" are commercial entities that are potentially biased because their primary purpose is to make money, not to inform. This the primary concern about using a website which end in ".com." The abbreviation stands for "commercial."
A student is completing a research project about WWII. Which of the following sources would NOT be a credible source and should be avoided by the student? A a forum where people have discussed the impact of WWII on the world B the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website C pictures of political cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s D a series of maps published in an atlas that show the changes of borders in Europe from 1930 to the present day
A a forum where people have discussed the impact of WWII on the world In a forum, it can be difficult to know the background of people sharing their perspectives. Therefore, the validity of the information is unreliable.
middle school teacher wants to assess the proficiency level of her students with a specific word-processing software. Which of the following assessment procedures would be most appropriate for this purpose? A a performance assessment in the word-processing software B a standardized assessment of the word-processing software C a portfolio assessment of the word-processing software D an informal oral assessment about the word-processing software
A a performance assessment in the word-processing software This is the most effective and demonstrative assessment. How students work with the word-processing software is the best indicator of their proficiency.
Mrs. Fields is creating a lesson plan for her third-grade inclusion class. Which of the following should Mrs. Fields include in the lesson plan to ensure that all students receive quality instruction? A additional time at the end of each instructional activity to reteach and address the needs-based instruction modifications where necessary B small-group instructional activities that place students into homogeneous groups based on their academic ability C individual instruction for each student to properly address the curriculum modifications reflected in each student's IEP D various self-directed instructional activities that address and accommodate instruction for varying levels of cognitive development
A additional time at the end of each instructional activity to reteach and address the needs-based instruction modifications where necessary This is the best answer as all students are provided with the general instruction. Also, students that need additional instruction or modifications to general instruction are accounted for with the provision of additional time.
A second-grade teacher uses a portion of each day to have students read silently by themselves while she walks around the classroom assessing their reading abilities. The goal of the silent reading is to promote each student's appreciation of and interest in reading. When selecting books for the students to read, it is most important for the teacher to choose books that: A are engaging and interesting to the students. B relate to the current content being taught in other subjects. C discuss real-life situations the students can relate and identify with. D are slightly above their reading level, so students are challenged in their silent reading.
A are engaging and interesting to the students. To promote an interest in reading, the literature the students are reading needs to entertain and interest them. Students are not going to enjoy reading if the literature is boring.
Which of the following are examples of a point at which an informal assessment is appropriate? Select all answers that apply. A at the beginning of a unit B at the conclusion of a unit C during a lesson; after introducing a new topic D early in the grading period, as the first grade on a new skil
A at the beginning of a unit It is useful to informally assess students at the beginning of a unit to better understand how much they already know about the topic. during a lesson; after introducing a new topic There are many strategies that a teacher can use to informally assess the class during instruction, to make sure the are understanding the lesson.
Mr. Ahmed is noticing that several students in his 4th-grade class are struggling to stay quiet during direct instruction, often forgetting to raise their hands before asking a question or blurting out ideas. Which of the following two interventions would be most likely to help Mr. Ahmed and his class get back on track? Select all answers that apply. A creating a classroom contract together B rearranging the classroom so that students are facing the board instead of sitting in groups C employing a reward system for remembering to raise hands instead of calling out D writing students' names on the board and adding a tally each time they call out, with each tally representing 2 minutes of recess lost
A creating a classroom contract together This strategy is supported by motivation theory and would be appropriate in this scenario. Creating a list of rules or goals together as a class helps build community, responsibility, and motivation. C employing a reward system for remembering to raise hands instead of calling out Employing a reward system that is specifically targeted at changing the abhorrent behavior would be an appropriate strategy in this scenario and is supported by motivation theory. This would be in line with Skinner's theory of operant conditioning.
Research shows that de-emphasizing grades can increase student motivation, participation, and confidence. Which of the following best demonstrates this practice? A having students answer questions on mini wipe boards to check for understanding B creating a rubric with student input for a project C giving participation grades to boost students' averages D assigning students to self-grade a grammar quiz
A having students answer questions on mini wipe boards to check for understanding Students must stay engaged to answer the questions, but there is not a grade associated with the answer given. This can promote participation, since students know that they will not be penalized for incorrect answers.
Students in third grade are studying 2-D and 3-D shapes. The teacher wants to use technology to support students' understanding of geometry. Which of the following is the most appropriate and effective use of technology for this purpose? A having students explore a website that allows users to construct and deconstruct 3-D figures using 2-D figures B demonstrating how to search online for geometric pyramids and the real-life example of The Great Pyramid C finding an online database with pictures of various shapes that students can use as a resource D allowing students to play tangram games on tablet apps
A having students explore a website that allows users to construct and deconstruct 3-D figures using 2-D figures This interactive website allows students to make academic gains within the content area.
An upper elementary teacher is giving a test that includes an essay question. One student will receive an accommodation of providing an oral answer to the essay question rather than a written one. Which of the following learning challenges might this student have? A difficulty with reading comprehension B difficulty with written expression C difficulty with reading fluency D difficulty with math computation
B difficulty with written expression Difficulty with written expression would necessitate an oral response rather than a written one. This allows the student to share their knowledge of the curriculum without being at a disadvantage.
Technology is best utilized in the classroom when it can accomplish which of the following? A decreases the time the teacher must spend on instruction B enhances the learning objective C decreases the cost to the school district D allows students to complete their homework more quickly
B enhances the learning objective Technology is best used to enhance the learning objective of the lesson.
A student only turned in half of their homework assignments during the previous grading period. After a meeting between the student, parents, and teacher, the parents set the expectation that the student will lose their cell phone if they do not turn in at least 90% of their homework assignments. Which of the following are the parents using in an attempt to motivate their child? A self-efficacy B extrinsic motivation C intrinsic motivation D scaffolding
B extrinsic motivation Extrinsic motivation comes from outside factors. In this case, the student is motivated to complete their homework in order to keep their phone, not because they want to perform better, learn, or grow for their own benefit.
During a lesson on variables with exponents, Ms. Wiley notices two students whispering and passing notes back and forth. Without interrupting the lesson, she moves and stands near these students. This action can be classified as: A silent discipline. B non-verbal communication. C closure. D verbal communication.
B non-verbal communication. The teacher does not speak to the students, but changes her proximity to them. This silently communicates that they need to be on-task rather than passing notes.
A first-grade teacher is planning a science unit on landforms. During this unit, the teacher plans to make use of virtual field trips offered by various national parks. After each virtual field trip, the class will discuss the different landforms that were present in the park. In this example, technology is being used to: A replace the majority of direct instruction from the teacher. B provide students with real-world examples of topics being taught in class. C promote problem-solving skills. D encourage debate and discussion with peers.
B provide students with real-world examples of topics being taught in class. By using virtual field trips, the teacher is able to show students real examples of the landforms they have learned about in class. Adding this activity into the unit would engage students and reinforce learning.
Before reading a science text written in English, a teacher asks her English-language learners (ELLs) to predict what the article is about by reading the title and subtitles and looking at the images and charts. Which of the following skills does this activity develop? A reading prosody B reading comprehension C reading fluency D reading rate
B reading comprehension Making predictions before reading a text is a strategy for reading comprehension. Anticipating what the text will be about is a way for students to connect their prior knowledge to new information from a text and more easily obtain meaning from what they read.
The semester exam administered to students at the end of the term is considered to be a: A mini-assessment. B summative assessment. C formative assessment. D pre-assessment.
B summative assessment. A semester exam is a form of summative assessment.
Mrs. Vazquez is a seventh-grade history teacher with students from a wide geographic area. For a class project, she has her students write their state representatives asking them to come visit and speak at their school. Out of the three representatives contacted, two wrote a letter thanking the students for their time but declined the request, and one representative made a visit to the campus. The most likely benefit for the students in writing the letters is: A to encourage them to consider the viewpoints of other students when trying to achieve a common goal. B to show the students that they were taken seriously by elected officials, which could encourage them to engage in political activity in the future. C the development of letter writing skills. D to foster the students' understanding of Texas history by letting them meet a local representative in person.
B to show the students that they were taken seriously by elected officials, which could encourage them to engage in political activity in the future. Having the students' effort rewarded is likely to encourage them to participate in politics in the future, since their prior behavior has been tangibly rewarded.
A teacher has assigned her 7th-grade class a research project focused on exploring different careers. Of the following options, which would be the most credible source for applicable information? A A blog written by a person who quit their job as a lawyer to become a teacher. B A chart on Wikipedia that ranks the top 15 jobs in the U.S. C A forbes.com article comparing salaries and reported levels of happiness from different careers. D An editorial in the local newspaper explaining why so many Americans end up unhappy in their careers.
C A forbes.com article comparing salaries and reported levels of happiness from different careers. While salary and reported happiness do not offer a complete picture of the career, a Forbes article based on researched data and interviews would be the most reliable source.
Mrs. Clark has tasked her students to write a poem about a memorable time in their life. Of the following, which is the most important assessment principle Mrs. Clark should implement? A Assessments should be varied and allow students to demonstrate content knowledge through multimedia. B Assessments should be informal and focus on each student's comprehension. C Assessments should be objective and concrete. D Assessments should be returned within two weeks of the completed assignment.
C Assessments should be objective and concrete. Every teacher should strive to have each assessment be objective, so favoritism or subjectivity cannot influence students' grades.
Mr. Muldoon is teaching about converting between metric and English units. One of his students refuses to engage in the activity and states "I am never leaving America so I don't need to learn this." How should he respond? A Give him detention. B Give him a zero for participation for the day and call home. C Explain the many ways in which people in America use the metric system. D Excuse him from the activity.
C Explain the many ways in which people in America use the metric system. Relating current learning to the real world is always a good idea. Information should be shown to be relevant.
Which of the following statements best describes a formative assessment? A Formative assessments measure what students know at the end of a unit. B Formative assessments are given at the end of the grading period. C Formative assessments measure what students know along the way. D Formative assessments are given at the end of each year.
C Formative assessments measure what students know along the way. Formative assessments measure what students know along the way. They should be given on a regular basis. These are not summative assessments, which are used to determine what students know at the end of the year or at the end of a unit.
Which of the following is the best way to help students understand the scientific process when they are learning about potentially controversial topics such as the origin of the universe? A Have students use their imaginations to develop and write about their own theories of the controversial topic. B Plan a field trip so students can look at the night sky through a telescope. C Give students time to discuss and form opinions from evidence. D Tell students that scientists agree the current theories are correct.
C Give students time to discuss and form opinions from evidence. Participating in the scientific process by developing conclusions from evidence helps students better understand the scientific process.
Which of the following is the most appropriate assignment for helping early elementary students begin to consider their own effect on the environment? A Show them pictures of large cities in China, pointing out the significant air pollution present there. B Taking them on a field trip to a polluted pond in a nearby park. C Have them look for and talk about ways they and their family pollute the land, water, or air in everyday life. D Show them the temperature of the carbon dioxide that comes out of the exhaust of a car.
C Have them look for and talk about ways they and their family pollute the land, water, or air in everyday life. Students may be surprised at the impact their lives have on the environment. This assignment will personalize care of the environment.
While an eighth-grade team researches the campus recycling practices for an interdisciplinary project, the students notice that a great deal of trash can be seen in various spots around campus. Which of the following is the best example of the teacher using this teachable moment to support eighth-grade curriculum? A In addition to developing their recycling plan recommendations, the teacher encourages a concerned student to begin a new school club that is committed to improving student responsibility for their surroundings. B The teacher encourages them to take the time to clean up the trash while they complete their original assignment. C In addition to developing their recycling plan recommendations, the teacher asks the students to analyze the trash problem and present possible student-involvement solutions. The group then must write a letter to the school's administrators, outlining how this solution could be implemented. D The teacher should make note of the issue and develop a plan for a future project that deals with student trash.
C In addition to developing their recycling plan recommendations, the teacher asks the students to analyze the trash problem and present possible student-involvement solutions. The group then must write a letter to the school's administrators, outlining how this solution could be implemented. Students' awareness of the campus problem will motivate them to take an active part in solving it. The methods used to solve the problem could include multiple academic areas. Teachable moments are great opportunities for capturing student engagement.
During a grade-level meeting, the assistant principal suggests that the teachers look for more opportunities to incorporate cooperative learning. Which of the following activities is an example of cooperative learning? A Instead of turning in assignments for the teacher to grade, students trade with their neighbor to evaluate each other's work. B A group of students divide up portions of a project, compile the different sections when complete, and turn in as one completed project. C Students work in pairs to complete a series of math questions. They take turns answering questions, explaining their thinking aloud to their partner as they work and asking their partner for support as necessary. D Students independently research an assigned topic related to World War I. Students add their research to a class wiki to use as a resource when reviewing for a final exam.
C Students work in pairs to complete a series of math questions. They take turns answering questions, explaining their thinking aloud to their partner as they work and asking their partner for support as necessary. This demonstrates cooperative learning because the collaboration is part of developing and clarifying understanding for both students.
Which of the following is true with regards to assessing the math skills of a student with dyslexia? A Adaptive technology should be utilized to help the student with any problems involving reading. B The student should be paired with a peer who can help them with reading as necessary. C The teacher should read instructions and word problems aloud to the student. D No specific action should be taken, as math skills are unaffected by dyslexia.
C The teacher should read instructions and word problems aloud to the student. This is a common and appropriate accommodation for students with dyslexia.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a reliable research source? A a book B a newspaper C a blog D a university website
C a blog A blog could be written by anyone, and therefore would not be a reliable source without significant background knowledge and research on the author's expertise.
In the middle of a lesson on plant systems, a teacher asks students to raise their hand if a statement she says about roots is true. She reads four statements and notes how accurate the class is for each statement. This exercise is an example of: A a performance assessment. B a self-assessment. C a formative assessment. D a summative assessment.
C a formative assessment. A formative assessment is given during a unit to inform further instruction. The teacher can use how well the students rated the statements to decide if they understand roots.
A first-grade teacher schedules time every day to read aloud to her class. She wants to promote an understanding of books and a love of reading. In selecting stories to read, the teacher should focus on choosing books that: A feature characters that look similar to the students in the class. B originate from a variety of cultures. C are engaging and enjoyable for the students. D enhance the curriculum.
C are engaging and enjoyable for the students. To promote a love and understanding of reading, the emphasis should be placed on books that draw the students in and hold their attention.
A teacher is concerned about a student who seems to be behind peers in reading. Which of the following types of tests will provide the most accurate and relevant information about the student in comparison to peers? A criterion-referenced B IQ test C norm-referenced D teacher-generated
C norm-referenced A norm-referenced test compares the student's score to those of students of similar age and grade to identify deficits or exceptionalities.
While planning a lesson on a new topic, an elementary teacher creates a list of different questions to use to evaluate students' understanding. When should the teacher plan on asking these questions? A during independent practice B throughout instruction and after the lesson C throughout instruction, during independent practice, and after the lesson D during independent practice and after the lesson
C throughout instruction, during independent practice, and after the lesson Teachers should continuously monitor student understanding. This involves asking questions throughout the entire learning process.
Which of the following situations is an example of extrinsic motivation? A A student is motivated to try out for the concert choir because he has never participated in this group and wants to learn a new skill. B A student is motivated to implement coping strategies that he has practiced in counseling sessions because he wants to find more productive ways to deal with frustration. C A student is motivated to volunteer at an animal shelter because she has previously adopted a cat and wants to help other animals in need. D A student is motivated to complete her homework because her parents said that she can have ice cream once she is finished.
D A student is motivated to complete her homework because her parents said that she can have ice cream once she is finished. Completing homework in order to have ice cream is an example of extrinsic motivation because the student is completing her work in order to earn a reward which can be a token or privilege.
science class is working on a laboratory activity. Their teacher is monitoring progress throughout the activity and notices that the two students' lab report shows that they have a misconception about the topic. Which would be the most effective action for the teacher to take? A Inform the students of their misconception and ask them to start over on the lab. B Tell the students the correct answer, and then make an announcement to be sure none of the other students share the misconception. C Wait for the students to turn their lab report in, and then provide written feedback to correct the misconception. D Ask the students questions about their lab to encourage critical thinking to correct the misconception.
D Ask the students questions about their lab to encourage critical thinking to correct the misconception. This action encourages students to self-identify their misconception and correct it using critical-thinking skills.
As Ms. Harrigan is teaching about alternatives to fossil fuels, a student speaks up complaining that alternative sources are not a good idea because they cost more. Which response would best lead the class through a learning experience related to this objection? A Ms. Harrigan should disagree with the student and teach that over the long term, alternative sources may be more cost effective and will minimize pollution. B Ms. Harrigan should ask the student to bring in some facts about the topic, which can be presented to the class. C Ms. Harrigan should tell the student that the question is off topic, but that they could talk privately about it during lunch. D Ms. Harrigan says she will incorporate that question into a future lesson, and does it by having a lesson comparing the costs and benefits of alternative energy sources.
D Ms. Harrigan says she will incorporate that question into a future lesson, and does it by having a lesson comparing the costs and benefits of alternative energy sources. By incorporating the question into a future lesson, Ms. Harrigan not only shows respect for the student who asked the question, but gives herself time to investigate the question, and gives the class an opportunity to make a cost/benefit comparison of alternative fuels. She also takes advantage of a teachable moment
Which of the following is the best method for a teacher to improve the divergent thinking skills of students? A The teacher poses a hypothesis and asks students to complete an activity to confirm or dispute the hypothesis. B The teacher models specific steps to solve a problem and has students follow the same steps to solve a similar problem. C The teacher presents an opinion and asks students to write a speech to take a position on the opinion. D The teacher poses a problem and prompts students to explore potential solutions using a concept map.
D The teacher poses a problem and prompts students to explore potential solutions using a concept map. This is an example of divergent thinking because students are encouraged to use creative thinking and free-flowing ideas to consider multiple ways to solve a problem.
A new student has recently transferred from another school district. When the registrar received her records, they showed that the student has a history of repeatedly failing math. Which of the following types of assessments should the math teacher use to best evaluate the student's skills and determine how to help her? A a student survey B a progress-monitoring assessment C a summative assessment D a diagnostic assessment
D a diagnostic assessment A diagnostic assessment can be used to identify student learning gaps so that the teacher can better support the student's learning.
While giving a lecture, a teacher has stopping points where she asks multiple-choice questions and all students respond through the use of a clicker. This immediate feedback allows the teacher to: A keep students engaged. B create a word wall from misunderstood terms. C assign grades during a lecture. D identify misconceptions and address them.
D identify misconceptions and address them. The teacher can easily identify whether students are gaining knowledge and reteach or continue the lesson.
Mr. Buffett is a high school home economics teacher. He wants his students to become familiar with household budgets. Which would be the most appropriate software method to use for this assignment? A multimedia presentation B word processing C database design D spreadsheets
D spreadsheets Spreadsheets allow individuals to input numbers and perform a variety of functions. The other answer options would not provide the flexibility of the spreadsheet.
Which of the following rationales would a supporter of learning management systems (LMS) provide to convince their school to adopt them? A An LMS can alleviate logistical burdens, like maintenance of student academic records. B An LMS can monitor progress and track student time on tasks. C An LMS can be customized, allowing teachers to tailor content to the needs of every student. D An LMS can accommodate every type of learning design.
A An LMS can alleviate logistical burdens, like maintenance of student academic records. This is one of the main reasons that schools employ the use of a LMS. It can store data like student attendance, grades, and health and medical records.
A test given at the end of a unit on evolution is an example of: A a performance assessment. B a summative assessment. C a formative assessment. D a self-assessment.
B a summative assessment. A summative assessment is given at the end of a unit to find out what standards students have met.
What is the primary goal of summative assessments? A evaluating teachers B measuring student achievement C ranking students D making instructional decisions
B measuring student achievement Summative assessments are used to evaluate student learning.
A science class has been broken up into groups of 4 students and tasked with constructing the strongest bridge between two desks. Which of the following questions most promotes higher-order thinking during this activity? A "Who came up with the idea to use a triangle?" B "Did that strategy work for your group?" C "How do you know the triangle is the strongest shape for support?" D "Which shape is the strongest?"
C "How do you know the triangle is the strongest shape for support?" This question is open ended and challenges students to think of alternatives to their method. This encourages critical thinking and stretches students' comfort zones, which are both key elements of supporting higher order thinking.
Ms. Nelson wants to ensure she is reaching all of her third-grade students and stimulating higher-order thinking skills. Which of the following is the least appropriate method to accomplish her goal? A Have students act out a skit that tells a story from another culture. B Change the class layout and student seating to reflect the week's activities. C Hold a discussion on how to solve a recycling issue in the classroom. D Allow students to use any internet site for an independent research project.
D Allow students to use any internet site for an independent research project. This is not appropriate for students in third grade because they might not have the reasoning skills necessary to understand if a source is reputable or not. Students in third grade are capable of doing research, but they will require much scaffolding and guidance.
Which of the following would be the best strategy to help students work efficiently and effectively while using school resources over an extended amount of time? A Teach students how to keep a journal of websites and citations in a notebook to allow them to easily retrieve research information. B Assign each resource to a student and only allow that student to access the resource. C Explain how to make digital or paper copies of all research materials they would like to or intend to use. D Share resources with students and allow them to edit and update the information so all are able to utilize the online tools.
D Share resources with students and allow them to edit and update the information so all are able to utilize the online tools. Allowing students to use various machines without hindering the students' workflow is most beneficial. Demonstrating strategies to use the school's resources effectively will lessen confusion and help efficiency.
A third-grade teacher is looking for ways to integrate technology into an upcoming economics unit. Which of the following would be the most effective and beneficial use of technology in this scenario? A Students use reputable websites to track and record current stock market trends. B Students use age-appropriate websites to research the history of U.S. coins. C Students watch an online video introducing basic economic concepts. D Students participate in an online game that allows them to earn, spend, and save imaginary money.
D Students participate in an online game that allows them to earn, spend, and save imaginary money. This activity would enhance and reinforce the content of the unit by giving students an opportunity to apply the concepts of earning, spending, and saving in an engaging and interactive way.
A third-grade teacher is planning a small project during social studies. There are multiple steps that must be completed in order. How can the teacher best communicate the steps to the students? A Explain four to five steps at a time and encourage students to help each other when they've finished their own tasks. B Explain one or two steps at a time and help students complete those steps before going on.. C Read all steps aloud prior to allowing students begin work. D Post all steps on the board and encourage students to refer to them occasionally.
B Explain one or two steps at a time and help students complete those steps before going on. This method ensures that all students complete their work successfully.
An 8th-grade class is studying accuracies and inaccuracies in the media, and students have been asked to self-select an article and rate the article according to the validity of the information. A student has found an article on a reputable news site but has noticed that much of the information presented in the article does not align with coverage of the event on other sites. What is an appropriate guideline for the student to follow? A Since it is on a reputable site, all information is factual and accurate. B Review coverage of the event from other media sites before making an informed decision on whether the information is accurate or not. C If the information in the article does not align with similar coverage, it is likely a piece of satire. D Acknowledge the article as inaccurate and no longer refer to that media site as a reputable source.
B Review coverage of the event from other media sites before making an informed decision on whether the information is accurate or not. Students should be advised to review the facts of the event in order to make an informed decision. Reviewing other articles will help the student to confirm the accuracy or inaccuracy of the information provided in the first article.
Ms. Lavine plans a lesson with the following learning outcome: "Students will write an introductory paragraph with an engaging opening statement, two supporting sentences, and a topic sentence." After teaching and modeling the creation of an introductory paragraph, Ms. Lavine gives the students some time to create their own introductory paragraphs. Once completed, she pairs the students for a peer conference on one another's writing. She explains that it's important for students to focus the feedback on the lesson objective and instructs them to clarify what parts of the writing are strong and explain why other parts might need to be strengthened. The students then form pairs and proceed to critique each other's work. Which two of the following components of effective feedback should Ms. Lavine emphasize to help students in their peer conferences? Select all answers that apply. A The feedback should correct all issues. B The feedback should be academically focused. C The feedback should be specific. D The feedback should be timely.
B The feedback should be academically focused. Students will benefit from being reminded that the feedback should be academically focused. C The feedback should be specific. Students will benefit from being reminded that the feedback should be specific.
After several lessons in Newton's laws, Mr. Obangi presented his class with the first of several difficult questions based on misconceptions about Newton's laws. The students used clickers to register their answers, but only about 75% of the students selected the correct answer. Which of the following is the best follow up for Mr. Obangi? A Without telling the correct answer, Mr. Obangi should warn his students that there might be a quiz over Newton's laws the next day, and suggest that they study. B Without telling the correct answer, Mr. Obangi should have students discuss their reasoning with one or two neighbors, after which students click in new answers to the question. C Mr. Obangi should give the correct answer and explain why it is correct and why the other answers are wrong. D Mr. Obangi should give the correct answer and ask the class who can explain why so many might have chosen the wrong answer.
B Without telling the correct answer, Mr. Obangi should have students discuss their reasoning with one or two neighbors, after which students click in new answers to the question. By not giving the correct answer and allowing student discussion, they will likely discover their false thinking and a much greater percentage will register the correct answer the second time. Mr. Obagi could follow with a whole-class discussion about why so many students changed their answers. This procedure lets students see where their thinking went wrong and take ownership of their learning.
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment? A a state-mandated standardized test B an exit ticket C a portfolio D a unit exam
B an exit ticket An exit ticket is given to students to quickly complete and hand in at the end of class. It generally provides a snapshot of whether students have understood the day's lesson to determine if the class is ready to move on or requires further instruction on the topic.
While researching for information to use on an upcoming persuasive essay, the writer identifies the author or organizations responsible for the website, then considers possible biases that may influence the information presented. This approach demonstrates an understanding of which part of the research process? A distinguishing between paraphrasing and plagiarism B determining source credibility C distinguishing between primary and secondary sources D accurately citing sources
B determining source credibility Identifying who is responsible for creating the website can reveal bias or presumed expertise on the topic. It is important to make sure your research is from a credible source, with reasonably reliability and without ulterior motives for the information they present.