IL Content Test Elem Education

A fourth grade teacher is creating a list of suggested literacy texts to guide the students independent reading choices. Which factor should the teacher take into consideration when qualitatively measuring a texts complexity? a. average length of sentences in first few paragraphs b. number of words used that are not on a grade-level word list c. the presence and usefulness of text features d. the literal and inferential levels of meaning of the text

D. literal and inferential levels of meaning of the text

point (A,b) on a coordinate plane is reflected over the x-axis and its image is then reflected over the y-axis. which of the following transformations applied to point P will have the same result for all possible values of a and b? a. a 180 degree rotation about the orgin b. a reflection over the Line y=x c. a vertical translation of a units and a horizontal translation of b units d. a dilation by a factor of b-a centered at the origin

a. a 180 degree rotation about the orgin

introducing a first grade class to pantomime would best help the students undershot that movement can be a. a form of communication b. an expression of empathy c. a heart-healthy exercise d. an opportunity to make new friends

a. a form of communication

participation in physical activity offers beneficial effects for students experiencing mild depression and anxiety by promoting changes int he brain that enhance mood and by a. alleviating muscular tension, boosting energy levels, and producing a sense of accomplishment b. focusing attention on the external environment rather than on the internal workings of the body and how it feels while exercising c. causing skeletal and muscular soreness and fatigue, thereby increasing the need for rest and sleep d. significantly reducing the need to express strong emotions in any way except a physical way

a. alleviating muscular tension, boosting energy levels, and producing a sense of accomplishment

which of the following motifs or subjects is most characteristic of arabesque artwork? a. an intricate pattern of flowing lines b. a portrayal of the changing qualities of light c. an emphasis on complementary colors d. a realistic depiction of the human figure

a. an intricate pattern of flowing lines

engaging students in web brainstorming exercises would be an effective instructional approach to use during which phase of a research project? a. selecting a topic b. gathering info c. drafting a thesis statement d. evaluating potential sources

a. selecting a topic

6th grade students are exploring how to best design waterproofing projection for a model shed made out of cardboard. they will have the opportunity to modify their design several times. after constructing their sheds, students select for a variety of materials for the underside of their roofs. after putting their selections into place, they then expose the roofs to a sprinkling of water from a watering can. which instructions should the teacher give students next in this investigation? a. be sure to change only one variable in the next design b. measure the amount of water remaining in the can c. compare these results to the class's predicted values exchange models w another student to test each other's prototypes

a. be sure to change only one variable in the next design

a primary reason for engaging 1st grade students in nonlocomotor activities such as bending, pivoting, swaying, rocking, and stretching is to develop students' a. body control skills, which serve as the foundation for safety and functional living skills b. understanding the pathways and the boundaries of general space c. the ability to adjust the force with which they manipulate sports implements as well as everyday tools d. strength and flexibility of the small muscles used to perform fine-motor skills

a. body control skills, which serve as the foundation for safety and functional living skills

which of the following scenarios is an example of the transformation of electric energy into thermal energy> a. bread is prepared in a toaster b. filling a car w gasoline enables it to run c. sunlight excites electrons in the lead of a plant d. a flame heats air in a hot air balloon so that it rises

a. bread is prepared in a toaster

a student uses snap cubes to measure the length of a piece of rope and then uses paper clips to measure the same piece of rope again. the teacher asks the student to determine whether it takes more snap cubes or more paper clips to measure the rope. which measurement skill is the teacher most likely trying to address? a. comparing measurements using nonstandard units of length b. selecting appropriate nonstandard measurement units c. determining the attributes of an object that are measureable d. converting from one system of units to another

a. comparing measurements using nonstandard units of length

the Suzuki method of teaching children how to play music is best described in which of the following ways? a. emphasizing memorization and repeatedly playing the same music b. starting musical instruction no younger than age five c. combining singing, dancing, and acting to engage the mind and body d. learning by reading written musical notation

a. emphasizing memorization and repeatedly playing the same music

which of the following concepts is common among movements of orbiting planets, tides on earth, and a ball rolling downhill? a.gravity b. air resistance c. momentum d. centrifugal force

a. gravity

which of the following statements accurately describes how the nicotine ni tobacco, e-cigarette and vaping products affects the functioning of a body system? a. in the circulatory system, plaque forms on artery walls and clotting tendency increases, as does the risk of harmful blood clots b. in the respiratory system, bronchial structures that function to remove mucous and foreign matter from the lungs are destroyed c. the nicotine causes blood vessels to dilate, thereby decreasing blood pressure and increasing heart stroke volume in the circulatory system d. the nicotine causes chemical reactions that initiate the buildup of protein and elastin blockages in respiratory system airways

a. in the circulatory system, plaque forms on artery walls and clotting tendency increases, as does the risk of harmful blood clots

which of the following activities would best provide students with a real world model of base ten enumeration a. measuring a length using a variety of metric units b. learning to read an analog clock c. converting temperatures from Farenheit to Celcius d. comparing weights of solids in ounces and pounds

a. measuring a length using a variety of metric units

6th graders perform an investigation to compare the densities of three rectangular blocks that are composed of different substances. lab teams take measurements of each block using a triple-beam balance. which oft he following scientific tools would best enable the students to complete their investigation?

a. meterstick

a 1st grade teacher has demonstrated underhand throwing skills and engaged students in tossing and catching activities w beanbags and hoop targets. the teacher would like to introduce tossing and catching w balls next. which of the following strategies is likely to be most helpful for the teacher to use in this activity? a. offering a variety of balls for students to choose from, including textures, soft, or slightly deflated balls of different sizes and weights b. having students choose partners and toss a playground ball back and forth, gradually increasing the distance between pairs of students c. grouping students of similar skill levels in circles for tossing and catching a variety of balls across the circle d. having students practice using scoops to catch small balls before introducing larger balls and bare handed catching

a. offering a variety of balls for students to choose from, including textures, soft, or slightly deflated balls of different sizes and weights

3rd graders who are beginning to learn about space exploration ask how it is possible to travel from earth to the moon. the most effective way for the teacher to introduce the technological advances related to this achievement is by a. providing materials for students to investigate the movement of balloon rockets b. showing a film on the rocket launch of Apollo 11 mission and the first landing of humans on the moon c. demonstrating the action of a pop rocket, using antacid and water as propellant d. having students perform straightforward examples of actions having equal and opposite reactions

a. providing materials for students to investigate the movement of balloon rockets

an elem school teacher guides students through the preamble to the US constitution. this activity would be most effective for enhancing students' understanding of the a. purposes of government b. early history of the united states c. way power is divided into the us government d. reasons the US fought for independence

a. purposes of government

the purpose of IL public health laws requiring children to receive vaccines before entering public school is to a. reduce and eliminate the transmission of preventable diseases among the general population b. help children build immunity to noncommunicable diseases c. prevent illness from common infectious diseases from exacerbating school and work absentee rates d. help reduce chronic childhood infections that can lead to neurological impairments

a. reduce and eliminate the transmission of preventable diseases among the general population

historians and political scientists have used the term "the American century" to describe a period during which of the United States rose to a position of worldwide leadership. which of the following events played the greatest role in bringing about this development? a. the destruction suffered by European powers in two successive world wars during the 20th century b. US territorial conquests in separate wars against Mexico and Spain during the 19th century c. the decline on Japan and Russia following a mutually self-destructive war at the beginning of the 20th century d. the US experience of reconstruction and industrial growth during the second half of the 19th century

a. the destruction suffered by European powers in two successive world wars during the 20th century

for which of the following situations would collected data be best presented using a box plot? a. the distribution of salaries of electricians in a particular state b. the frequency with which people of various age class go to the motives c. the change in annual sales per sq. foot for a sports equipment store over time d. the average distribution of time college faculty spend in activities such as research, teaching, advising

a. the distribution of salaries of electricians in a particular state

a 3rd grade student is bale to read aloud grade level textbooks with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate rate and phrasing. the student is able to summarize the text but consistently has gaps in understanding when asked specific text-related questions. which of the following statements provides the best rationale for hwy the student is having difficulty w text comprehension? a. the student lacks necessary vocab and academic language b. the student struggles w aspects of fluency (intonation, rhythm) c. the student may be reading too quickly and skipping important words d. the student might by reading texts that are the frustration reading level

a. the student lacks necessary vocab and academic language

which of the following criteria would be most important to evaluate in a 6th grade student's acting performance? a. understanding body positioning b. building and sustaining character c. listening to and relating to other actors d. expressing emotions convincingly

a. understanding body positioning

which of the following materials is typically used in the batik technique of printmaking? a. wax b. egg yolk c. glue d. linseed oil

a. wax

the effects of acid precipitation or "acid raid" are most likely to be experienced in which of the following areas? a.downwind of areas w high concentrations of power plants and factories b. near rivers and coastal areas where significant agricultural runoff takes place c. in areas subject to increased decertification due to overgrazing d. on the windward side of mountain rangers where prevailing winds are common

a.downwind of areas w high concentrations of power plants and factories

which of the following layers of earth is liquid and composed of melted iron and nickel? a. crust b. outer core c. mantle d. inner core

b outer core

which of the following statements regarding the classification of polygons is true? a. all right triangles are also scalene triangles b. a square is both a rectangle and a rhombus c. each of the angels in an isosceles triangle is acute d. parallelograms are special kinds of trapezoids

b. a square is both a rectangle and a rhombus

outdoor chase-and-flee games are particularly useful for promoting elementary school students' a. hand eye coordination skills needed for many target games b. ability to make changes in direction and speed while traveling c. aim and accuracy skills needed for many striking and fielding games d. understanding of the concept of sending and receiving objects to advance play

b. ability to make changes in direction and speed while traveling

regular participation in weight-bearing activities such as jumping, skipping, and climbing playground equipment specifically benefits the healthy growth of students in which of the following ways? a. by raising resting heart and respiratory rates b. by stimulating calcium uptake and new bone cell formation c. by decreasing the need for electrolytes to balance fluids d. by decreasing the risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia

b. by stimulating calcium uptake and new bone cell formation

a 4th grade student is planning to give an oral presentation to classmates on conducting home fire drills. given the audience and purpose of the presentation, the student should: a. begin the presentation w data on the causes of house fires b. conclude the presentation by restating the most important points c. follow up the presentation by leading the class in a fire drill d. pause during presentation to distribute fire-safety checklist

b. conclude the presentation by restating the most important points

which fo the following strategies is most appropriate for elem school students to use to prepare the body for moderate to vigorous physical activity and minimize the risk of injury? a. drinking sports or energy drinks just before and during the activitiy b. engaging in low-intensity, large muscle warm up for about 5min just before the activity c. eating high carb snacks just before and during the activity d. engaging in static stretching of cold muscles and joints for about 10 min before the activity

b. engaging in low-intensity, large muscle warm up for about 5min just before the activity

which of the units is most inclusive? a. planet earth b.galactic cluster c. milky way d. solar system

b. galactic cluster a galactic cluster refers to a concenrated area of galaxies. earth is located within a solar system, which in turn, part of the Milky Way galaxy. The Milky Way galaxy is a member of the galactic cluster called the Local Group.

which of the following is a secondary color? a. red b. green c. yellow d. blue

b. green

a teacher would like to promote students' automaticity when reading high frequency regular and irregular words. which of the following methods is likely to be most effective for this purpose? a. assigning students partners with whom to practice reading orally from grade-level targeted word lists b. having students engaged repeated oral reading along w a recorded version of a text that include targeted words c. grouping students by reading level to do choral readings of various poems and ballads that contain targeted words d. asking students to make lists of their trouble target words to practice independently at school and home

b. having students engaged repeated oral reading along w a recorded version of a text that include targeted words

students who want to focus on improving health-related muscular endurance rather than muscular strength through resistance exercises should gradually a. decrease the weight being resisted in each exercise session b. increase the number of repetitions performed in each exercise session c. decrease the rest interval between each exercise session d. increase the length of time between exercise sessions

b. increase the number of repetitions performed in each exercise session

which of the following effects is a short-term consequence of engaging in cardiorespiratory fitness activities? a. aiding in the body's proper metabolism of major nutrients b. increasing the supply of oxygen to the body's organs and skeletal muscles c. reducing the amount of energy needed by the body to perform other activities d. intensifying the body's need for dietary proteins to maintain electrolyte balance

b. increasing the supply of oxygen to the body's organs and skeletal muscles

from 1865 to 1924 the influx of new immigrants from diverse nations contributed most to the economic growth and vitality of which of the following parts of the US? a. agricultural settlements in the Missouri River Valley b. industrial cities near the Great Lakes c. transportation centers in the Great Basin and Rocky Mountains d. new urban complexes in Florida and Southern California

b. industrial cities near the Great Lakes

in the early 21st century the outcomes of several presidential elections in the US prompted debate about a. increasing the role of political parties in the nominating process b. moving toward a system of national elections by direct popular vote c. revising the procedure for selecting vice-presidential nominees d. opening presidential primaries to voters of all political parties

b. moving toward a system of national elections by direct popular vote

2 ramps are set up in a third grade class at the same angle; one ramp is covered w smooth cloth and the other is covered w rubberized matting. At a signal, a student releases a model car of the same size and structure down each of the ramps. after observing this example, the class declares that cars move faster on smooth surfaces than matted ones. the teacher instructs them to perform the same demonstration several more times. which of the following areas of scientific thinking will be strengthened for students following their teacher's instruction a. observation alone is not adequate to form scientific conclusions b. one data point should not be used to generalize a conclusion c. it is important to limit the number of variables tested at one time d. an investigation is not scientific without an experimental control

b. one data point should not be used to generalize a conclusion

expert from Samuel Adams we are now on this continent, to the astonishment of the world, three millions of souls united in one common cause. we have large armies, well disciplined and appointed, with commanders inferior to none in military skill, and superior in activity and zeal. we are furnished w arsenals and stores beyond our most sanguine expectations, and foreign nations are waiting to crown our success by their alliances. there are instances of, I would say, an almost astonishing providence in our favor: our success has staggered our enemies and almost given faith to infidels: so that we may truly say it is not our own arm which has saved us. a 5th grade teacher plans to have students evaluate Samuel Adams' argument and claims in the excerpt, but recognizes that student will likely have difficulty comprehending the excerpt. which of the following activities would most effectively enhance students' comprehension of the excerpt. a. researching the political career of Samuel Adams b. paraphrasing the excerpt using contemporary language and syntax c. presenting a dramatic interpretation of the excerpt. d. creating a time line of events that led up to the American revolution

b. paraphrasing the excerpt using contemporary language and syntax

a teacher guides kindergarten students in an activity in which they create a variety of lines and shapes w their whole bodies or body parts and identify and describe the lines and shapes others create. this activity is most likely intended to create a foundation for primarily which of the following concepts in another academic discipline? a. problem solving b. pre-reading c. scientific inquiry d. interpreting symbols

b. pre-reading

a positive # plus a positive # always equals a positive #. a negative # plus a negative # always equals a negative number. but adding positive numbers and negative numbers is tricky. sometimes the answer is positive and sometimes it is negative. I think about money when I add positive and negative numbers. like if I owe my sister $10 and pay her back $6, I still owe her $4. So negative 10 plus positive 6 equals negative 4. a 5th grade teacher uses journal writing to strengthen students' writing across content areas. the journal entry demonstrates that additional benefit of the practice for this student is that it: a. depends the students' understanding of math concepts b. provides the student w differentiated instruction in math c. enables this student to complete math assignments on time d. motivates the student to participate actively in math lessons

b. provides the student w differentiated instruction in math

A 6th grade teacher schedules daily class time for students to read and write about their reading independently. the teacher provides students w a wide variety of texts from which to choose. to best use this reading time to enhance students' vocab and background knowledge, which approach should the teacher take? a. allowing students to determine word and meaning texts on their own b. providing students w guidance as needed and opportunities to use new learned words c. giving students worksheets to complete that are related to the texts they are reading d. offering silent reading time as a reward for students who have completed assigned class work

b. providing students w guidance as needed and opportunities to use new learned words

read excerpt from Twenty Years at Hull House (1910): Our very first Christmas at hull-house, when we as yet knew nothing of child labor, a number of little girls refused the candy which was offered them as part of the Christmas good cheer, saying simply that they "worked in a candy factor and could not bear the sighting of it." we discovered that for six weeks they had worked from seven in the morning until 9 at night, and they were exhausted as well as satiated. the sharp consciousness of stern economic conditions was thus thrust upon us in the midst of the season of good will. a teacher in an upper-level elem school classroom could best use this excerpt to help the students explore the a. ambiguity inherent in addressing essential questions in history b. role of personal testimony in advancing progressive social reforms c. interdependence in the workings of the national and global economy d. mixed motivations of policy makers during the Industrial Revolution

b. role of personal testimony in advancing progressive social reforms

an Elem school teacher would like to create literacy environment that meets the diverse needs of all learners. which of the following approaches to selecting materials (books, media, magazines) for the classroom would be most appropriate for the teacher to take? a. conduction ga student survey about materials students would like to have in the classroom b. selecting a wide range of materials at different reading levels that reflect various cultures and interests c. consulting w colleagues about materials that have been well received by their students d. reading book reviews and literacy blogs to get recommendations for particular materials

b. selecting a wide range of materials at different reading levels that reflect various cultures and interests

a teacher wants to develop enrichment activities for several students who have already mastered skills that will be addressed in upcoming English language arts lessons. when developing the enrichment activities, the teacher should first ensure that a. the activities can be completed within the time allotted for the lessons b. the activities will deepen learning expectations addressed in the lessons c. the students will have access o appropriate resources and materials d. the students can complete ongoing self-assessment during the activities

b. the activities will deepen learning expectations addressed in the lessons

students in a 6thg grade class are manipulating triangles on geoboards. student arrange their triangles such that the bottom row contains two vertices. students then observe how the acton of moving the third vertex, which is located in a higher row, horizontally along to different pegs affects properties of triangles. which of the following triangle properties varies as students move the vertex in this manner? a. the area within the triangle b. the perimeter of the triangle c. the sum of the interior angels d. the vertical midpoint of moved leg

b. the perimeter of the triangle

after providing instruction on common syllable types, a 3rd grade teacher has students practice w a list of multisyllabic word sets intended to reinforce the difference between vowel team and vowel constant e (VCe) syllables. which word set would be most appropriate for the teacher to include not he list for this purpose? a. little, hero b. trainer, complete, c. mortar, faucet d. table, graceful

b. trainer, complete,

which word lists would be most appropriate for a 1st grade teacher to use when providing practice to students on consonant blends? a. big, catch, rock b. trap, flag, snap c. coin, boy, warn d. chance, page, dish

b. trap, flag, snap

A teacher is using a Big Book in a read-aloud session with students at the beginning of first grade. Which method would likely be most effective for the teacher to use to develop students' knowledge of print and emergent literacy concepts? a. flipping the pages and discussing illustrations before starting the reading b. using a finger to track the text from left to right and line to line while reading c. explaining how the words are composed of letters and are read to form sentences d. having students echo read the text as the teacher reads it to them

b. using a finger to track the text from left to right and line to line while reading

elem school students learn that conflicts occur even in healthy interpersonal relationships, but that they can resolve conflicts using a series of steps. when a conflict arises between two classmates, the first step is to calm down. which of the following steps is generally most effective for students to take next in trying to resolve a interpersonal conflict? a. beginning a two way discussion about previous conflicts that students resolved successfully b. using neutral language to share their feelings about the conflict and check their understanding of the other student's perspective c. stating in a composed but assertive manner the behaviors the other students should modify in order to help resolve the conflict d. asking a classmate who is a friend of both students to serve as an objective third party and mediate a discussion about the conflict

b. using neutral language to share their feelings about the conflict and check their understanding of the other student's perspective

a 4th grade class is reading the beginning of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Which questions would be most appropriate for the teacher to ask during a close reading of the text? a.what was Alice thinking as she sat beside her sister? b. what was unusual about the white rabbit? c. what did Alice do after she saw the rabbit go down the rabbit hole? d. why did the author capitalization TOOK A WATCH OUT OF ITS WAISTCOAST-POCKET?

b. what was unusual about the white rabbit?

5th grade students have constructed models of Earth out of paper-mache using straws for earth's axis. the students move their models around a light representing the sun, stopping to rotate it at four positions representing the times of the annual equinoxes and solstices. which of the following questions would best help students apply their observations of changes in light and shadow during the movement of their model planets? a. what is the cause of a solar eclipse? b. why are all seasons the same at the equator? c. what shape its he orbit of earth's revolution around the sun? d. is earth closer to the sun in the summer than it is in the winter?

b. why are all seasons the same at the equator?

in a challenge course, students cross a balance beam placed on the floor w arms extended for balance. when students become unsteady, the teacher advises them to bend their knees slightly. this technique enhances stability by a. increasing students' moment of intertia b. distributing weight equally on both sides of students' bodies c. lowering students' center of gravity d. increasing the force produced by each step the students take

c. lowering students' center of gravity

if you want to experience jaw dropping views, visit the skydeck in Chicago's willis tower on a clear day. the skydeck is located on the 103rd floor. an elevator will whisk you there in 60 seconds. when you stop onto the observation deck, you might feel the building sway. don't worry! the building was designed to have flexibility. Sears Tower became Willis Tower in 2009, when an insurance company leased the naming rights. take your time looking around. to the west, beyond the plains of Illinois, you will see as far as Indiana, Michicgan, and Wisconsin. To the east, your view of Lake Michigan could span several miles. Earth's circle will prevent you from seeing father. during the revision stage, which of the following sentences should be deleted to improve coherence in the paragraph? a. an elevator will whisk you there in 60 seconds b. the building was designed to have flexibility c. Sears Tower became Willis Tower in 2009, when an insurance company leased the naming rights d. to the west, beyond the plains of Illinois, you will see as far as Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin

c. Sears Tower became Willis Tower in 2009, when an insurance company leased the naming rights

which of the following processes occurs in the presence of oxygen and proceeds so that glucose is broken down completely to produce energy that is stored in the form of ATP? a. fermentation b. photosynthesis c. aerobic respiration d. dehydration synthesis

c. aerobic respiration

which of the following factors best explains the rising population and importance of New Orleans during the 1800s? a. proximity to fertile farmland and highly biodiverse bayous b. the convergence of different ethnic, religious, and cultural traditions c. an oceanside location near the mouth of a large river system d. manufacturing industries of national strategies important e

c. an oceanside location near the mouth of a large river system

during a unit on simple machines, students construct model seesaws using a ruler for the lever and cardboard tubing for the fulcrum. students place a block on one end of the lever and elevate it by pushing down on the other end. the teacher could best extend this activtity into. scientific investigation by: a. supplying blocks of varying masses for students to lift w their levers b. providing age-appropriate books on simple machines to use as a resource c. asking students to modify their levers to make lifting the original weight easier d. taking students outdoors to observe classmates using an actual seesaw on the playground

c. asking students to modify their levers to make lifting the original weight easier

arguments in the US about whether to impose tariffs and other barriers on international trade center most often on which of the following trade offs? a. benefits for some regions versus costs to other regions b. diplomatic benefits versus economic costs c. benefits for producers versus costs to consumers d. long term benefits versus short term costs

c. benefits for producers versus costs to consumers

a public policy analyst who favors market-based solutions to a range of economic problems is most likely to agree with which of the following statements? a. the interests of investment banks and traders on Wall Street deserve special attention b. the equitable distribution of capital, goods, and services is fundamental to propersity c. consumers and producers interacting with minimal regulation tend to reach efficent outcomes d. retail outlets play more a crucial role in the economy than do wholesalers and manufacturers

c. consumers and producers interacting with minimal regulation tend to reach efficent outcomes

which of the following types of movement tasks is critical for children to master because of its role as a prerequisite for self care and academic skills, such as dressing and putting on shoes and reading and writing a. performing animal-themed balances on one and two body parts (stork, pose, eagle perched on a tree branch, cobra with arched back) b. throwing a small ball with each hand equally well c. crossing the body's midline (passing a ball around a circle of students, making figure eight shapes w streamers) d. kicking a ball w each foot equally well

c. crossing the body's midline (passing a ball around a circle of students, making figure eight shapes w streamers)

which practice would likely be most effective for a 5th grade teacher to use to develop word consciousness in students? a. giving students instruction in dictionary skills on a regular basis b. suggesting that students write sentences w new words they read in texts c. encouraging students to discuss well-chosen language they notice in literacy d. having students keep a log of words they have difficulty reading to review weekly

c. encouraging students to discuss well-chosen language they notice in literacy

which of the following activities would most enhance students' understanding of the visual arts concept of texture in a kindergarten classroom? a. cutting construction paper into geometrical shapes b. mixing different colors of tempera paint c. gluing various types of buttons and yarn to cardboard d. tracing the contour of one hand using a crayon

c. gluing various types of buttons and yarn to cardboard

before asking 2nd grade students to identify changes in dynamics in a selection of musical pieces, it would be most helpful to a. review the meaning of the terms melody, pitch, texture, and tempo b. brainstorming a list of different musical instruments and the qualities of their sounds c. guide students in explaining differences in whispering, speaking, calling, and shouting d. teach students to recognize and sing ascending and descending scales

c. guide students in explaining differences in whispering, speaking, calling, and shouting

Which of the following questions should a teacher use in a phonemic awareness lesson designed to give students practice in segmenting phonemes? a. what are the last sounds you hear in the word crush? b. can you name a word that rhymes with /c/ /r/ /u/ /sh/? c. how many sounds do you hear in the word crush? d. what vowel sound do you hear in the word crush?

c. how many sounds do you hear in the word crush?

2nd grade students are investigating the relationship between the standard form and expanded form representations of the number 365. which of the following tools would best support students' understanding of this relationship? a. calculators to determine factors of numbers b. whiteboards to facilitate alignment of addends c. layered place-value cards to illustrate values of digits d. vocab reference sheets to facilitate discussion of place value

c. layered place-value cards to illustrate values of digits

in a 5th grade class, a teacher guides ELLs in setting individual goals for improving their speaking and listening skills. this practice will benefit the ELLs primarily by: a. lowering their affective filter during academic discussions b. encouraging them to participate in class activities c. motivating them to accept responsibility for their learning d. connecting their prior knowledge to new info

c. motivating them to accept responsibility for their learning

a 3rd grade teacher is preparing to read aloud an informational text and engage students in periodic turn and talk discussions. when developing the discussion questions, the teacher should place the greatest emphasis on questions that: a. prompt students to use language that appears in the text b. motivate students to seek more info about the topic c. promote students' deep understanding of big ideas in the text d. create opportunities for students to disagree in a civil manner

c. promote students' deep understanding of big ideas in the text

which of the following activities is most likely to foster 2nd grade students' appreciation of their own creative strengths? a. providing feedback to another student about that student's painting b. making a presentation to the class explaining decisions made in creating a painting c. selecting one of their paintings to exhibit in a school wide art gallery d. painting a copy of a famous painting to learn about the principles of design

c. selecting one of their paintings to exhibit in a school wide art gallery

physical active students benefit from eating a variety of complex carbohydrates such as starchy vegetables, whole grains, cereals, beans, and nuts, primarily because of their function in the body to a. build and repair muscle tissue b. maintain electrolyte levels and fluid balance c. supply and sustain energy d. strengthen connective tissue and joins

c. supply and sustain energy

by products of industrial processes such as dioxins, and industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are types of pollutants classified as persistent organic pollutants (POPs). POPs pose a particularly serious health risk to children bc they a. add to the destruction of the ozone layer that protects children's skin from ultraviolet radiation b. contaminate agricultural crops and causes food borne illnesses that affect children disproportionately c. tend to accumulate in fat tissues in children's bodies and remain there d. contaminate public water supplies and cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal illnesses in children

c. tend to accumulate in fat tissues in children's bodies and remain there

which of the following situations could a teacher best use to illustrate the concept of freedom of conscience? a. congress passes a law requiring that states provide lunches to public school students but allows local officials to determine administrative details b. an individual seeks out info from local news media and from personal acquaintances before voting in an election for the school board c. the Supreme Court rules that schools may not compel students to salute the American flag nor to recite the Pledge of Allegiance d. a group of citizens gathers signatures on a petition to influence the local government's decision about the location of a new school building

c. the Supreme Court rules that schools may not compel students to salute the American flag nor to recite the Pledge of Allegiance

which of the following scenarios best demonstrates a teacher's understanding of providing students w differentiated instruction? a. the teacher offers a wide range of reading and writing activities and asks students to select several favorite activities to complete b. the teacher uses flexible, student selected groupings for nearly all classroom reading, writing, and speaking activities c. the teacher provides tiered reading activities that have the same learning goal w difficult levels adjusted according to students' abilities d. the teacher assigns students to groups heteogenerously and has the stronger readers be discussion leaders, lead readers, and note takers

c. the teacher provides tiered reading activities that have the same learning goal w difficult levels adjusted according to students' abilities

which of the following statements describes the best example of a family characteristic that functions as a protective factor for elem school age children? a. occasional conflicts arise but family members consistently strive to prevent conflicts by adopting similar viewpoints on most issues b. the children in the family are able to distinguish between right and wrong without explicit instruction c. there are clear standards for behavior and family members value one another's accomplishments and abilities d. the children in the family show respect to their parents/guardians by listening without expressing disagreement

c. there are clear standards for behavior and family members value one another's accomplishments and abilities

students in a 4th grade English language arts class want to write letters to the authors of books they enjoy reading. to best promote authenticity in the letter drafts, the teacher should encourage the students to place greatest emphasis on a. ensuring syntactical correctness b. maintaining a formal tone c. using their unique voices d. composing a succinct conclusion

c. using their unique voices

elem school students have been asked to propose questions that they are interested in investigating. which of the following student proposals best represents a testable hypothesis? a. why do dogs bark at strangers b. how do leaves change color in autumn? c. which brand of paper towels absorbs the most liquid? d. why does condensation form on the outside of a cold glass of water?

c. which brand of paper towels absorbs the most liquid?

4th grade students make predictions about which materials will be good conductors of electricity. they then test materials such as a paper clip, a rubber eraser, a metal spoon, and a small block of wood to see if these materials will complete or interrupt a simple circuit consisting of a light bulb, battery, and switch. which student conclusion should the teacher identify as an argument based on evidence? a. this group made correct predictions about all 4 materials tested b. metal is a good conductor of electricity; wood and rubber are poor conductors c. wood is a poor conductor of electricity because it prevented the light bulb from working d. because the metal spoon worked, we predict that metal fork will also be a good conductor.

c. wood is a poor conductor of electricity because it prevented the light bulb from working

a social studies teacher asks students to engage in free association and state what comes to mind when they hear the term partianship. as students offer their associations, the teacher writes the response on the board. this activity best serves the purpose of: a. gauging students' level of engagement w a complex topic b. allowing students to demonstrate mastery of the subject c. measuring students' familiarity w the term's historical context d. activating students' existing knowledge of the concept

d. activating students' existing knowledge of the concept

the history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States.. he has obstructed the administration of justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing judicary powers. He has made judges depend on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries. This excerpt most clearly reflects a belief among the delegates to the 2nd Continental Congress in which of the following principles? a. federalism b. judicial review c. popular sovereignty d. checks and balances

d. checks and balances

this sentence appears in a 5th grade text: tourist to the city love visiting its historic sites, but the residents take them for granted. which of the following types of context clue is most appropriate for a teacher to model using in order to help students determine the meaning of the word residents? a. definition b. example c. compare d. contrast

d. contrast

which of the following types of activities is likely to be most effective for developing students' use of negotiation and refusal skills to address negative peer pressure a. asking students to write about their own experiences with peer pressure and how they used negotiation or refusal skills in those situations b. using a whole-class format to read case students that describe peer pressure situations and discussing negotiation or refusal skills that could be used c. listing on a board types of peer pressure situations and brainstorming and listing negotation and refusal skills that best address each situation d. demonstrating negotiation and refusal skills and engaging students in role-playing a variety of realistic situations that require use of the skills

d. demonstrating negotiation and refusal skills and engaging students in role-playing a variety of realistic situations that require use of the skills

which of the following activities best aligns with the developmental sequence of a 4th grade student learning to compare and order quantities? a. comparing the cardinality of two collections in real-life objects b. locating rational approximations of irrational numbers on a number line c. sorting different sets of nickels, dimes, and quarters in order by value d. expressing the order of two multi digit whole numbers using inequality symbols

d. expressing the order of two multi digit whole numbers using inequality symbols

a red Japanese four o'clock flower is crossed w a white Japanese four o'clock flower, and the resulting flowers are pink. this kind of inheritance is an example of: a. sex linkage b. codominance c. multiple alleles d. incomplete dominance

d. incomplete dominance

when planning ga differentiated lesson for students, a teacher should first determine: a. whether support personnel will be available to help the students b. what resources and materials will be needed to carry out the lesson c. potential grouping configurations that match students by their ability levels d. learning goals that all students will be able to achieve by the end of the lesson

d. learning goals that all students will be able to achieve by the end of the lesson

which of the following skills is most important for students to use during an improvisational dramatic activity? a. remembering and replicating b. expressing ideas without words c. animating a nonliving object d. listening and empathizing

d. listening and empathizing

massive stone pyramids in ancient Egypt functioned primarily as a. treasuries b. fortifications c. observatories d. mausoleums

d. mausoleums

which of the following functions describes one of the major constitutional powers of the presidency in the US? a. declaring war b. appropriating money c. admitting new states d. negotiating treaties

d. negotiating treaties

a 2nd grade teacher is introduciing diphthongs in a phonics lesson w the class by providing instruction in appropriate sound-letter relationships and modeling how to read words containing diphthongs. which of the following groups of words would be most appropriate for the teacher to use w the students to provide them w practice in reading diphthongs? a. east, meat, creak, teaher b. chat, choke, fetch, pitcher c. arm, hard, start, parcel d. now, loud, shout crowd

d. now, loud, shout crowd

participation in group and team games can be particularly beneficial to students primarily because these activities a. provide better fitness development and benefits than individual and partner activities do b. emphasize learning of PE concepts and techniques through prescribed drills and skill sequences c. will appeal to students throughout their lives, regardless of variations in fitness or ability d. offer concrete opportunities to observe and develop skills such as collaboration, fair play, perseverance, and leadership

d. offer concrete opportunities to observe and develop skills such as collaboration, fair play, perseverance, and leadership

a kindergarten teacher asks a student to represent the number 11 with base ten blocks. the student first builds a ten rod and then positions a single cube nearby. afterward, the student holds up the single cube and says "eleven" this response indicates that the student may have a misconception about which of the following pairs of counting concepts? a. numeral positions and place value b. one-to-one correspondence and base ten numbers c. conservation of number and counting all d. ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers

d. ordinal numbers and cardinal numbers ordinal numbers are used to represent the position of a term in a sequence and cardinal numbers are used to represent quantity. in this situation, both the ten rod and the single cube together present the number 11. by holding the single cube, the student may be implying that the ordinal and cardinal uses of numbers are equivalent.

which of the following types of activities would be most appropriate for promoting the core strength and stability skills of students in first and second grade? a. target games, such as croquet, beanbag toss, and lawn bowling b. running and tag games, such as freeze tag, modified soccer, and relay races c. obstacle or challenge course activities, such as jumping over low benches and blocks and crawling through play tunnels d. playground activities, such as sliding down slides, balancing on wobble boards, and crossing monkey bars

d. playground activities, such as sliding down slides, balancing on wobble boards, and crossing monkey bars

which teacher strategies would most effectively support an entering-level English language learners understanding of academic content instruction delivered in English? a. providing the student w materials that are below grade level b. arranging for the student to receive help in a pullout program c. pairing the student w a classmate w similar reading skills d. presenting related graphics, pics, and other visuals to student

d. presenting related graphics, pics, and other visuals to student

which of the following assessment tools is most appropriate and effective for 4th grade music teacher to use in order to assess students' playing ability? a. administering a music aptitude test at the end of the year b. pairing students and having each student rate the other's live performance c. administering a written, teacher-designed test about notation d. providing students w self-evaluation criteria and scoring rubric

d. providing students w self-evaluation criteria and scoring rubric

in the US, which of the following civic responsibilities applies only to citizens? a. registering with selective service b. paying taxes c. staying informed on issues d. serving on a jury

d. serving on a jury

which of the following student activities provides the best example of an approach that effectively integrates many strands of enlist language arts and literacy? a. students read a short story independently, they keep a log of unknown vocab words in notebooks so that they can ask the teacher for definitions later b. students read a short story aloud in a whole-group setting. as they read, each student makes notes of text related questions and unfamiliar words in the story c. students watch a video clip of a short story. then they read the story independently and create individual posters illustrating the main idea. d. students work together in small groups to read a short story. they discuss the plot and challenging vocab words before writing Gand sharing reading responses.

d. students work together in small groups to read a short story. they discuss the plot and challenging vocab words before writing and sharing reading responses.

which of the following excerpts from the US Constitution could a teacher best use to help explain the small number of amendments added to original document since it was written in 1787 a. in all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. in all the other cases, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction b. the US shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive, against domestic violence. c. no state shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation; grant letters of marque and reprisal; coin money; emit bills of credit; make any things but gold and silver coin a tender in payment of debts; org rant any title of nobility d. the congress shall have power.. to make all laws shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the US

d. the congress shall have power.. to make all laws shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this constitution in the government of the US

a teacher would most likely assess students' spatial thinking ability before introducing a lesson on which of the following textbook features? a. indexes b. captions c. headings d. maps

d.maps