PLT 5622_STUDY QUESTIONS_PART C

Which of the following instructional model are learners most passive? A. Direct Teaching B. Independent Learning C. Experiential Learning D. Interactive Learning

A. Direct Teaching

The broad goals of a school district, state, or school provide subject-specific outlines of course content, standards, and performance expectations is known as _______ A. A curriculum framework B. An emergent curriculum C. An evidenced-based unit plan D. A sequential outline

A. A curriculum framework

Which of the following will be the last skill mastered by a second-language learner? A. Academic language B. Sentence structure in writing C. Receptive social language D. Expressive social language

A. Academic language

Before beginning a new unit, students fill out the first column of a KWL chart. How does this prepare them for learning? A. Activates Prior Knowledge B. Celebrates what They have Learned C. Motivates Students to Learn D. Sets Learning Goals

A. Activates Prior Knowledge

Which of the following is part of using active listening techniques? A. Asking clarifying questions B. Formulating a response C. Defending an opinion D. Changing the subject

A. Asking clarifying questions

Which of the following domains is responsible for the acquisition and storage of knowledge? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Psychomotor D. Social

A. Cognitive

Which of the following is true? A. Confidence boosters translate into academic gains B. Self-esteem boosters translate into academic gains C. Extrinsic rewards should not be used in the classroom D. Effort is not affected by motivation

A. Confidence boosters translate into academic gains

One of the students in Mr. Cruz's 1st grade class always writes twice as much in his writing journal as any other student, but he tends to get off topic. What is this an example of? A. Divergent thinking B. Assimilation C. Accommodation D. ADHD

A. Divergent thinking

Which of the following is an example of a cognitive impairment? A. Down Syndrome B. Blindness C. Deafness D. Oppositional Defiance

A. Down Syndrome

Which of the following services might a homeless student be eligible to receive at school based on the Homeless Education Assistance Act? A. Enrollment without proper documentation B. Special education services C. Healthcare services D. Counseling services

A. Enrollment without proper documentation

Moving a student with a conduct disorder to a quieter area to work is an example of which of the following? A. Environmental Accommodation B. Instructional Accommodation C. Instructional Modification D. Grading Modification

A. Environmental Accommodation

Which of the following determines what students need to master during a lesson segment? A. Lesson Objectives B. Assessment C. Learning Activities D. Curriculum Materials

A. Lesson Objectives

Which of the following motivation theories uses the perceived locus of causality to determine an individual's level of control of their circumstances? A. Self-determination theory B. Attribution theory C. Cognitive dissonance theory D. Operant conditioning

A. Self-determination theory

Mrs. Olivia teaches her 4th grade students about metaphors and similes by introducing the objective, students will be able to identify metaphors and similes in today's story and create their own written work that contains a simile and a metaphor. After posing questions, students have wait time and share with a should partner before sharing their answers with the class. At the end of the lesson, students are asked to summarize their learning. What learning theory is being utilized? A. Metacognition B. Operant Conditioning C. Classical Conditioning D. Zone of Proximal Development

A. Metacognition

Which of the following statements is true? A. Reliability measures the consistency of an assessment B. Validity measures the consistency of an assessment C. Reliability measures how well an assessment provides the info for which it is intended D. A test may be unreliable, but valid

A. Reliability measures the consistency of an assessment

After giving the unit test, Mrs. Jenny discovers that more than 40% of her students failed it. Which of the following is the best response? A. Reteaching the challenging concepts and then offering a retest B. Allowing students to retake the test in Saturday detention C. Contacting the parents of all the students who failed to report that their child needs to spend more time studying at home D. Move on with the curriculum, but loop back to it after state testing

A. Reteaching the challenging concepts and then offering a retest

Which of the following should Mrs. Michael's reference when determining whether students may use manipulatives or representations to demonstrate mastery of mathematical calculations? A. Scope B. Sequence C. Textbook D. Colleagues

A. Scope

Which of the following activities is using the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)? A. Small-group reading instruction based on student's reading level B. Cooperative learning groups research a topic C. Annotating text before a discussion D. Playing a trivia game to review info before the assessment

A. Small-group reading instruction based on student's reading level

Mrs. Harper believes children learn by observing others. In the classroom, this may occur through teacher modeling, peer discussions, or learning vicariously though others' experiences. Mrs. Harper is using ____ theory to guide her instructional practice. A. Social-learning B. Information-processing C. Behaviorist D. Freudianism

A. Social-learning

Which of the following best exemplifies analytical scoring? A. Teacher provides rubric score for criteria in several categories B. Teacher uses simple rubric to evaluate entire assignment as proficient, not proficient, or exceeds proficient C. Teacher writes anecdotal notes to explain whether a paper is above or below proficiency D. Students trade papers and grade them according to a rubric

A. Teacher provides rubric score for criteria in several categories

Which of the following is a benefit of reflective practice? A. Teachers improve when they analyze their own experiences B. Teachers learn from one another C. Insights are based on academic research D. Teachers are provided opportunities to network with colleagues

A. Teachers improve when they analyze their own experiences

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data? A. Test Scores B. Surveys C. Anecdotal Records D. Interviews

A. Test Scores

Which of the following is true? A. There are higher dropout rates among children of poverty B. Teacher turnover rate is lower in high-poverty areas C. Early intervention has not been shown to help close the achievement gap D. Socioeconomic factors do not contribute to student success

A. There are higher dropout rates among children of poverty

Mrs. Monica give a pop quiz to students immediately after their first lesson on the Louisiana Purchase. What is the purpose of this assessment? A. To monitor learning to make instructional decisions B. To evaluate students in comparison to a national average C. To assign grades on mastery of content D. For accountability purposes

A. To monitor learning to make instructional decisions

Mrs. Henderson notices that students are distracted and losing interests in the lecture. She changes the volume, tone, and pitch of her voice to draw their attention to a key point. Which of the following strategies is Mrs. Henderson using? A. Verbal cues B. Nonverbal cues C. Conditioned response D. Remediation

A. Verbal cues

Which of the following theorists would advocate providing instruction based on levels of performance? A. Vygotsky B. Maslow C. Skinner D. Watson

A. Vygotsky

______ is the part of memory that holds and actively processes a limited amount of info for a short amount of time. A. Working Memory B. Long-Term Memory C. Synapse D. Cortex

A. Working Memory

Which of the following is true about standard deviation on a diagnostic assessment? A. A good test has a low standard deviation B. A good test has a high standard deviation C. High standard deviation means that the test is too difficult D. Low standard deviation means that the test is too difficult

B. A good test has a high standard deviation

Which of the following is most effective for improving alignment between intended and received messages in the classroom? A. Audio Aids B. Active Listening C. Visual Aids D. Technology

B. Active Listening

When students use peer mediation to solve conflicts, this learning activity falls in which domain? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Psychomotor D. Moral

B. Affective

Which of the following motivation theories suggest that people give themselves the benefit of the doubt, but do not generally do the same for other people? A. Self-Determination Theory B. Attribution Theory C. Cognitive Dissonance Theory D. Operant Conditioning

B. Attribution Theory

Which of the following should be scored on a shared drive for all members of a grade-level team? A. Grade books B. Common assessments C. Student work samples D. Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

B. Common assessments

When planning lessons for students from various cultures, which of the following types of activities should be avoided? A. Discussions B. Debates C. Collaborative Group Work D. Technology-Based Activities

B. Debates

Which of the following tools is used to determine targets for remediation? A. Standardized tests scores B. Error analysis C. Scoring guides D. Summative assessments

B. Error analysis

Mrs. Basel, a 6th grade science teacher, assigns at least 3 lab experiments to her students each week. She highly values an inquiry-based approach to teaching science and believes that her students more deeply understand when she uses which of the following instructional approaches? A. Sequencing and Repetition B. Generating and Testing Hypothesis C. Standardized-Based Instruction D. Differentiated Instruction

B. Generating and Testing Hypothesis

Mary is a 4th grade student who is tested and achieves a raw score of 10 points. Children near the end of 1st grade on average earn a raw score of 10 points. Mary is assigned a _________ of 1-9. A. Stanine Score B. Grade-equivalent score C. Aptitude Score D. Raw Score

B. Grade-equivalent score

Ms. Potter is a 5th grade teacher who is having trouble engaging one of her students. Today, he fell asleep during math. When she woke him up, he became angry and crushed his paper. Ms. Potter became agitated and ordered him to go to the principal's office. On the way out of the door, the student kicked a chair and nearly hit another student. Ms. Potter writes down what happened, how she reacted, and how she felt. She analyzes the situation to try to find a way to prevent another incident. What process is she using? A. Reflective journaling B. Incident analysis C. Action research D. Critical friends group

B. Incident analysis

Which of the following pieces of legislation outlines the rights of parents of disables students? A. Americans with Disabilities Act B. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act D. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

B. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Anecdotal records are an example of which of the following types of assessments? A. Formal assessments B. Informal assessments C. Aptitude test D. Diagnostic test

B. Informal assessments

Which of Thorndike's 3 laws of learning would explain why students become resistant to learning if the learning activity is not within their developmental capabilities? A. Law of Effect B. Law of Readiness C. Law of Exercise D. Law of attraction

B. Law of Readiness

Which of the following services provides services to homeless students? A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act B. McKinney-Vento Act C. Title IX of the Education Amendment D. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

B. McKinney-Vento Act

Which of the following skills must students master to be able to use the Internet as a research tool? A. Keyboarding B. Monitoring validity of sources C. Creating thinking D. Formatting according to The Chicago Manual of Style

B. Monitoring validity of sources

Which of the following methods is most effective for redirecting a student who is losing interests during instructional time? A. Tell student to pay attention B. Move closer to student C. Give student stickers and tokens D. Send student to the hall

B. Move closer to student

Miss Ward's approach to classroom management includes intermittent rewards for following procedures. Which theory does this plan fall under? A. Classical Conditioning B. Operant Conditioning C. Social Learning Theory D. Schema Theory

B. Operant Conditioning

Which of the following is a type of test score used to show a student's relative position among a group of students in the same grade who are tested at the same time? A. Percent Correct B. Percentile Rank C. Raw Score D. Composite Score

B. Percentile Rank

In planning her lesson, Miss Sadie uses a 3 step process known as backward design. Which of the following is NOT 1 of the 3 steps of backward design? A. Asking what students need to know and what they need to be able to do B. Planning the scope and sequence of the unit C. Planning how to assess what the students know and are able to do D. Planning the lessons

B. Planning the scope and sequence of the unit

A child is able to see things from more than one perspective and make inferences, but is not yet able to transfer knowledge. According to Piaget, in which stage of development is this child? A. Sensorimotor B. Preoperational C. Concrete Operational D. Formal Operational

B. Preoperational

The primary purpose of a school-to-work program is to A. Help students choose a college B. Prepare students for future living C. Prepare students for graduation D. Help students engage in community service

B. Prepare students for future living

Miss Sally and her colleagues meet every week to discuss progress toward their common student-learning goals and determine next steps. Which of the following best describes this experience? A. Study Group B. Professional Learning Community (PLC) C. Critical Friends Group (CFG) D. Action Research

B. Professional Learning Community (PLC)

In curriculum development, the ______ of the unit involves the material or skill to be taught A. Sequence B. Scope C. Assessment D. Planning

B. Scope

Which of the following professional strategies is most likely to result in improved student motivation and academic performance? A. Each teacher employs the classroom management techniques with which they feel most comfortable B. Teachers collaborate to formulate, select, and monitor classroom management techniques and other classroom procedures based on successful experiences C. A subset of teachers determines the rules to be given to the other teachers who then impose the rules on their classes D. Teachers elect a colleague to represent them in working with the administration to determine a set of 5 best practices to be used at each teacher's discretion

B. Teachers collaborate to formulate, select, and monitor classroom management techniques and other classroom procedures based on successful experiences

Which of the following is true about tenure? A. Tenured teachers may not be fired for any reason B. Tenured teachers have a right to due process C. Tenured teachers and probationary teachers have the same degree of job protection D. Tenured teachers are provided with professional liability insurance

B. Tenured teachers have a right to due process

Which of the following is true of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)? A. They provide honest feedback to teachers to help them improve their practice B. They identify a measurable student-learning goal that they work toward achieving C. They are more concerned with the struggling students than those who have mastered the learning goals D. One teacher is always in charge of the PLC

B. They identify a measurable student-learning goal that they work toward achieving

Which of the following scaffolding techniques would be help an ESL student improve receptive language skills? A. Leveled readers B. Visual aids for new vocabulary C. Peer helpers D. Activating prior knowledge

B. Visual aids for new vocabulary

Which theorist believed that fear, rage, and love could be conditioned in children? A. Thorndike B. Watson C. Maslow D. Erikson

B. Watson

Which theorist outlines the 3 domains of learning? A. Bandura B. Piaget C. Bloom D. Gardner

C. Bloom

Which of the following statements is true? A. Girls tend to inflate their academic success B. Boys tend to be highly critical of their work C. Boys tend to have shorter attention spans than girls D. Boys tend to have higher cognitive abilities than girls

C. Boys tend to have shorter attention spans than girls

Which of the following students would NOT receive services for homelessness? A. Child whose family is living with grandparents B. Child living is a shelter awaiting foster care placement C. Child living is an apartment D. Child living in a motel

C. Child living is an apartment

Because of severe behavioral outbursts, the school is recommending that Clayton is removed from an inclusive setting and is places in a self-contained class with other students who have exhibited behavioral challenges. Clayton's parents disagree with the decision and have requested a due process hearing. Which of the following is true? A. Clayton's parents have the final authority in determining Clayton's placement B. Clayton will be placed in a neutral setting until the dispute has been resolved C. Clayton will remain in an inclusive setting until the dispute has been resolved D. Clayton will be places in the self-contained classroom until the dispute has been resolved

C. Clayton will remain in an inclusive setting until the dispute has been resolved

Mrs. Kennedy asks her students how people found the answers to questions before the Internet. She provides them with the opportunity to brainstorm ideas in small groups. Which theory is she using? A. Behaviorism B. Differentiation C. Constructivism D. Spiral Curriculum

C. Constructivism

Which of the following approaches will best help students learn from one another? A. Whole-group instruction B. Small-group instruction C. Cooperative learning groups D. Independent learning activities

C. Cooperative learning groups

New and original behavior, which creates a culturally appropriate product is known as A. Problem Solving B. Giftedness C. Creativity D. Inquiry

C. Creativity

Which of the following is an example of a communication impairment? A. Multiple Sclerosis B. ADHD C. Deafness D. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

C. Deafness

Mr. Brandon uses the Dynamic Indicator of Basic Early Learning Skills (DIBELS) at the beginning of the school year to determine each student's reading level. Which of the following best describes this assessment? A. Formative B. Summative C. Diagnostic D. Informal

C. Diagnostic

Mr. Murray has planned a health lesson in which his 3rd grade students must write a summary on a health-related article found in a magazine or on the Internet. He has planned for an assessment that looks at the overall quality of the students' work. This type of assessment plan is called A. Norm-references scoring B. Achievement scoring C. Holistic scoring D. Objective scoring

C. Holistic scoring

Steven enjoys talking with his 6th grade friends as well as listening to popular music. He takes pride in his expensive new sneakers and his hooded sweatshirt. Which of the following needs would Maslow suggest Steven is striving to meet? A. Esteem Needs B. Self-Actualization Needs C. Love and Belongingness Needs D. Physiological Needs

C. Love and Belongingness Needs

Dan is 1 of 2 students in Ms. Kane's 5th grade class under the "least restrictive environment" provision. Dan has a very limited attention span and says he usually cannot follow what s going on in class. One of the IEP objectives for Dan is "Given a 10-12 minute lecture/oral lesson, Dan will take appropriate notes as judged by the teacher." Which of the following strategies has the best potential to help Dan meet this goal by the end of the year? A. Ms. Kane grades Dan's notes on lecture/oral lesson material and incorporates the grade into Dan's overall class grade B. Ms. Kane allows Dan to tape-record the lecture/oral lesson, rather than taking notes, and then listen to the tape at home to learn the material C. Mr. Kane provides Dan with a graphic organizer, or a skeleton outline, of the lecture so Dan can fill in the missing info as it is provided D. Ms. Kane seats Dan with w student he says he likes and allows Dan to ask that student questions as the lecture/oral lesson proceeds

C. Mr. Kane provides Dan with a graphic organizer, or a skeleton outline, of the lecture so Dan can fill in the missing info as it is provided

Which of the following best describes a raw score? A. Percentage of questions the test taker answered correctly B. Percentage of students that the test taker scored better than C. Number of questions the test taker answered correctly D. Variability is scores on an assessment

C. Number of questions the test taker answered correctly

Which of the following cooperative learning activities involves a "home team" of heterogeneously grouped students who work together in small groups to become experts on a portion of content, then return to the home team to share important information? A. Think-Pair-Share B. STAD C. Numbered Heads Together D. Nonlinguistic Representation

C. Numbered Heads Together

Which of the following activities is moat appropriate for a mentor teacher? A. Writing a growth plan for the new teacher B. Determining consequences for misbehaving students C. Observing the new teacher and then leading a reflective conversation about instruction D. Providing tutoring services to ensure that every student in the new teacher's class is successful

C. Observing the new teacher and then leading a reflective conversation about instruction

Mrs. Little is writing a new unit plan for social studies. She refers to her state's _____ to set the grade-level expectations ans how her students will show what they know and are able to do. A. Content Standards B. Common Core State Standards C. Performance Standards D. Cognitive Standards

C. Performance Standards

Which of the following is true about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)? A. At the request of parents, schools must change school records that parents feel are inaccurate B. School records are for use by the school only and may not be viewed by parents or students C. Schools must have written permission from parents to release educational records D. School may not publish directory info would parent's consent

C. Schools must have written permission from parents to release educational records

A child with stage 4 renal failure with diabetes has to miss a significant amount of school for dialysis. Which legislation offers services to this child? A. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) B. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act D. McKinney-Vento Act

C. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Mr. Carter teachers his students how to use a writing rubric so that they can monitor their own proficiency. Which assessment strategy is he using? A. Socratic questioning B. Signaled response C. Self-assessment D. Peer assessment

C. Self-assessment

Which theorist discovered that each learner must learn at his own pace? A. Thorndike B. Watson C. Skinner D. Erikson

C. Skinner

Which of the following tests is an example of criterion-referenced test? A. Teacher assesses students to determine how well each is performing compared with other students in the state B. Teacher uses the evaluation instrument to determine whether students are working at grade level C. Teacher gives tests both before and after the learning segment to evaluate the students' progress D. Assessment includes test items at various levels and from a variety of sources

C. Teacher gives tests both before and after the learning segment to evaluate the students' progress

According to the Equal Access Act, which of the following correctly states a criterion under which a school would be deemed to offer a fair opportunity to students who wish to conduct meetings as limited open forums? A. All students in the school must attend the meeting unless excused for specific religious or cultural reasons B. The school must fund all expenses for each student organization holding meetings on school property C. The meetings must not interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities which the school D. A person not affiliated with the school must direct, conduct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups

C. The meetings must not interfere with the orderly conduct of educational activities which the school

At the end of the class period, Miss Barnes asks students to write a summary of the day's lesson so that she can see how much they understood. What type of assessment is this? A. Pop quiz B. Anecdotal notes C. Ticket out the door D. Diagnostic

C. Ticket out the door

Some of Mr. Allen's students have taken an interest in robotics and have asked him to sponsor an after-school program. The students who have approached him have asked whether it could be a club for boys only. Which piece of legislation should Mr. Allen consult? A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) B. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) C. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

C. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

Which of the following would be a reason for taking a criterion-referenced test? A. To find whether students are working on grade level B. To place students in special education C. To measure mastery of learning goals D. To place students in gifted education programs

C. To measure mastery of learning goals

Patrick has been learning to play basketball. He usually makes free throws but is trying to change his shot so that he does not hit the rim. In which level of psychomotor development is Patrick working? A. Observing B. Imitating C. Practicing D. Adapting

D. Adapting

Which of the following is the best choice in developing self-motivation in students? A. Emphasizing grades B. Using incentives C. Allowing students to choose their seat assignments D. Allowing students to self-monitor their progress

D. Allowing students to self-monitor their progress

Mr. Lott is using a system of rewards and punishments to manage his classroom. Which educational theory is he utilizing? A. Cognitivism B. Social Learning C. Constructivism D. Behaviorism

D. Behaviorism

Which of the following gender differences in communication styles tends to be accurate? A. Boys prefer direct eye contact B. Boys generally will take turns talking C. Girls talk to find solutions to problems D. Boys are more direct and authoritative

D. Boys are more direct and authoritative

Using Kohlberg's Stage of Moral Development, what are the characteristics of a child who has reached the Conventional Morality Level? A. Child behaves to keep from getting in trouble B. There is more than one point of view C. The authority is always right D. Child behaves to gain social acceptance

D. Child behaves to gain social acceptance

Madison has been having difficulty at recess time on the playground. She used to like to talk with her friends and play tag, but recently she has taken an interest in playing kickball with a new set of children. At first she just stood along the sidelines to watch the game, secretly hoping she would be invited to play. When this did not happen, Madison lodged a complaint with the teacher that one of the children threw a ball at her. Erikson suggested that children in elementary and middle school work to resolve which of the following conflicts that Madison appears to be struggling with? A. Identity vs Role Confusion B. Preoperational vs Operational Thinking C. Generativity vs Stagnation D. Competence vs Inferiority

D. Competence vs Inferiority

Which of the following instructional strategies is associated with the direct instruction model? A. Problem-solving B. Graphic organizers C. Cloze procedures D. Demonstrations

D. Demonstrations

Which of the following pieces of legislation replaced No Child Left behind Act moving accountability measures to state rather than federal oversight? A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act B. McKinney-Vento Act C. Title IX of the Education Amendment D. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

D. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Which of the following are selected by the classroom teacher? A. Standards B. Standardized Assessments C. Textbooks D. Instructional Strategies

D. Instructional Strategies

Which of the following activities would be used by a teacher who practices Social Learning Theory? A. Build background knowledge B. Teach learning objectives C. Facilitate inquiry-based projects D. Model annotation of text

D. Model annotation of text

Which of the following correctly states an aspect of effective reflective practice? A. Peer coaching should be done sparingly because it can interfere with a coach;s own reflective potential B. Reflective practice, to remain truly professional, should exclude student input that challenges teaching practices C. The reflection process should be free of links to conceptual frameworks that limit inquiry and problem solving D. Teacher coaches should create an environment of trust and build a context for reflection that is unique to every leaning situation

D. Teacher coaches should create an environment of trust and build a context for reflection that is unique to every leaning situation

In which of the following scenarios is the teacher demonstrating the process of alignment in lesson plans? A. Teacher uses a copy of last year's benchmark tests to create learning activities for students B. Teacher finds some engaging learning activities that she will enjoy teaching and matches them to state standards C. Teacher follows the textbook's pacing guide and unit tests D. Teacher creates assessments and then learning activities that guide students to mastery of state standards

D. Teacher creates assessments and then learning activities that guide students to mastery of state standards

Based on the formative assessments, Ms. Marshall felt like the students had a firm grasp of the objectives. However, when they took the summative assessment, most of the class failed. What is the most likely reason? A. All of the students has a bad test day B. The test is unreliable C. Ms. Marshall is an ineffective teacher D. The summative was not aligned to the formative assessment

D. The summative was not aligned to the formative assessement

Which of the following is an advantage of using selected-response tests? A. They provide opportunities for students to provide in-depth answers B. They provide a comprehensive view of student's performance C. They give opportunities for students to demonstrate skills that cannot be evaluated in other ways D. They are easy to grade

D. They are easy to grade

Which of the following best describes instruction using Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)? A. Giving 2nd grade students a worksheet of 2-digit addition problems to complete independently B. Giving 1st grade students a book to read independently at their instructional reading level C. Using a book at a group of 1st grade students' independent reading level in a guided reading group D. Using manipulative cubes with 2nd grade students to help them learn regrouping in addition

D. Using manipulative cubes with 2nd grade students to help them learn regrouping in addition

A textbook published has hired a team of researchers to indicate the level to which the use of their products improves state test scores. What type of research is this? A. Applied research B. Basic academic research C. Action research D. Qualitative research

A. Applied research

Students use nonstandard units of measure to record rainfall. In which domain is this learning activity? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Psychomotor D. Moral

A. Cognitive

A 1st grade teacher is having her students build a butterfly garden to help them learn more about plants, life cycles, and ecosystems. Which of the following learning strategies is she using? A. Experiential Learning B. Independent Study C. Direct Instruction D. Guided Practice

A. Experiential Learning

Mr. Rigby's class has been leaning about states at matter. Before moving on to chemical changes, he gives his students a concept-sorting activity to determine whether they need additional instruction on classifying solids, liquids, or gases. Which type of assessment is he using? A. Formative B. Summative C. Diagnostic D. Aptitude

A. Formative

Which of the following theorists suggested that people possess multiple intelligencies, such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, and musical intelligencies? A. Gardner B. Howarth C. Epstein D. Binet

A. Gardner

Miss Whitman likes to involve her students in the process of exploring the natural world in an effort to help students better understand science better. Recently, she has her students build a cardboard model house with 4 rooms and then wire the home with electricity to light it. Which of the following approaches is Miss Whitman using in her teaching of science? A. Inquiry Model B. Hypothesis Model C. Scientific Process D. Standards-Based Approach

A. Inquiry Model

Heather receives a token each time she answers a question in class. Once she begins participating, the teacher stops rewarding her. Heather gets upset and becomes sullen. Which of Thorndike's theories explain Heather's reaction? A. Law of Effect B. Law of Exercise C. Law of Readiness D. Law of Diminishing Returns

A. Law of Effect

Bob asks his mother for $40 so that he can take a trip with the school hiking club. His mother tells him that if he contributes $20 of his own money, she will contribute the other $20. A week before the trip, Bob tells his mother that he will need $30 from her because he was only able to save $10. She gives him the $30. Bob later tells his younger sister that he actually had $20 but lied to their mother so that he could have pocket money for the trip. A student at Kohlberg's stage 2 of moral development would most likely say that the sister should.... A. Make a deal with Bob that if he will keep a secret for his sister in the future, she will not tell their mother B. Tell their mother because the sister could also be punished if Bob gets caught C. Urge Bob to confess to their mother because he broke the rules by lying and people should never tell lies D. Encourage Bob to confess to their mother because he must be responsible for his own behavior

A. Make a deal with Bob that if he will keep a secret for his sister in the future, she will not tell their mother

The primary purpose of using mnemonic devices, such as imagery and acronyms, is to help students A. Make connections between the new info that should be memorized B. Build prior knowledge C. Make notes in a way to be memorized D. Build upon active thinking and new info

A. Make connections between the new info that should be memorized

Which of the following is NOT an example of authentic assessment? A. Multiple-choice test B. Portfolio C. Role play D. Student-project display

A. Multiple-choice test

Which of the following is true of a summative assessment? A. Occurs at end of learning experience B. Occurs before learning experience C. Occurs throughout learning experience D. Used to test natural talent

A. Occurs at end of learning experience

Which of the following is an example of differentiating instruction? A. Offering students choices of learning activities based on their learning styles B. Reteaching the same material at progressively deeper levels throughout the year C. Providing guided instruction at the student's instruction level D. Using assessments as a learning tool

A. Offering students choices of learning activities based on their learning styles

Classroom management research findings suggest that one of the most effective ways to maximize the amount of time elementary school children spend on academic activities is for the teacher to do which of the following? A. Plan for, teach, and enforce routines for transition times and classroom housekeeping tasks. B. Assign homework 3 times a week in the major subjects. C. Assign individual reading on new topics before discussing the topic in class. D. Introduce new material in a lecture followed immediately by a questioning session on the material.

A. Plan for, teach, and enforce routines for transition times and classroom housekeeping tasks.

Which of the following is the primary goal of a mentoring program? A. Providing direct assistance for beginning teachers B. Providing indirect assistance for beginning teachers C. Providing leadership for beginning teachers D. Meeting state licensing standards for new teachers

A. Providing direct assistance for beginning teachers

Jimmy stops and makes connections about what he reads, especially when he is interested in the topic or when he is having difficulty understanding. The metacognitive thinking process Jimmy is using is called A. Self-Regulation B. Self-Assessment C. Authentic Assessment D. Reciprocal Thinking

A. Self-Regulation

During a visit to a 2nd grade classroom, a student teacher observed a child spending the time allotted for a worksheet either looking out the window or doodling on his paper. When the student teacher asked the child if he needed help on the assignment, he said no. When asked why he wasn't doing it, he pointed to another student and said, "She does all her work fast and when she's done, she gets more work." The boy's reaction suggests which of the following about his classroom? A. A routine has been established for students who are having trouble finishing an assignment to ask the teacher for assistance. B. A routine for rewarding students who finish work promptly is not in place. C. Students must work alone on seatwork, without consulting other students. D. Students who finish work before the whole class is finished must not interrupt the students who are still working.

B. A routine for rewarding students who finish work promptly is not in place.

Which of the following best defines a portfolio assessment? A. An explicit set of criteria used for assessing a particular type of work or performance that usually includes potential levels of achievement for each criterion B. A systematic collection of materials selected to demonstrate a person's level of knowledge, skill, or ability in a particular area C. An informal written record for tracking a child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development D. A tool used to gather info that can help teachers make sense of educational situations, gauge the effectiveness of educational practices, and plan for improvement

B. A systematic collection of materials selected to demonstrate a person's level of knowledge, skill, or ability in a particular area

Mr. George observes a student who has trouble forming relationships with his peers and frequently has unprovoked violent outbursts. Which of the following areas may be an exceptionality for this child? A. Cognitive B. Behavioral C. Speech/Language D. Auditory Processing

B. Behavioral

During a social studies unit on explorers, Madison was surprised and startled to learn that not all explorers treated native people with respect and dignity. Madison has always thought explorers were good people. Education psychologists would best describe Madison's discomfort as A. Conditional knowledge B. Cognitive dissonance C. Critical thinking D. Correlation Coefficients

B. Cognitive dissonance

Mr. Samuel breaks down a unit's content into smaller units to provide support and frequent feedback to his students. After his students demonstrate understanding of each section, he introduces the next section. This process is known as A. Curriculum Compacting B. Curriculum Chunking C. Curriculum Development D. Curriculum Frameworking

B. Curriculum Chunking

Which of the following pieces of legislation requires accountability through standardized testing? A. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA) B. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) D. McKinney-Vento Education Act

B. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Which of the following kinds of instruction is frequently contrasted with discovery learning? A. Simulation Games B. Expository Teaching C. Mastery Learning D. Schema Training

B. Expository Teaching

Which of the following best explains the primary reason for using an analytical scoring rubric? A. Provides overall assessment of work product B. Provides specific feedback to students C. Provides observable evidence of skill mastery D. Provides comprehensive view of student's ability over time

B. Provides specific feedback to students

Which of the following is the best practice for promoting a positive learning environment? A. Subtracting class points for the day according to students' behavior at regular intervals B. Providing students with inquiry-based cooperative learning activities C. Conducting lessons in lecture format D. Creating class rules without student input

B. Providing students with inquiry-based cooperative learning activities

What is the primary purpose of the middle column in a KWL chart? A. Activate Prior Knowledge B. Set Learning Goals C. Assess Understanding D. Develop Autonomous Learners

B. Set Learning Goals

Mrs. Horton is teaching a reading lesson to her 2nd grade students. She already has discussed the story's beginning, middle and end, and next she would like her students to be able to identify the main characters, setting, and the basic plot elements of the story. Which of the following graphic organizers would be most helpful in Mrs. Horton's lesson? A. Sequence Chart B. Story Map C. Hierarchical Array D. Venn Diagram

B. Story Map

Before a student can be suspended or expelled, he or she must be afforded a A. Meeting with the teacher B. Trial C. Due process hearing D. Lawyer

C. Due process hearing

Which of the following is best for a teacher to do when establishing classroom rules? A. Mention the rules once at the beginning of the school year B. State the rules in a forceful way to establish authority C. Explain why the established rules are necessary for enhancing student cooperation D. Create as many rules as possible to guarantee order and control in the classroom

C. Explain why the established rules are necessary for enhancing student cooperation

Which of the following characteristics is considered a strength of a flexible ability group? A. Reducing student stigmatization by teaching the same curriculum B. Providing opportunities for more able students to assist less able peers in learning C. Providing student-specific instruction in areas where students struggle D. Maintaining high level of expectations for all students

C. Providing student-specific instruction in areas where students struggle

When students play basketball, in which domain is this learning activity? A. Cognitive B. Affective C. Psychomotor D. Moral

C. Psychomotor

Which of the following adjustments might Miss Rose need to make when working with a student from a synchronic culture? A. Expectations need to be specific and in writing B. Large projects will need to be chunked into smaller parts, each with its own due date C. Quality of work should be emphasized over due dates D. Miss Rose should suppress her emotions to keep the student from feeling uncomfortable

C. Quality of work should be emphasized over due dates

Which of the following is the best example of holistic scoring? A. Providing general feedback, such as "good work" B. Rating assignment as exceeds expectation on clarity, but below expectations on mechanics and spelling C. Rating an overall assignment as proficient according to a generic rubric D. Recording the date when students have mastered a concept

C. Rating an overall assignment as proficient according to a generic rubric

Miss Allen gives students a detailed explanation for what she expects from their daily writing assignments in order to be considered below proficient, proficient, or exceed proficient. Which of the following assessment tools is she using? A. Analytic checklist B. Anecdotal records C. Rubric D. Performance-based assessment

C. Rubric

Mrs. Kennedy enjoys teaching her unit on the Western Movement in which students experience WebQuest and activities that involve her students in actively learning about the lives of the settlers. This type of instructional process is best known as A. Inquiry B. Distance learning C. Simulation D. Independent learning

C. Simulation

Which of the following descriptors best characterizes creativity? A. The student's ideas are generated in spurts, few of which tend to be relevant to solving a specific problem B. The student's solutions are generally based on established perspectives or frameworks C. The student's solutions prove viable, although they give the initial appearance of novelty D. The student's abilities typically apply uniformly across all learning domains, not just one

C. The student's solutions prove viable, although they give the initial appearance of novelty

Ms. Edwards tries to help a student articulate his ideas by providing the beginning phoneme for the correct answer. Which strategy is she using? A. Nonverbal Prompting B. Sentence Stems C. Verbal Prompting D. Restatement

C. Verbal Prompting

Jeff watches while Karen solves a subtraction problem using grouping. The teacher corrects Karen for attempting to switch the numerator and the denominator. When it is Jeff's turn, he is careful not to make the same mistake. Which of the following best describes Jeff's actions? A. Mapping B. Modeling C. Vicarious Learning D. Problem-Based Learning

C. Vicarious Learning

The reliability of a test tells educators which of the following? A. How the test aligns to the Common Core State Standards B. Whether the test may be used for placement decisions C. Whether the test measures learning consistently D. How the test measures aptitude

C. Whether the test measures learning consistently

Gabe is a 9-year-old boy who has begun thinking logically about concrete event but has difficulty understanding abstract or hypothetical concepts. Piaget would say that Gabe is thinking in what stage? A. Preoperational B. Formal Operational C. Sensorimotor D. Concrete Operational

D. Concrete Operational

Mr. Wiley asks questions that begin with why, how does, and in what ways so that his students are able to analyze and integrate information. Which of the following is the type of thinking Mr. Wiley is fostering? A. Divergent Thinking B. Preoperational Thinking C. Creative Thinking D. Convergent Thinking

D. Convergent Thinking

Natasha is a gifted 2nd grader who accurately and thoroughly completes her assignments 30 minutes before everyone else. Recently, she appears to be bored with her schoolwork and is spending time visiting classmates while they are trying to complete their work. Natasha also has started to forget to hand in her classwork. Which of the following instructional strategies may be most helpful to Natasha? A. Cooperative Learning B. Jigsaw C. Chunking Curriculum D. Curriculum Compacting

D. Curriculum Compacting

Dana, a 6th grader, receives a score report from a standardized mathematics tests taken by her entire 6th grade class that includes both a grade-equivalent score and a national percentile rank. Dana's grade-equivalent score is 8.2 and her national percentile rank is 87. Dana's grade-equivalent score indicates that which of the following is true? A. Dana did as well on her test as an average 8th grade student in the 2nd month of school would do on an 8th grade test B. Dana can do the mathematics expected of an average 8th grader who is in the 2nd month of the school year C. Dana may well encounter difficulties in the later stages of the 8th grade mathematics curriculum D. Dana dad as well on this test as an average 8th grader in the 2nd month of school would do on the same test

D. Dana dad as well on this test as an average 8th grader in the 2nd month of school would do on the same test

Conner suggested a model of instruction that involves the following parts of an effective lesson: objectives, standards of performance, anticipatory sets or advanced organizers, teaching, guided practice and monitoring, and lesson closure and practice. This instructional process is known as _______ instruction. A. Cooperative B. Reciprocal C. Indirect D. Direct

D. Direct

Mr. Bell is teaching a lesson on writing a lab report. He has set clear goals and objectives for the lab report and is presenting the parts in small, attainable increments to make certain his students meet success on this assignment. Which of the following instructional methods is Mr. Bell using? A. Cooperative Learning B. Demonstration C. Sequencing D. Direct Instruction

D. Direct Instruction

Mr. Dannon writes 3 essential questions on the whiteboard under the objectives. What is the purpose for essential questions? A. Evaluate mastery B. Activate prior knowledge C. Establish closure D. Establish learning goals

D. Establish learning goals

What is the leader's role is constructivist classrooms? A. Primary source of facts B. Determine what pages of the textbook need to be read C. Lecturer D. Facilitator of learning

D. Facilitator of learning

Which of the following in a necessary part of developing self-motivation? A. Providing extrinsic rewards B. Differentiating instruction C. Inquiry-based learning strategies D. Goal setting

D. Goal setting

Educating children with disabilities in a classroom with students without disabilities is best known as A. Homogeneous grouping B. Pullout C. Team teaching D. Inclusion

D. Inclusion

Michelle enjoys school, especially because she is learning more about U.S. history, geometry, and earth science. She asks many questions of her teachers and often talks to her family about the thinkgs she has been learning. Yesterday, Michelle brought a drawing of 3D objects to school that she made at home. which of the following describes Michelle's motivation? A. Teacher-centered B. Parent-centered C. External D. Intrinsic

D. Intrinsic

Which of the following best describes an aptitude test? A. Measures student's natural ability to perform a particular skill B. Measures student's mastery of learning objectives C. Measures student's intelligence D. Measures student's ability to learn a skill

D. Measures student's ability to learn a skill

Which of the following tests may be used to determine whether a child is on grade level? A. Criterion-referenced tests B. Intelligence tests C. Aptitude tests D. Norm-referenced tests

D. Norm-referenced tests

For developing the language abilities of kindergartners, which of the following would be the most appropriate way to follow up the writing of a group essay? A. Prepare a lists of the most difficult words for the children to learn to spell B. Show the children how to revise the sentences to make them longer and more complex structurally C. Have the children print the essay for themselves. then practice writing it using cursive letters D. Read the essay aloud, in unison with the children, then leave it displayed where they can examine it

D. Read the essay aloud, in unison with the children, then leave it displayed where they can examine it

How should metacognition be used in elementary schools? A. Elementary students are too young to think metacognitively B. Elementary students have an innate ability to think metacognitively C. Metacognition should not be introduced until 3rd grade D. Students need to be taught how to think metacognitively

D. Students need to be taught how to think metacognitively

Survey, Question, Read, Recite, and Review (SQ3R) is a method used most often in which of the following strategies? A. Phonemic Awareness B. Cooperative Learning C. Nonlinguistic Representations D. Summarizing and Note Taking

D. Summarizing and Note Taking