PPR
Which category grades students based on the amount of background information they sought out and work they did to get ready for the discussion
Preparation
How does preschool differ from daycare
Preschool focuses mainly on academics rather than play
What is another term for fantasy play
Pretend play
How can prior knowledge help both the student and the teacher succeed in the learning process
Prior knowledge is needed so a teacher can build new foundations
What should you do if there is a problem with safety in your classroom
Process the experience with your class;
Which of the following is an example of a fluency disorder
Prolongation
Before learning about differentiated instruction, a group of students were asked to guess the meaning of the term The teacher received four responses Analyze those responses and indicate which one best aligns with the concept of differentiated instruction
Providing students with different options for demonstrating what they have learned Jaelle is having difficulty learning his multiplication tables; What instructional strategy might Jaelle benefit from the most;Divide the class into cooperative learning groups and assign specific roles of collaboration for each member of the group;
Which of the following is NOT a part of culturally responsive teaching
Putting no expectations on students
Which of the following is an example of a warm-up activity
Question of the day
What community-based learning strategy is similar to volunteering, but also incorporates reflection
Service learning
What should expectations in the classroom look like for all students
Set high expectations but be flexible in the avenues to achieve those goals;
Why is it important to use different strategies when teaching ELL math
Students are at various levels and the teacher must meet all students' needs;
Administrators at Woodrow Wilson Middle School use tracking with their students, Based on this, what would you expect to find when touring their school
Students are segregated into different classrooms based upon their academic ability;
When using technology, what type of interactives are available
Students can engage in games, vocabulary, become an inventor, or other learning tools;
What are interactive activities that do not use technology
Students can participate with interactive notebook, manipulatives, or an other tool that engages critical thinking and problem solving
What is NOT considered community-based learning
Students handing out sales brochures at a mall for school fundraising
Why is a safe classroom environment important
Students learn better when they feel safe;
Which of the following learning situations is teacher driven
Students listen to a lecture about the Civil War
How might cultural differences influence student-teacher communication
Students might bring expectations for communication based on their home culture
Why are relationships important in early childhood curriculum
Students need to learn that they are loved and safe away from home
Dell made a list of the advantages of tracking, Edit his list by indicating which one he wrote in error
Students of advanced ability are held back from learning
Which of the following is a good example of an instructional objective for TEKS
Students will know the short 'e' sound
Sal is retired and in his late seventies. ALL of these are psychological disorders which commonly strike people like Sal
Substance abuse disorder, dementia, and delirium
Saying 'wailwoad' for 'railroad' is an example of
Substitution
In classroom education, which is an example of a real responsibility
Sweeping the floor
Mr. Jones wants to incorporate an authentic activity to teach his students how to recognize maple trees, Which of the following is his best option
Take the students outside to show them a maple tree and point out the differences between the maple and other trees
How does decentration differ from centration
Taking into consideration multiple aspects of a situation only happens in decentration
The use of a K-W-L (know, want to know, learned) chart
Supports the activation of prior knowledge;
Which of these is NOT a method for independent learning
Teacher lecture
Which of the following is the BEST explanation of a communication channel
The medium by which a message is transmitted;
Grace believes that a person is born with a certain degree of intelligence and that the environment has little to do with it, Which theme in psychology does her belief represent
The nature vs nurture debate
What factor distinguishes developmental disabilities from other types of disabilities
The onset interferes with the achievement of developmental milestones;
Unless the state of residence mandates early childhood education, who can best assess a child's readiness for preschool
The parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
Which of the following statements describes children's language development in Asian cultures
They are more likely to be expressive-style language learners
Why should teachers use intrinsic motivational tools
They create interest, investment, and the desire to learn class material
How is a gifted child considered different from a normal child
They have outstanding abilities and are capable of high performance;
Why are the classics important
They have the potential to solve problems in any era;
Which of the following is TRUE about the importance of a teen's peer group during adolescence
They help the the teen become independent of his/her parents
Which of the following is TRUE for children who show signs of schizophrenia
They may not be diagnosed with early onset schizophrenia even if they show signs Early onset schizophrenia is diagnosed All of these are correct
What was the progressive education reformers' criticism of direct instruction
They viewed direct instruction as an ineffective, 'spoon-feeding' method of teaching;
What will be the eventual result of consistent considerate communication with students
They will reflect that consideration back to you and other students
All of the following are examples of the advantages of tracking in schools, EXCEPT
Tracking has been proven to be the best academic structure for reducing social inequality
Which of the following is NOT a type of human development
Traditional
Understanding that the world changes is called
Transformative reasoning
Jean-Phillip likes to draw bar graphs of his spending habits, to help him understand his expenses so he can manage his money
What general type of problem-solving strategy is Jean-Phillip using;Graphic representations
A student offers original thoughts and ideas throughout the class discussion, even after she has been called on to speak
What grade in which category should she receive;A 4 in participation
Jimmy learns best when he is able to read a book about a certain topic
What is his preferred modality of learning; Linguistic
Which of the following questions should be considered when planning instruction
What is the educational objective for this unit;
You have assigned 15 multiplication problems as homework
What is this type of practice called;independent practice
Do all students have the ability to learn
Yes, but the classwork, instruction, and assessments may look different for each student;
Which of the following is TRUE about the influence of peers and parents on adolescents
Adolescents are influenced more by their peers than by their parents
Why would we expect grey matter to be very active during childhood
Because children are often discovering new things and need to process them
Why is inquiry important in the scientific method
Because developing a good question can be a great starting point for using the scientific method;
Why do some cultures believe girls should not be educated
Because girls are unable to contribute financially to the family
Why did Lev Vygotsky believe that teacher-student interactions were not the most effective form of social learning
Because he believed that people learn best from people who are just a little bit ahead of them;
Why is the successful completion of the trust versus mistrust stage important
Because if this stage is not successfully completed, the individual will become anxious and insecure;
Why is community-based learning considered authentic learning
Because it is based on real-life experiences
Why is the concrete operational stage an important developmental stage
Because it is when children learn to think about the world in complex ways
Why is intelligence testing not usually applicable to adults
Because it measures scholastic aptitude
Why do poorer students tend to have lower technological fluency than their more affluent peers
Because poorer students are likely to be exposed to technology later in their lives
How could a teacher use the human tendency to avoid negative things as a teaching technique
By taking a minute off of recess each time a student answers a question incorrectly
This is the stage of representation in which an object can be directly manipulated, but without an internal representation of said object
Enactive mode
Bruner's three stages of cognitive representation follow which order, from earliest to latest
Enactive, iconic, symbolic
Which of the following classroom activities promotes gender equity
Engaging in class discussion about stereotypes found in books and instructional material
What does the term ELL stand for
English Language Learner
What might be one way to solve a communication breakdown between a teacher and a student
Enlist help from the family
Which strategy for checking for understanding is used to allow students to write what they learned at the beginning or end of class
Entrance or exit tickets
Reflection encourages students to do what
Evaluate and analyze
What level of Bloom's taxonomy is demonstrated by students discussing the concept and one student saying 'That is so cool!' after class
Evaluating
What happens when people learn to work together for a solution
Everyone gets something
When designing lessons, teachers need to find _____ that engage the students in the material
Exciting hooks
What is a distinguishing characteristic between growth and maturation
Growth is limited, maturation is limitless
Which of the following is NOT a result of adolescents failing to adjust well
Growth spurts
What is a strategy for asking for help that will encourage students to try before giving up
Have students wait for a few minutes and attempt the activity before asking for help
What should a parent of a child who does NOT achieve key developmental milestones by a reasonable age do
Have the child seen by a physician;
What method might you use to teach students to hypothesize about a topic that cannot easily be tested in class
In this case, you should use historical investigation
What kind of problems might students use when hypothesizing via the problem-solving method
In this method, students should work with content or community-relevant problems
Which of the following is NOT a physical change that occurs during early childhood
Increased vocabulary
How should worksheets, workbook pages, and other short activities to check for understanding be completed
Independently
What does IEP stand for
Individualized Education Plan
During which of Erikson's stages do children begin to identify their strengths and take pleasure in their accomplishments
Industry vs; inferiority
What subject areas can involve interactive learning
Interactive learning can happen in all subject areas;
What is interactive learning
Interactive learning is a hands-on approach to help students understand the subject matter;
According to Vygotsky, what is the process of constructing an internal representation of external physical objects or actions
Internalization
Which of the following phrases best describes intelligence
It is related to thinking and problem-solving skills
Why is encoding relevant for communication
It is the process of transforming a thought into a message that can be sent;
The model of reflection that can be applied to imagined or real situations is known as which model
John's Model
Manipulating the world in your mind to solve a problem is called
Mental operations
The ability to do mental problem solving is called
Mental operations
During middle childhood, a child's _____ body grows especially fast
lower
What areas are important for the learning environment
physical, psychological and instructional
A headache is an example of _____ noise
physiological
Mr. Fukami often confuses his students when he gives them exams, because his questions are unclear, The students complain that they don't understand what type of answer he wants, and therefore they do badly on the tests, Psychologists might argue that Mr. Fukami's difficulty is that his questions are _____
poorly-defined
The assignments and hands-on activities that are designed to enhance students' learning are called _____
process
The tests or student presentations that show what students have learned are called _____
product
Giving an open-ended, complex, real-world question to a group of students to solve is called _____ learning
project-based
Why was B.F. Skinner so focused on observing people's behaviors
He believed this was the best strategy for understanding how they learn
What is a daily review
A short recall session of previously learned material with students
A cornerstone of Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development is that society and culture play a key role in promoting development, What type of perspective is this considered to be
A sociocultural perspective
The idea of the Language Acquisition Device, developed by Noam Chomsky, could be described as
A specific area of the brain responsible for understanding the rules of language
Which of the following is NOT an example of hands-on instruction
A student records a live lecture on marketing strategies
The period of life between childhood and adulthood is called
Adolescence
What is differentiated instruction
It refers to teaching with individual student needs in mind; The most effective instructional materials _____;support a variety of learning styles
Why is early intervention for developmental abnormalities important
It will likely lead to increased self-confidence, academic success, and improved social interactions; How does the study of human development help us understand developmental abnormalities in children;It helps us understand what most children should be capable of doing at differnt stages of their life;
How is puberty different from the other changes experienced during adolescence
It's physical
This refers to a system by which schools categorize students
It's the same system by which societies categorize members;Stratification
Which of the following is an example of a developmental abnormality in children
Jake's learning abilities as well as social interactions are impaired and less developed than those of other children of his same age;
Which country has one of the world's highest rates of high school graduation
Japan
Miss Saylor is about to teach her second grade class about firefighters, Before she begins, she asks her students to write down what they already know and what they want to know about firefighters,Then, she asks them to write down what they've learned throughout the lesson, This is an example of a(n) _____
KWL chart
What is one strategy for ensuring physical safety
Keep your classroom neat and tidy
How is kinesthetic learning different from auditory learning
Kinesthetic learning is learning by doing while auditory learning is learning by hearing; Which would be considered an example of visual learning;A National Geographic video Your students are unruly and disruptive toward others; Which best relates to how you as a teacher would deal with this issue;Classroom management
What trend is seen in cultural diversity in the USA
Cultural diversity in the USA is increasing
What is curriculum
Curriculum is everything students learn, implicitly and explicitly
Which of the following statements is MOST associated with experiential learning
Learning through practice
An example of an idiom is
Let's break the ice
Which of the following statements BEST describes self-directed learning
Letting students choose what they learn;
What are the two main components to practicing understanding
Listening and stating how you feel
As a teacher, I can differentiate my instruction by changing the following aspects within my classroom:1 Content,2 Process,3 Product4 Size
Size
Which of the following is NOT a strategy older adults can use to delay a slowdown in their cognitive development
Sleeping more
Why do adolescents go through puberty
So that they will be able to reproduce
Why is it important to teach students to create and test hypotheses
Students who can create and test hypotheses can think actively and critically about problems
Developmental milestones are events that assess whether a child is _____ in their development
advanced, normal, or delayed
Which is a guideline for incorporating multiple intelligences in your teaching:All of the answers are correct,Vary your lessons,Present information in a variety of ways,Allow students to complete work in different ways
all of the answers are correct
Which is an example of nonverbal communication:smiling,waving,winking,all of these
all of these
The Greek prefix dys refers to _____
an impairment of
The study of how people's thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and relationships change as they grow is referred to as _____
developmental psychology
What should teachers consider when designing the physical learning environment
different choices for groupings
Which type of language does a child first learn
receptive
Brandon is a toddler whose vocabulary consists of labels, such as 'doggie' for all four-legged animals and 'ball' for anything round His neighbor Cara, who is a few months older, says 'thank you' when given something, and 'good doggie' when she sees the family pet respond to a command. Brandon exhibits the _____ language style, while Cara is developing _____ language
referential, expressive
Paraphrasing is to _____
restate what has been said
What is the term for slowly removing any kind of assistance or help until students are able to work independently
scaffolding
Perennialism is the belief that
schools should focus on what's everlasting;
According to the information processing theory, information moves from _____, to working memory, to long-term memory
sensory storage
The period of development between ages _____ and _____ is known as the concrete operational stage
seven,twelve
As per the 'Texas English Language Proficiency Standards' (ELPS), an English advanced student can generate writing that contains all of the following, exceptshared writing participation with some support,grade-appropriate language,structures comparable to the ones of a native speaker,Few errors
shared writing participation with some support
When information is stored in this type of memory, it is usually there for a few hours or maybe a day
short-term memory
What are guided learning groups
small, specific groups of students
Learning through interactions with others is called _____ learning
social
Some sociologists believe that _____ is a function of school that perpetuates inequality
social placement
Albert Bandura is famous for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational psychology
social-cognitive
Josh has difficulty following the classroom rules about getting along amicably with others, Josh could be _____
socially delayed
Curriculum planning and development is the process of looking at the _____ in each subject area and developing a strategy to break down these standards so they can be taught to students
standards
An advance organizer provides structure for _____
student thinking
What are results of a positive learning environment
students who aren't afraid to make mistakes and feel comfortable with their teacher
New immigrants to the United States need to learn how to blend into the American way of life,A person making the above statement would most likely be a proponent of
the melting pot
The learning environment does NOT include _____
the number of books on the shelves
What is a learning environment
the physical, psychological and instructional atmosphere in a classroom
What is the learning environment
the space and framework where children learn
Visuals and manipulatives benefit diverse student populations because _____
they support multiple learning styles
How can a teacher positively impact the instructional environment
use lots of different types of instruction How can teachers create a positive learning environment with classroom space;create bright, clean and organized spaces
What is motivation
The inner drive to act
The period of time between age two and age seven is called
Early childhood
The time between ages two and seven is called
Early childhood
The inability to think about how others think or perceive the world is called
Egocentrism
The inability to view things from others' point of view is called
Egocentrism
When Sarah gets a pimple, she feels like everyone's looking at it, This is a symptom of
Egocentrism
Erikson characterizes development as a series of _____
psychosocial stages
_____ leads to better _____
Attention, memory
What components does the ABCD method use
Audience, behavior, conditions, and degree of mastery
The process of making something automatic through lots of practice is called
Automaticity;
Why is preparing to teach in a diverse classroom getting so much attention in the field of education
Because there is a cultural/racial achievement gap, and diversity is increasing
Which would be the least relevant lesson for a student
Singing one's favorite patriotic song for his or her history s
Many children in kindergarten enjoy playing 'house
' How does the value of play benefit young children, according to Vygotsky;Play should be encouraged because it promotes new cognitive skills;
''The study of the socio-cultural impacts of tourism will help students as they evaluate tourism's contribution to the economy
''Relevant
Active listening comes from the person-centered therapy of _____
Carl Rogers
Understanding that things can be reversed is called
Reversibility
What is communication
ways to let others know thoughts and feelings
What three ways can teachers support learners during guided practice
whole group, small group, individually
The syllable level is where individual sounds are paired with a vowel. This level eases the transition from the isolation level to the _____ level
word
Things that just happened a few seconds ago are stored in _____, which is very limited
working memory
According to Renzulli, at the _____ of above-average ability, task commitment, and creativity
you will find gifted behavior;
Changing one's behavior to reach harmony with the environment is called
Adjustment
The time between childhood and adulthood is called
Adolescence
The time of life between childhood and adulthood is called
Adolescence
According to Bruner, a child between the age of one and six exists in the
Iconic stage
The benefits of preschool include
Socialization and learning from peers
What is reinforcement
Something that you or others do that make a desirable behavior likely to occur again
Schools categorize students in order to place students into the groups and programs that will maximize their value to society,This is why schools are sometimes called
Sorting machines
What is arguably the most important category for a class discussion rubric
Speaking
What does the letter 'S' represent in SMART goals
Specific
Which of the following statements about standardized testing is NOT true
Standardized tests are considered the most accurate and equitable measure of student performance
When planning a curriculum, what should a teacher consider first
Standards
Believing that the world is always the same is called
Static reasoning
What simple strategy can make Cold Calling more effective
Stating the question first
Which strategy for checking for understanding can help you see how a student is progressing in their learning
Student journal
How might using a vocabulary box help benefit an ELL student
Student taps into background knowledge and finds real world application;
What is a useful starting word for making an open-ended question
Why
A teacher makes sure to take time to encourage each of their students, no matter how poorly the student is doing in the class
Why might this teacher be called a humanist;Because they believe that all of their students should live up to their potential;
Which is an example of intrinsic motivation
A feeling of accomplishment
this student receive according to our example rubric where 4 is the highest score and 1 the lowest
1
According to emotional development theories, _____
11-year-olds are better at understanding other people's emotions than 3-year-olds
Based on recent research by the CDC, what is the prevalence rate of developmental disabilities in the United States
13,87%
How many minutes is the average adult's longest attention span
20 minutes
How long does puberty generally last
4 years
The average age range of compulsory education laws across the U.S. is _____
6-16
Middle childhood is the period of life from ages _____ to _____
7, 12
Middle childhood is the period of life between ages _____ and _____
7:12
June was born 6 years ago and is currently in the first grade, If June is found to be reading at a third grade level (that which is typical of children who are 8 years old), then her mental age is _____, which is _____
8; advanced
Which of the following scenarios would support the nativist perspective
A child puts words together to create sentences he has never heard before
Which is an example of an individually appropriate consideration for a student
A child's personal interests
What is a tool you can use in the beginning of the year to show students that giving their best effort is a core principle of the classroom
A classroom contract
What is a classroom community
A cooperative environment within a classroom, in which students play different roles, holding varying responsibilities, and successfully navigate interactions amongst one another;
Which of the following would BEST support student engagement in the classroom
A discussion on a learning concept depicted on a popular TV show
Which is the most accurate definition of an IEP
A document that tells teachers what academic and behavioral areas a student is working to improve
What is a hypothesis
A hypothesis is a testable theory about a question or problem
Which of the following attributes is not considered visible diversity
A person's education
Dr. Carter teaches psychology and gives a PowerPoint presentation during each of her class sessions
A presentation is an example of _____;expository instruction
A student who has difficulties with inattention would likely benefit from which of the following
A seat in the classroom that offers minimal distractions
Which best defines independent learning
A self-guided process to expand knowledge and skills
What is a self concept
A set of abilities and opinions by which we describe and categorize ourselves;
What is a warm-up activity
A short activity to help students get ready to work and learn
Which of the following is NOT an example of an outward sign of learning
A student who is staring at the floor
Which of the following is an example of mentoring in education
A teacher meets one-on-one with a student to provide guidance and extra help
What is Bloom's Taxonomy
A way of organizing the cognitive skills necessary to complete tasks from lowest to highest
Articulation deficits include all of the following EXCEPT:Distortions,Substitutions,Eliminations,Omissions
Eliminations
What should to do if you find that students aren't understanding the material you are teaching
Adjust your teaching to help students gain a better understanding of the material;
Soheil tries a new study strategy to prepare for an important test, then gets an A on that test
According to Thorndike's Law of Effect, how is Soheil most likely to react;Soheil will probably use that study strategy the next time he prepares for a test;
Bryan has autism, and often seems aloof and standoffish
According to experts, this is because _____;he doesn't adequately understand emotions and empathy
What part of the SMART learning objectives ensures that the learning objective is realistic
Achievable
What is one thing questions are really good at
Activating prior knowledge
Which of the following BEST defines the cooperative learning method known as reciprocal questioning
After a presentation, students ask and answer each others' questions, with 'stem' questions provided by a teacher
Which of the following activities BEST aligns with the concept of practical learning
After learning about current social issues, students write letters to elected officials urging them to action
What types of experiences should teachers provide to build confidence and independence in their students
Age-appropriate and individually appropriate experiences
_____ designed the first intelligence test
Alfred Binet
What can smartboards be used to display to the whole class:Games that the class can play together,Educational content such as videos,All of these answers are correct,Educational websites
All answers are correct
What is included in invisible diversity
All answers are examples of invisible diversity
Realia might be:All of these are correct,Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in front of the class using English to describe every detail,Running around the room to demonstrate the verb,to run,Pointing to your shoe
All are correct
What is a common issue middle and secondary school students go through:Issues with authority,Rejection,All are correct,Romantic relationship challenges,Problems with peers
All are correct
Besides being affected by one's own life at school, a teen can often become upset about:A divorce or remarriage,Not getting along with parent,Family changes, A death of someone close to them,All are correct
All are correct Darla is a 15 year old who just started at a new school and is having trouble making friends; There's a good chance Darla is feeling;Socially inadequate
What is a benefit to community-based learning
All of the above
The hook used to teach a lesson should:Engage students' curiosity,All of the answers are correct,Draw on the content of the lesson,Be exciting to students
All of the answers are correct
What are some typical responses of students when asked to think reflectively:Some students have difficulty with the process,Some students do well with the process right away,Some students simply balk,All of the answers are correct
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following are elements of cooperative learning, as identified by Johnson and Johnson:Positive interdependence,Individual accountability,Face-to-face interaction,All of the answers are correct
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is a benefit of a flipped classroom:More instructional time devoted to complex tasks,Students can take as long as they need to understand fundamental concepts,Parents can be more involved in their children's education,All of the answers are correct
All of the answers are correct
Which of these are key factors to quality independent learning activities:Activities need to be organized and well-managed,It should be built on standards-based curricula,All of the answers are correct,Students need to be held accountable
All of the answers are correct
Which of the following is NOT a cause of developmental delay in children
All of the options are causes of developmental delay in children;
What are the components of quality instruction:independent practice,guided practice,all of these,direct instruction
All of these
What is an important aspect of the learning environment:all of these,allowing all students ways to make sense of new ideas,engaging students in,decision-making,promoting problem solving
All of these
Which of the following is a benefit of using warm-ups and daily reviews:All of these,They help students transition from class to class,They provide student with necessary practice,They help scaffold student learning
All of these
According to the SMART learning objective formula, which of the following clearly shows a measurable goal for a student studying astronomy:Students should be able to complete quizzes about the properties of each planet,Students should be able to create a visual presentation about each planet,Students should be able to verbally describe the properties of each planet,All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
For what can a student use a laptop or computer in the classroom:All of these answers are correct,Use education tools,Produce work,Access educational websites
All of these answers are correct
Which is a skill used when note-taking or summarizing:vaulting,analyzing,being metacognitive,All of these answers are correct
All of these answers are correct
Which is an example of autonomy:All of these are correct,Students making choices for themselves,Students letting their preferences be known,Students who are sure of themselves as individuals
All of these are correct
On which of the following situations is an advance organizer being used:All of these are examples of an advance organizer,Asking students to draw a diagram to compare and contrast yesterday's topic with the topic about to be covered,Asking students to write down what they already know and what they want to know about firefighters before learning about firefighters,Using an analogy to relate the social interactions of bees in a hive to that of humans in a community
All of these are examples
Which of the following examples represents a function of a school,Transmitting knowledge and academic skills,Teaching students how to interact with others,Transmitting cultural norms and values,All of these are true
All of these are true
Carol, a teacher in Texas, has a beginning English language learner in her class this year
All of these expectations are appropriate in regards to the student except;Student will reach an advanced-high level if s/he works hard;
Which is a characteristic of a learner-centered classroom:teachers get to know students well,teachers and students set short- term goals,flexible groupings are used,all of these are correct
All of theses are correct
What is communication:Communication is nonverbal cues,Communication is written language,Communication is talking,All other answers
All other answers
What should you do if a student seems very uncertain when you question them
Allow them to turn to a friend or classmate for support;
Which one of the conditions below is NOT considered a developmental disability
Alzheimer's disease
If a student notes a connection between how much they practice kicking a ball and how well they play soccer, then what have they formed
An S-R bond
Which of the following can be used as an advance organizer
An analogy comparing something that is seemingly unrelated to the new topic;
Which of these is a concept attainment strategy
An art teacher wants his students to learn what watercolor paintings are and are not; He holds up pictures of watercolor paintings and says, 'yes,' and pictures of non-watercolor paintings and says, 'no' so that the students can figure out the common concept;
What is personal diversity
An individual's unique blend of visible and invisible diversity traits
School initiatives designed to discourage and end bullying are called what
Anti-bullying campaigns
Standards-based assessments are typically
Any assessment that meets the intent of the standards
Guided practice can be used in
Any class where English Language Learners and other students need support;
The term 'developmental disabilities' describes
Any one of three main conditions that emerge during key developmental periods in adulthood which significantly,Any one of a number of conditions that emerge during key developmental periods in childhood which significantly impact a person's physical,cognitive, or behavioral health
Who developed the philosophy of realism
Aristotle
Linda did not put in enough time to memorize her character's script for the school play rehearsal
As a result, her teacher gave the part to another student; Linda learns not to repeat the action if she wants to have a major role in future plays; Which of the following explains this outcome;The law of effect
How should you view the parents of your students
As partners
How can you use questioning to assess your students' understanding
Ask questions midway through your lesson;
If a teacher is trying to use culturally relevant pedagogy she would most likely use which of the following instructional strategies
Ask students to explain the course material by using their own experience to clarify the information;
Richard Daniels has three older siblings who did well in school
At school, every time he meets a new teacher, he usually receives a big smile and is told something similar to, 'I know you'll do well; All of the Daniels kids are smart;' His teachers often call on him in class and value his input; Richard works hard to live up to this expectation; As a result, he performs well academically; This is an example of _____;The Pygmalion effect
A good time for a reflective, downtime activity would best occur
At the end of class;
Control of _____ improves in middle childhood
Attention
What psychosocial crisis results in either a feeling of confidence or inadequacy
Autonomy vs shame and doubt Mary is beginning to see herself primarily as a musician, and is focusing less on activities that don't relate to music; Mary is in which of Erikson's stages;Identity vs; role confusion Traditionally, intelligence has been defined as;Scholastic aptitude
Students' prior knowledge is the same as their
Background knowledge
Maria studied hard and received an A on her history assignment, She felt proud and was reinforced to continue to study hard for every history exam, Which motivational perspective is represented in this scenario
Behaviorist perspective
Which of the following statements is part of Thorndike's Law of Effect
Behaviors followed by reinforcements are more likely to occur again in the future;
If you graphed every IQ score in the world, the graph would resemble that of a _____
Bell
U.S. schools serve two main purposes
Besides education, U.S. schools are meant to provide;Socialization
Which of the following descriptions best fits both the controversies of self-fulfilling prophecies and tracking in education
Both deal with how the expectations of others affect student performance After observing her lesson, Ms.Jones' principal encouraged her to use some within-class ability grouping; What might the principal expect to witness in future observations;Students are placed into small groups within a single classroom based upon their performance level;
Scaffolding instruction allows teachers to
Break instruction into smaller components so that students can organize information;
Brian doesn't like being told what to do, He feels bossed around by his parents and doesn't want to listen to his teachers
Brian has a(n);Issue with authority
Which is NOT a component of learning objectives
Broad
What is an example of constructive play
Building a city made out of blocks;
Which of the following is NOT true
Bullying is behavior that can be dealt with through planned ignoring
Why are self-directed learning and self-evaluation key elements in building lifelong learners
By combining a knowledge of how to learn with a knowledge of their own weaknesses, they give people the tools they need to learn new things;
How can teachers help students with little access to technology
By giving them extra time to explore technology;
Why is chunking helpful
By grouping pieces of information together, they become easier to remember;
How can teachers develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills in their students
By having the students work in groups;
How could a teacher use the human tendency to strive for positive things as a teaching technique
By making a wall chart to record each time a student handed in homework on time with a star
How does school often influence a student's cognitive development
By offering more challenging subjects
Which of the following behaviors would NOT be considered characteristic of a child with hyperactivity
Calling out frequently without waiting be called upon
Focusing on one aspect of a situation and ignoring others is called
Centration
Which activity provides an alternative way for students to communicate besides speaking
Chalk Talk
Ms
Chang's class is starting a six-week unit on plant growth; Which of the following activities would she MOST LIKELY use to incorporate experiential learning;Students each plant seeds in pots then track the growth progress over the course of six weeks
With regard to religious diversity in the classroom, which of the following is something that a teacher would not do
Change policies regarding separation of church and state
Jenny is teaching a unit on decimal numbers, but she's noticing that her students find the lesson too easy, What should she do
Change the lesson to make it more challenging What is prior knowledge;What is already known about a topic Which two things should teachers keep in mind when planning instruction to maximize student learning;Student interest and prior knowledge
Which description best describes modifications
Changes to what the student learns;
Which of the following occurs during the preoperational stage of development
Children become inquisitive and uses mental representations for objects
All of the following statements are true about language development in children EXCEPT
Children who are emotionally reactive develop language quickly
Which statement is correct
Class discussions teach students essential life skills;
At the PTA meeting, several in attendance spoke out against tracking Which argument was counterproductive
Class division always leads students to develop lifelong feelings of self-confidence;
Understanding that one category of things can contain another category of things is called
Classification
Which of the following statements about effective classroom management is FALSE
Classroom management should include no less than 10 classroom rules
Growth and change of thinking skills is called
Cognitive development
Growth in thinking skills is called
Cognitive development
Intellectual growth is called
Cognitive development
The process of growth in the area of thinking is called
Cognitive development
When working memory is overtaxed with too much information, it results in
Cognitive load;
Which of these is perhaps the oldest questioning technique
Cold Calling
What is considerate communication
Communication where everyone is respected for the values, beliefs, and ideas
What type of community-based learning strategy solves a community problem
Community-based research
Which tool can help a teacher produce lessons or, through connecting with a projector, show the classroom educational content
Computers
This is the theory that describes learning as an active process of constructing new ideas or concepts based on previous knowledge
Constructivism
Reflective thinking is what type of process
Constructivist
Which educational perspective proposes that the responsibility of learning falls on the learner rather than the teacher
Constructivist
What is a class discussion
Conversations that involve every student in the class and require them to use their knowledge of a topic to participate thoughtfully
Which of the following is an example of reversibility
Counting forwards and backwards
Why are crash diets not recommended for children
Crash diets deprive a child of nutrients crucial for health and growth
Carlos needs to develop a website for his computer technology class, What level of Bloom's taxonomy is demonstrated by this assignment
Creating (synthesis)
The process of change that all humans experience is called
Development
The psychologist who developed the theory of egocentrism was
David Elkind
Conservation depends partly upon
Decentration
All of the following can be expressions of a developmental abnormality in a child, EXCEPT:Difficulty with social interactions,Cognitive dysfunctions,Decreased emotional expressions,Physical delays
Decreased emotional expressions
In the IDEAL Strategy, what does the letter 'D' stand for
Define
How is developmental abnormality defined
Development that is significantly delayed or different from that of peers;
During middle childhood, which of the following is TRUE
Differences in the sizes of children become more marked
Which of the following lists the four stages James Marcia outlined for identity status, in the correct order
Diffusion, Foreclosure, Moratorium, Achievement
Which type of instruction puts the teacher in the role of controller or organizer
Direct instruction
Which of the following is an example of a phonological process disorder
Dot for got
What does Mr, Jefferson's yarn activity help students learn
Each other's names and attributes, as well as teamwork
Which of the following is a modification
Eliminating an answer choice on a test;
Refining your knowledge of a word through multiple exposures is an example of
Extended mapping
Withdrawing a reinforcement that leads to behaviors stopping is called
Extinction
What is the main difference between extrinsic motivators and self-evaluation
Extrinsic motivators rely on motivation from outside the individual, while self-evaluation relies on motivation from within the individual;
Which of the following BEST describes the early childhood teacher's role during play
Facilitator and observer
What can you do if you want to make sure your goals and objectives are aligned with TEKS
Familiarize yourself deeply with the standards for your grade
Learning a new word after only one or two exposures to the word is an example of
Fast mapping
When a toddler repeats a curse word, it is an example of
Fast mapping
_____ mapping involves learning a word quickly, but _____ mapping can refine the definition and increase accuracy of vocabulary
Fast; extended
Which of the following steps occur the least in the communication process
Feedback
Which of the following is NOT a type of graphic organizer
Flexibility
________ allow students to organize information ____, linearly, or in a cyclical fashion
Flow charts; chronologically
A child with Asperger syndrome would likely experience difficulty in all the following situations EXCEPT which one
Following clearly written instructions to assemble a remote-control helicopter
Which of these involves having students move around the classroom
Four Corners
Which of the following statement about growth is FALSE
Growth impacts the mind
Why are games with rules helpful to children
Games with rules help children learn how to follow life's rules;
The model of reflection that takes students through a 5-step process of asking key questions is known as what
Gibbs' Model
Which of the following scenarios is the BEST example of the typical presentation of early onset bipolar disorder
Gina is depressed most of the time and has only had very brief periods that may have been mania
How do boys and girls compare with regards to physical development
Girls develop before boys do
You notice several students in your class are struggling with a concept that will be built on in further lessons
Given what you've learned about scaffolding, you should _____;provide extra support for those students to help them master the concept; All of these are possible ways to scaffold a unit about the Revolutionary War EXCEPT for _____;Teach one class period lesson that covers all aspects of the War in a lecture format What is the main purpose of scaffolding instruction;Breaking up information into smaller chunks to provide support for student learning Scaffolding instruction can help you better identify which students; Students that are having trouble and need extra support
Analyze the statements below and indicate which one BEST distinguishes between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement
Giving a student something that he or she does want is called;Positive reinforcement means giving a student something he wants while negative reinforcement means taking away something the student does not want;
Which of the following typical classroom experiences might be based on the principles in Thorndike's Law of Effect
Giving students gold stars for good behavior, to increase how often they show these behaviors;
Which answer choice represents an example of effective academic instruction for students with ADHD.Using learning assessments to gain an understanding of the most effective ways for students to learnAll of the following are examples of a classroom accommodation EXCEPT _____
Giving students with ADHD additional time to submit assignments that involve writing
Differentiated instruction maximizes all students' potential by
Giving them multiple opportunities to grow in ways that work for each student
What is one important criterion for an instructional goal
Goals should be realistically attainable
How does puberty begin
Gonadotropins are released, activating the sex glands;
What can technology never replace
Good teaching methods
Which of the following is NOT a developmental skill used for measuring a child's development
Gross anatomy
Which of the following is NOT a step in PBL
Group development of solutions
Which of the following statements is NOT true
Having a developmental delay is not the same thing as having a developmental disability, though it is possible for a developmental delay to develop into a developmental disability if left untreated,Child abuse or neglect can lead to developmental delay,Symptoms of developmental delay are the same no matter the type of developmental delay;
What is peer teaching
Having students develop a lesson to give to other students
Which is the best example of an engagement strategy
Having students perform a mock trial
Edgar teaches literature at a public high school
He focuses his curriculum on books by writers like Locke, Homer, and Marlowe; What are these works called;Classics What key idea surrounding the classics does Shakespeare's writing his famous play Macbeth exemplify;Great Conversation
Sam's younger brother stops crying when he hears a specific nursery rhyme As a child, Sam plays the song often for his little brother; As an adult, Sam tries to play the same song for his own child; Sam's behavior is an example of learning because
He has changed his behavior based on his environment
Johny is a second-year freshman
He is having some difficulties in understanding his professor because he did not have enough sleep; Why is this an example of noise;His fatigue is preventing him from decoding the message;
Slang learned outside of the class may have to be defined for ELLs, an example of this is
He scarfed his food down
Hector showed his students how to create a box out of notebook paper
He then asked them to take out a few pieces of paper and try it for themselves; This is an example of _____;direct instruction
James is struggling in school
He was born twelve years ago, but he is having difficulty answering the types of questions in class that can be typically answered correctly by other twelve-year-olds; His IQ seems more in line with that of an eight-year-old; What is James's chronological age;12
What is one strategy for ensuring emotional safety
Help students learn language for talking about their emotions;
What does Mr, Jefferson do to help his students be more independent when communicating with each other
Helps them practice good communication and problem-solving skills
General 'mental short-cuts' or quick decision-making rules, such as, 'you get what you pay for' or 'shorter lines move more quickly' could be considered what type of problem-solving strategy
Heuristics
A school's _____ unintentionally teaches students the social attitudes and habits that will allow them to fit into society
Hidden curriculum
What did Robert Rosenthal show in his 1964 classroom experiment
High expectations lead to greater success, low expectations lead to lesser success
Which of the following does NOT affect growth spurts
High grades
How does motivation affect learning
High levels of motivation will increase persistence, enhance cognitive processes, and lead to improved performance;
Ahmed is a student from Lebanon
His knowledge of the English language is limited; This limited knowledge probably means that his reading level is;Intermediate
All of the following are examples of environmental influences on gender differences, EXCEPT
Hormones
What do student jobs in the classroom help students emulate
How people are responsible for jobs in a large-scale community or society
Laura is enjoying her debate class and the views her other classmates are bringing up
How would you describe the stage of development she has reached;She is now in the formal operational stage of development;
Who first proposed the idea of multiple intelligences
Howard Gardner
This refers to the knowledge and skills necessary to make a person more productive in, and valuable to, society
Human capital
After doing well in a several AP Biology classes and performing a lot of research, Juan has decided he wants to become a doctor Juan is mostly likely in what stage of development
Identity Achievement
Which is a good example of the outcome step of the WOOP process if a student's goal is to get an 80% or higher on their history test
If I get an 80% or higher on the history test, I will no longer have a failing grade in history class; My parents will allow me to spend more time with my friends if I am not failing;
The belief that everyone is paying attention to you is called
Imaginary audience
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dysgraphia
Impairment in reading
Teachers often have students with different skill levels in their classrooms at the same time
In order to meet the needs of all students, teachers must do what; Differentiate instruction
How can educators use indices of motivation
In the classroom, educators should use the indices of motivation to reinforce activities and interests that students already show an existing partiality for;
Why do progressivists emphasize the scientific method
It allows students to study aspects of the world in a way that interests them
Why do schools utilize blended learning
It allows teachers to personalize student instruction The _____ is a special type of _____ model where students participate in online activities prior to each class session;flipped classroom, rotation What of the following phrases best describes blended learning;It combines elements of face-to-face and online instruction; Which of the following is NOT one of the benefits associated with using student blogs as a learning tool;They can introduce students to a topic; Which of the blended learning strategies can be helpful for students who are shy or may need time to process class information;Discussion boards Which of the following is NOT a benefit of student-centered instruction;Increased dependence Traditional lecture in a classroom is an example of _____;teacher-centered instruction
All of the following statements are true about adolescent sexual development, EXCEPT
It begins at the same age for everybody
How does play benefit children
It can help increase their social and thinking skills;
How does egocentrism evolve through the stages of development
It first appears in the preoperational stage, subsides in the concrete operational stage, and re-appears in the formal operational stage
Why is critical thinking important for learning
It gives students the ability to reach a deeper understanding of the material and create solutions; How does student-centered learning benefit learners;It helps students retain more information and have a high rate of learning and motivation; The origins of student-centered instruction lie in which of the following psychological movements;Humanistic Which of the following BEST defines cooperative learning;Learning groups of mixed abilities, where the success of the group is rewarded instead of the individual
Why is fighting with parents during adolescence actually a positive thing
It helps teens explore boundaries and build autonomy;
Why should teachers use questioning techniques
It helps them provide the best instruction by gauging the students' learning before, during, and after the lesson; Rachel is working with her students to teach them long division; She walks through the principles on the SMART Board and directs the students to try the math problem using their iPads; Rachel monitors the class and gives assistance while adjusting the instruction as needed; Why does Rachel use this instructional strategy in her classroom;To factor each student's level and learning style to ensure optimum learning;
Why is timing important to a learning objective
It helps to determine if a learning objective can be achieved within a certain timeframe;
How would you describe secondary sex characteristic changes
It includes the growth of body hair and changes in body shape, voice, and body odor Developmentally normal boys experience puberty at what age range Between the ages of 9 and 17
Why is it important for adolescents to have supportive friends
It influences their identity by giving them a sense of self-esteem and belonging
Why is adolescence such an important time in one's life
It is a period of self-discovery;
Why is adolescence an important time in life
It is a time when people experience many physical, social, emotional, and intellectual changes
How would you describe the milestone of decentration in the concrete operational stage of development
It is a way of considering matters from multiple perspectives, rather than just one;
Why is the development of fine motor coordination in early childhood so important
It is involved in countless activities that adults may take for granted, such as playing sports and drawing;
How does an adolescent's self concept differ from a child's
It is more descriptive, more complex, and more realistic;
When would a student require articulation therapy
It is needed when the student has difficulty producing one or more sounds
All of the following are elements of direct instruction EXCEPT
It is project based
Why is physical development important for babies and toddlers
It leads to improved motor skills, which allows them to explore the environment
Why is an increase in balance so important to a child's physical development in early childhood
It makes additional exploration of his environment possible, which leads to learning
How does the normal development of young girls differ from that of young boys
It occurs earlier in most cases
The psychologist who said that early childhood is the preoperational stage of development was
Jean Piaget
Who was the father of the concept attainment model
Jerome Bruner
Which of the following represents two of the cooperative learning methods used by teachers employing cooperative learning theory
Jigsaw & reciprocal questioning
Which of the following educators was a major contributor to progressivism
John Dewey
Who introduced cooperative learning structures to American classrooms
John Dewey
What is prerequisite knowledge
Knowledge you expect students to already have before you start something new
Which of the following statements is a critique of the nativist theory of language development
Language develops at a slower pace than the theory suggests
Which of the following statements is NOT a nativist perspective on language development
Language is developed through imitation;
What is the most important thing to do to incorporate multiple intelligences into your teaching
Learn about students preferred learning styles through questioning and observation
Why is meta-cognition critical to learning
Learning depends on knowing what you know and how you learn
Thorndike's conception of connectionism asserts that
Learning is about forming questions
What can a 10 year old do that a 5 year old cannot
Make predictions
Which of the following tips should a teacher remember when conducting experiments with her class
Make sure students are testing a clear question or problem
Which of the following is NOT a good way to build a classroom community
Making students tell on each other when someone is not being responsible
What is a common fallacy when thinking about ELL students and math
Math is just numbers; it is the same around the world;
Which skills are traditionally associated with intelligence
Mathematical-logical and linguistic
As a young adult, Cara begins a career, learns new skills in the workplace and forms a healthy relationship She is showing signs of
Maturation
Mauricio is a student from Guatemala, When it comes to speaking, he can participate in conversations although, at times, he needs to pause to find a word/expression that conveys what he wants to say, Mauricio has an accent but he is not difficult to understand, He uses appropriate tenses although he makes a few mistakes here and there
Mauricio's level in speaking, according to the 'Texas English Language Proficiency Standards' (ELPS), is;Advanced
According to Vygotsky, which of the following is true about the acquisition of meaning and understanding
Meaning is acquired as people interact According to Vygotsky, a child's use of the word 'da' for daddy is indicative of which stage of speech development;Autonomous speech Taking away something that a student does want is called;Negative punishment
Mr. Parker always begins each physics class by asking 'What do you think will happen if...' He believes that acknowledging students' previous beliefs about physical laws will increase their motivation to understand new and accurate concepts
Mr; Parker is utilizing the _____ perspective;cognitive
Which of the following is the best example of the obstacle step of the WOOP process if a student's goal is to get an 80% or higher on their history test:I often fail tests in history because I don't pay attention in class
My history class is before lunchtime and I'm often hungry and distracted,If I stay up the night before a test, I am usually too tired to focus on the test; When I don't sleep well, I get C's, D's or F's on my tests; If I don't get sleep before this test, I don't think I can get an 80% or better,I have basketball practice during this time of year and don't always have a lot of time to study; I think about studying but it doesn't happen,All answers are correct; All answers are correct
_____ refers to traits that are biological or inherited
Nature
Once children see that they have this power, they learn to resolve conflicts peacefully
Negotiation
_____ refers to the brain's ability to grow and change and is at highest point during _____
Neuroplasticity, early childhood
Cold Calling works best when combined with which of these
No Opt Out
What is it called when students must attempt to answer a question or participate in a class discussion when called on
No opt-out
The main reason teachers should use a variety of strategies for each standard is because
Not every student has the same learning style
Which of these is not a way to motivate students
Not giving verbal feedback
How can establishing routines help students with developmental delays
Predictability and structure give students a sense of stability that boosts their confidence in being able to follow routines
_____ refers to the way the environment acts upon a person
Nurture
Saying 'geen ake' for 'green snake' is an example of
Omission
How do Bruner and Piaget's views differ
Only Bruner believed that development is a continuous process, not a series of stages;
What is the purpose of the talking ball
Only the person holding the ball can talk; When done, they pass it to the next speaker;
Every time young Haley says the word 'teddy,' she is given her favorite stuffed bear, which reinforces her understanding and continued use of the word for getting the toy According to behaviorist theory, this is an example of
Operant conditioning
Which statement best describes learning goals
Overall general targets for learning
What do people like to do that makes using the concept attainment model or strategy in teaching work so well
People like to categorize similar characteristics together into groups to make sense of their diverse and complex worlds
The belief that you are special and the normal rules don't apply to you is a
Personal fable
Which of the following is true of physical development
Physical development is part of the early childhood curriculum
What is the last step of the WOOP process
Plan action steps that address how to overcome obstacles on the way to a goal;
Intentionally ignoring negative or disruptive behaviors is called
Planned ignoring
Which of the following refers to the way environment or behavior can affect a person's brain
Plasticity
Which of the following is true about play
Play is how young children do the most learning
Giving a student something that he or she does not want is called
Positive punishment
One of the most valuable strategies in which positive behavior is met with praise in the hopes that it will continue is called what
Positive reinforcement
Symbolic thought can lead to the ability to
Read and write
Using the WOOP method, a student's goal should be
Realistic yet challenging;
The idea that two things can be changed to balance each other out is called
Reciprocity
If a school counselor feels unable to help a student, he or she will
Refer the student to an outside counselor
What is interdependence
Reliance on one another
What level of Bloom's taxonomy is demonstrated by a student reciting information
Remembering (knowledge)
Which of the following is not an example of teacher-student communication
Report cards sent home about students' progress
A graphic organizer helps students
Retain information, organize ideas, and to represent complex ideas in a visual manner;
Which of the following is NOT a principle of Jeffersonianism
Rote learning
Which method asks students to write a topic sentence
Rule-Based method
What is it called when you build on previously learned information to relate and connect it to new concepts
Scaffolding
What is the process of setting and testing hypotheses called
Scientific method
Kate noticed that all of the desks in her math and science classrooms are blue
She concludes that all of the desks in all of the classrooms must also be blue; This is an example of _____;inductive reasoning
Julie made a list for herself of the four aspects of the classroom that she, as a teacher, can focus on to differentiate instruction
She made an error; Review Julie's list and indicate which answer Julie got wrong; Julie's List
Trisha wrote an unfamiliar math problem on the board
She then asked her students to brainstorm and discuss with each other possible solutions to the problem while she observed; This is an example of _____;discovery instruction
Hanna isn't sure what topic to pick for her public speaking class, so she decides to draw out possible solutions in a visual way, to help her explore the options
She writes down different ideas, circles them, then draws lines connecting different related ideas; Which problem-solving strategy is Hanna using;Graphic representations
All of the following are examples of activities that children may become better at during middle childhood with the improvement of their motor skills EXCEPT
Singing
How are social development and emotional development different
Social development is about learning to interact with others, while emotional development is about understanding emotions;
Which educational psychology perspective proposes that learning occurs through observation
Social-Cognitive
The bell rings for second period and all of the students stand up, look towards the American flag and begin saying the Pledge of Allegiance, This is an example of
Socialization
Why has the concept of thematic units shifted
Teachers want students to be more metacognitive;
It's important for teachers to identify the the key terms or critical content from the state standards they teach because
Teachers will have a better understanding of the scope of the content they're responsible for
Which of the following is NOT one of the intelligences identified by Gardner
Technological
If a school district provides teachers with textbooks and curriculum, why should teachers still develop annual and unit plans
Textbooks may not address all required standards, and teachers might have to supplement the curriculum;
The observation that high expectations lead to greater achievement is called what
The Pygmalion effect
What is the one skill that modern corporations are looking for in the people they hire
The ability to get along with others
A flat rectangle of snow covering a driveway is shoveled into a big, tall pile If a child has a sense of conservation, then what conclusion will they draw about the snow
The amount of snow that covered the driveway and the amount of snow in the pile are the same
Which of the following is not true of concept attainment
The concept is given to students at the beginning of this strategy;
All of the following statements correctly describe the conversation level EXCEPT
The conversation must be error free
What are multiple intelligences in education
The different modes of learning, or learning styles, that students learn best through
Which of the following factors support the nativist theory of language development
The idea of universal grammar
What is egocentrism
The inability to see things from others' point of view;
Which statement is TRUE of the seven levels of articulation therapy
The levels must be followed in order
How does the prefrontal lobe affect a child's development
The prefrontal lobe is the part of the brain responsible for planning and problem solving, so these capacities improve
Differentiated instruction is
The process of giving students multiple ways of accessing content
What does it mean to check for understanding
The process through which a teacher determines if students are learning and understanding the things being taught to them;
What is the classroom environment
The relationships and interactions between everyone involved in education
Which of these is NOT true about independent learning
The student must be alone
What is reversibility
The understanding that objects can go back to their original state
Differentiating instruction means
The use of various instructional strategies in order to support all students;
While at preschool, a child might become potty trained by watching his/her peers go to the bathroom, What is this an example of
The zone of proximal development
Besides motivational tools for students, what else is needed from the teacher
Their own motivation What is an example of a motivational tool:Varied learning exercises,Rewards,All of these answers are correct,Praise; All of these answers are correct
How does interactive learning take place in the classroom
There are many different forms of interactive learning, with or without technology;
Which of the following is the BEST definition of realism
There is a true reality that exists whether or not people perceive it;
Why do teens tend to argue more with their parents during adolesence
These arguments are a result of their ability to think critically as they gain argumentative skills;
Which of the following is NOT true about graphic organizers
They are always subject specific;
Alex and Betty are the exact same age, but Alex has a learning disability Should we expect their respective levels of cognitive development to be the same or different? Why?
They'll be different, because Alex has a disability
How does transitivity work
Things are ordered by comparing them to a benchmark item
What does it mean to analyze teacher-student communication
Think deeply about how teachers and students are connecting with each other;
Which activity involves everyone in the classroom at once
Think, Pair, Share
Miss Rogers' business students will be participating in mock interviews next week
This assignment is an example of __;an authentic activity
A child is labeled as having a 'behavioral problem' because he had some behavioral difficulties in his class the previous year
This child ends up frequently acting out and disrupting class the following year with a new teacher; This could be considered an example of _____;A self-fulfilling prophecy
Individuals commonly find mates while attended a college or university
This is an example of _____;a latent function of school
You coach a basketball team, and one of your players asks you if he's shooting the ball correctly, You model the correct form and explain the technique to him
This is an example of _____;interactive instruction
Colleges help prepare students for their future careers
This is an example of a _____ function of the school;manifest
To review the module lesson, Martina directs her students to pair up and quiz each other on what they've learned
This is an example of;Active learning
Alexis is able to arrange six wooden blocks from smallest to largest
This is an example of;Seriation
Donnie has received a score of 120 based on an intelligence test he has taken
This is known as his _____, which is above average;intelligence quotient
Jeffersonianism is the philosophy of education based on the principles of _____
Thomas JeffersonWhich of the following is NOT an objective of citizen education;Students should be able to recite the Preamble to the Constitution from memory Mark uses a wheelchair and attends a middle school where there are no sports and recreational activities that accommodate physically-disabled students; Which of the following principles of education would address this issue;Inclusive education
Which of the following accurately describes a difference between Asperger syndrome and autism
Those with Asperger's have normal or above average intelligence and language skills
Why might an adolescent begin bullying or hurting himself or herself
To deal with the stress brought on by changes in their life
Which of the following describes a reason why teachers should plan cross-curricular units or lessons
To help students synthesize their learning
Why was the first intelligence test designed
To identify students that needed extra help;
How should tablets be used in the classroom
To supplement instruction through games and apps that reinforce concepts;
Between-class ability grouping is also known as
Tracking
Which of these involves talking to the person next to the student
Turn and Talk
Examples of prefixes or suffixes are
Un, non, ing, ism
What level of Bloom's Taxonomy is demonstrated by a student explaining the main idea of a short story
Understanding (comprehension)
Which of the following might be prerequisite knowledge for learning to comprehend a fable
Understanding what a moral is
How can teachers determine a student's prior knowledge
Use a pre-assessment All of the following are ways a teacher can get to know their students' interests, EXCEPT:Use an interest inventory,Have conversations with students,Read studies about the interests of students,Invite families to school; Read studies about the interests of students Which of the following best explains the routine Ask 3 Before Me;Ask 3 peers any question about a lesson or activity before asking the teacher;Mr. Moore teaches high school math; He consistently struggles to get his class settled and ready for the daily lesson; Which of the following would be the best advice for Mr; Moore;As students enter the classroom, he should have a short exercise, or bell ringer, on the board for students to complete In Mrs. Jones' classroom, when students need to use the restroom, they raise their hand while making a sign language 'r' with their raised hand; This is an example of which of the following classroom management techniques;the use of a routine
Which of the following statements is an example of a learning objective
Use knowledge of onset times to decode three-letter words
One strategy that may help English learners is
Use realia to explain vocabulary words
Scaffolding instruction is used in much the same way as what process
Using supports to build a building
You are a teacher who never seems to finish all your plans in one class period
Usually, the bell rings and students scramble to pack up their things while you shout out the homework over the noise; Which of the following solutions would be best for you to try;Set a timer to indicate a two-minute warning for the end of class What is the general term for the tactics a teacher uses to keep students focused, on task, and productive;classroom management When creating classroom rules, teachers should;Involve students in the creation of rules and consequences
A type of compare/contrast organizer is
Venn diagram
Which of the following is NOT frequently seen in children on the autism spectrum
Violent or destructive behavior Which of the following is typical of a child with Asperger's syndrome;Physical clumsiness
_____ is a part of language acquisition and is learned very quickly in children
Vocabulary
What should you do after asking a question to a student
Wait a while so that they can think;
Which of the following is the best example of a specific learning objective
We will examine the seventeen species of penguins and discuss their similarities and differences
A student in your classroom just related something you are teaching to a topic they discussed in another class
What kind of chart can you use to recognize and reinforce this effort;Making connections
Marcos just learned how to calculate averages in his math class and now he is using this knowledge to compute his GPA
What level of Bloom's taxonomy is demonstrated in this example;Applying
A student repeatedly interrupts other speakers and is very rude when addressing his classmates
What score in 'behavior' should
A teacher tells students to close their eyes and imagine that they are taking a test, She tells them the test will be easy for them if they believe they will do well, The students think about this by visualizing and rehearsing the feeling in their mind, The teacher asks the students to open their eyes
What would you say about this particular approach to mental rehearsal:A student may not identify obstacles they may encounter or make a plan to address them in order to get a good grade on the test,Students may not recognize areas where they need to work hard to get to the point where they will do well on the test,This method has the potential to to do more harm than good,All answers are correct; All answers are correct
What is developmental delay
When a child does not achieve developmental milestones within the normal age range;
Connectionists emphasize the importance of readiness to learn because
When a person is ready to learn, they form stronger S-R bonds
Jean-Claude is a United States student from France
When his teacher and peers talk, he does not understand most of what they say; At times, he can't get specific words or phrases; Gestures and visual aids don't provide a lot of assistance for him but he is too shy/doesn't know how to express his struggle; According to the 'Texas English Language Proficiency Standards' (ELPS), Jean-Claude is a beginning student in this skill;listening
Which of these is a great tip for teachers to use when using the concept attainment model and strategy in their classroom
When students are trying to figure out the concept, ask them to brainstorm aloud together;
When should a modification be used
When the student is not capable of meeting the learning objectives;
April spends most of her spare time either playing her cello or dancing
Which intelligences does April display;Musical and bodily-kinesthetic
Brandon discovers that the more he practices welding pipes in shop class, the better skilled he becomes at it
Which law explains this outcome;The law of exercise
Studies show that white, middle and higher income students routinely do better than minority and lower income students
Which of the following is NOT a cited reason why;Genetic differences
Students are required to write a five paragraph essay
Which of the following is the best example of a modification of this assignment;Write three paragraphs instead of five;
James is looking for ways to reduce the amount of direct instruction in his lessons
Which of the following learning activities could he use with his third-grade students;Learning about plant growth
Even though Joel graduated from college years ago, he continues to spend hours each week reading and studying
Which of the following terms BEST captures what kind of learner Joel is;lifelong
How are white matter and grey matter different
White matter is the communication part of the brain, while grey matter is the information processing part of the brain
A general definition for giftedness is _____
a child who is gifted was born with that ability
If parents are religious, but their kids are not, it is considered
a non-shared value
When everyone in a family agrees that exploring nature is important, it is _____
a shared value
How did Renzulli theorize that giftedness arises,Through the interaction of three human traits
above average abilities, task commitment and creativity;
When Thorndike started his experiments, he believed that if _____ behavior got rewarded, the subjects of study were more likely to repeat that behavior
accidental
Paraphrasing, summarizing, and questioning/clarifying are all examples of _____
active listening techniques
If you walk away and feel both heard and understood, that is an example that the other person was _____
actively listening to you
The time between childhood and adulthood is referred to as _____
adolescence
Dr. Carlson is a college professor who teaches Anatomy and Physiology, He has just compared the human eye to a camera so that his students better understand the function of each part. This is an example of a(n) _____
analogy
What does the Reciprocal Teaching method ask students to do
ask questions
Lessons that entail practical learning focus on _____ applications
authentic
intersection Laura had an IQ of 100, which is considered _____
average
B.F. Skinner is best known for his contributions to the _____ perspective of educational psychology
behaviorist
Critical Theory is a philosophy that advocates for
being skeptical of the traditional beliefs of society
Some studies have shown that the changes in grey and white matter in _____ happen faster than they do in _____
boys, girls
Classroom talk can be gendered, with _____ being called on more than _____
boys; girls
In pre-industrial societies, children are often educated _____
by observing family members performing daily tasks
The part of the brain that connects the two hemispheres is called the _____
corpus callosum
After choosing a theme, what should teachers do next
choose a central concept
How long a person has been alive is his or her _____ age
chronological
What do teachers and students determine together in learner-centered classrooms that govern expectations
classroom policies
Learning how to do multiplication is an example of _____
cognitive development
What is unique about Where Do You Stand
compared to most class discussion activities;It gets students up and moving;
What are themes in curriculum development
concepts or big ideas learning is centered around
The idea that people learn through their experiences and interactions with the world is called _____
constructivism
The material that students are supposed to learn is referred to as _____
content
Thinking 'outside the box' and developing new ways to solve problems is referred to as _____
creative thinking Which relates to a teacher's ability to control the behavior of students in class;Classroom management
Which is an theme that is important to humanity
freedom
How do students analyze when summarizing
deciding what to delete and keep
The _____ educational psychology perspective proposes that learning occurs through stage-like processes
developmental
Katya gives a short lecture on chemical reactions and then directs her students to perform an experiment to test a reaction This scenario is an example of _____ followed by _____
direct instruction; constructivist instruction
What is an important component of the One-Sentence method
discussing student choices
Mario is having trouble recognizing sequences and is unable to recall math facts, Based on these symptoms, what type of learning disability might Mario be experiencing
dyscalculia
Teaching students how to perceive and understand reality through logical processes is called _____ realism
educational
The old adage ''A penny saved is a penny earned'' is an example of a(n) _____ idea
evergreen
Which one of the following is not a ELL math strategy
exempting the assigment
Two key components of health in middle childhood are _____ and _____
exercise; nutrition
Some studies have shown that the perceived _____ of teachers can impact how a student approaches school
fairness
Which characteristic is especially helpful for teachers striving to teach diverse learners
flexibility
What type of assessment is used to help determine future teaching goals in a learner-centered classroom
formative
Self-constructed beliefs regarding specific traits and behaviors of males and females are referred to as _____
gender schemas
When Dr. Jones gives a lecture on inherited traits encoded into a person's DNA, she is teaching about _____
genes
Development is the process of _____ and _____ that humans go through over their lifetime
growth,change
Which part of learning uses the 'we do' model
guided practice
You just taught a lesson on balancing chemical equations, and you are having students tell you how to balance an equation you have written on the board, What is this called
guided practice
Family engagement might include
having regular opportunities for families to visit the classroom
Children tend to have _____ interdependence, but _____ autonomy
high, low
Today's teachers commonly experience _____
higher expectations from stakeholders
Rates of depression tend to be _____ in adolescent girls than boys, which might be because self-esteem is _____ in adolescent girls
higher, lower
What is diversity
human difference of all sorts
Teachers may facilitate multicultural awareness in instruction by _____
incorporating international and/or global concepts into instruction
What is a learner-centered classroom
one that focuses on individual student needs and co-creating learning experiences
Many children begin to develop _____ during middle childhood
insecurities about their body
Scholastic aptitude is another name for _____
intelligence
Noah believes that a person's genes and environment influence each other, His belief is an example of the _____
interaction of nature and nurture
Donna received her marked essay draft from her classmate, He had circled each incorrect verb and explained the grammar rules to her, This student to student feedback is an example of _____
interactive instruction
Common behaviors that most children with learning disabilities exhibit fall into the categories of _____ and _____
internalizing; externalizing behaviors
At the _____ level, the student is evaluated on whether he/she can correctly vocalize an individual sound
isolation
What does it mean if a theme is universal
it can be understood by many cultures and eras
Active listening is not only used in the therapeutic setting
it is an essential component of _____:engaging with others,effective communication,All answers are correct,good relationships; All answers are correct
Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs a person's _____ ability
language
Progressivism supports the idea that students _____
learn by doing
What aspects of psychosocial setting should be considered
learner profiles
One great way to better understand students' learning styles in math is to _____
let them use their own way to solve a problem
Pragmatism maintains that education should be about _____ and _____
life; growth
In which type of memory is information stored that is permanently with a person
long-term memory
Behaviors that do not allow a person to reach harmony with the environment are _____ behaviors
maladaptive
How well a person does on an intelligence test is related to his or her _____ age
mental
When we manipulate the world in our mind in order to solve problems, we are performing a _____
mental operation
The time between ages seven and twelve is called _____
middle childhood
Incorporating _____ writers, mathematicians, historical figures, and scientists into the curriculum can help some students believe that they can reach similar levels of achievement
minority
What can teachers do during direct instruction to make sure students understand new concepts
model
According to Skinner, learning entails the student _____
modifying his or her behavior
Hormones that impact a child's behavior are considered _____ factors, while influences such as peers and parents are considered _____ factors
nature,nurture
When baby Terrell says 'wa-wa-wa' and points to a cup, his mother responds with 'you want water,' and reinforces his learning by giving him a drink of water This is an example of the _____ perspective of language development
operant conditioning
Which is a type of learning environment
physical
Which is not used to promote expressive language
reading quietly to self
Adolescents gain _____ skills as the prefrontal cortex of their brain develops
reasoning and problem-solving
Disorders that start in childhood are generally _____
studied by psychologists who study human development
The two processes that allow children's brains to learn more in less time and become overall more functional during early childhood are _____ and _____
synaptic growth, synaptic pruning
Which is true of the teacher-student relationship in learner-centered classrooms
teachers and students work as a team
What is differentiated instruction
teaching individual students at their individual levels
Compulsory education in the U.S.was enacted following _____
the Industrial Revolution
The concept of focusing on _____ emphasizes teaching students to be good citizens as well as good learners
the whole child
Why are serve and return interactions important
they build trust
A child is determined to have cognitive delay if their intellectual performance is _____
two grade levels below their peers
Early childhood is a very important time of change and growth that occurs between the ages of _____ and _____
two, seven
Thorndike is best known for the experiments where he _____
used cats in puzzle boxes to study the effect of reinforcement and punishment on behavior
