NES APK Secondary
A student incorrectly answers three of six items on a daily math quiz. Which of the following examples of teacher feedback would best promote student improvement on the next quiz covering similar material? A) "I see the problem. You multiplied rather than dividing at this step right here. I think we need to review the steps for solving this type of equation." B) "I feel sure you can do better than this, so I want you to redo the incorrect problems at home tonight. I expect to see at least four problems correct on tomorrows quiz." C) "You earn 15 minutes of free time by correctly answering three problems, but you could earn 30 minutes of free time if you get them all correct. Keep trying!" D) "I'd like you to practice solving this type of equation by adding the problems you got wrong to your homework assignment. I'm sure you'll do better on tomorrows quiz."
A) "I see the problem. You multiplied rather than dividing at this step right here. I think we need to review the steps for solving this type of equation."
A middle school will begin offering exploratory classes as part of the curriculum. Students will be able to choose two exploratory classes to attend once a week during each semester. Exploratory classes will address topics such as Web site construction, horticulture, photography, chess, dance, and creative writing. This change in the curriculum is especially appropriate for middle school students because it: A) allows students to identify their particular abilities and interests and use different kinds of thinking skills. B)helps relieve pressure placed on students by themselves and others to conform to peer group norms. C) provides students with differentiated learning experiences that support their individual academic needs. D) helps prepare students for the subject-oriented curriculum found in high school and colleges.
A) allows students to identify their particular abilities and interests and use different kinds of thinking skills.
A ninth-grade teacher is aware that students at this age differ widely in their level of cognitive development. Which of the following approaches would best address this range of development? A) alternating presentations that introduce abstract concepts with related hands-on student activities B) reviewing concepts and skills mastered in earlier lessons at the beginning of each new unit C) emphasizing the use of performance-based assessments to evaluate students understanding D) aligning the sequence of concepts and skills taught in class with the curriculum sequence
A) alternating presentations that introduce abstract concepts with related hands-on student activities
At the end of each days lesson, a teacher takes a few minutes to provide closure through the use of summary questions. (e.g., "What were the four major ideas covered in todays lesson?"). Regular use of this practice increases instructional effectiveness primarily by: A) consolidating key concepts of a lesson and helping students integrate the concepts into their existing knowledge B)modeling a strategy students can use to monitor their own comprehension of a lesson. C) encouraging students to construct their own understandings of lesson content and view the content as meaningful D) promoting students ability to access their prior knowledge in future lessons.
A) consolidating key concepts of a lesson and helping students integrate the concepts into their existing knowledge
When assigning students to read journal articles or other nontextbook materials, a middle school language arts teacher provides students with a concept map to fill in during their reading. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting students' ability to: A) organize new information in a meaningful way B) identify an authors point of view C) determine the meanings of unfamiliar or technical vocabulary D) summarize information effectively
A) organize new information in a meaningful way
A high school teacher makes a point of having students from different cultural backgrounds work together on class activities on a regular basis. Which of the following is likely to be the most important benefit of this practice? A) promoting students understanding of diversity and ability to live harmoniously in a diverse world B) communicating the idea that all students should learn and achieve at a similar level C) giving students frequent access to peers with diverse learning and cognitive styles D) prompting student reflection on the meaning of peer relationships at this stage of their lives
A) promoting students understanding of diversity and ability to live harmoniously in a diverse world
A teacher could best use the results of a criterion-referenced test to obtain information about. A) students mastery of particular knowledge or skills B) the performance of a group of students relative to that of age peers C) student performance levels required to earn a given grade D) the average ability level within a class or other group of students
A) students mastery of particular knowledge or skills
A new high school mathematics teacher is formulating lesson objectives for an upcoming instructional unit. Which of the following should be the teachers primary guide in this process? A) the relevant mathematics standards prescribed by the state for students in the appropriate grade level B) the results of students past performance on mathematics achievement tests C) the lesson activities outlined in the mathematics textbook that will be used in instruction D) the results of a student survey designed to solicit information on interests and needs in mathematics
A) the relevant mathematics standards prescribed by the state for students in the appropriate grade level
A high schools English teachers classes include many students for whom English is not the first language. The teacher can best support these students learning and enhance their understanding of new content by adopting which of the following classroom communication practices? A) using simple sentence structures and familiar vocabulary as much as possible B) making frequent use of colloquial and idiomatic expressions C) speaking at a slow pace with relatively little variation in intonation D) minimizing the use of dramatic gestures and facial expressions
A) using simple sentence structures and familiar vocabulary as much as possible
a new middle school social studies teacher needs to develop long-range instructional plans. Which of the following resources would likely be most helpful to the teacher in the beginning this task? A) textbooks available in the school for the social studies courses taught at each grade level B) a set of grade-level scope and sequence guides for social studies C) sample unit and lesson plans for social studies from a recognized professional organization D) a list of social studies material available in the school media center
B) a set of grade-level scope and sequence guides for social studies
A history teacher often has classes reenact important historical events they are studying, with students assuming the roles of various individuals and groups associated with the events. Which of the following statements about the learning process best supports the teachers use of this strategy. A)communication with others during learning activities helps increase students awareness of their own thinking processes B) activities that make unfamiliar content more concrete enhance students ability to construct meaning from new information C) students find it easier to learn complex information when it is presented within a clearly organized structure D) exploring new ideas within familiar context improves students ability to understand and retain key facts and other information
B) activities that make unfamiliar content more concrete enhance students ability to construct meaning from new information
A high school English teacher wants to adapt an assessment for a student with a learning disability who receives special education services. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step for the teacher to take? A) determine an alternative location and time for the student to take the assessment B) check the students individualized education program (IEP) for information about assessment methods to use with the student C) talk with the student about individual preferences regarding assessment D) consult with the students other classroom teachers about assessment methods that they have used with the student
B) check the students individualized education program (IEP) for information about assessment methods to use with the student
a teacher who wishes to provide students with a background of factual information related to a specific topic can best do so by emphasizing use of which of the following methods? A) cooperative learning B) direct instruction C) discovery learning D) whole-class discussion
B) direct instruction
A tenth-grade history class includes students with a wide range of reading abilities. The teacher is planning to assign an independent research report on the great depression. Which of the following accommodations would best address the range in students reading abilities? A) give students a list of terms they are likely to encounter in their reading, and have them define each term before beginning their research B) ensure that sources written at a variety of reading levels are available for students to use and allow students to include nonprint sources in their research C) pair struggling readers with stronger readers and encourage the stronger readers to assist their partners with research tasks as needed D) assign struggling readers research topics that focus primarily on lower-level cognitive skills, and encourage them to limit the number of sources they use in their research.
B) ensure that sources written at a variety of reading levels are available for students to use and allow students to include nonprint sources in their research
Students in a health class will be using Internet-based resources to gather information for an upcoming research project. The teacher can best promote students' effective use of these resources by providing instruction in which of the following areas? A) scanning the text in Internet sources for relevant words and phrases B) evaluating the accuracy and reliability of Internet information C) using standard methods for downloading Internet information D) recognizing the unique benefits of Internet information sources
B) evaluating the accuracy and reliability of Internet information
According to research, a student with a field-dependent cognitive style is likely to learn best when instruction: A) includes frequent opportunities to engage in self-directed study based on personal interests B) occurs in a structured setting with clearly defined goals and external reinforcement C) includes many individual tasks emphasizing analysis and problem solving D) occurs in a flexible setting with ample opportunity for self-monitoring and self-assessment
B) occurs in a structured setting with clearly defined goals and external reinforcement
When students are working math problems independently, the teacher asks the students questions such as "How did you decide which operation to use?" and "What steps did you take to get this solution?" By taking this role during students independent work, the teacher is most likely to achieve which of the following outcomes? A) encouraging students to experiment with new problem-solving strategies B) promoting students awareness and understanding of their own thinking processes C) enhancing students ability to monitor their own learning progress D) increasing students confidence in their ability to master challenging learning tasks
B) promoting students awareness and understanding of their own thinking processes
A middle school has established a goal of increasing the integration of technology into the curriculum to support student learning. Science teachers are considering ways to address this goal with regard to the upcoming schoolwide science fair. Which of the following would be the best approach for the teacher to emphasize in their efforts to integrate technology into this aspect of the curriculum? A) placing project guidelines on the school website for reference as students work on their projects B) providing instruction to students in the use of presentation software to share the results of their projects C) reserving extra time in the computer lab or library media center for students to work on their projects D) encouraging students to consider using the internet as one information source for their projects
B) providing instruction to students in the use of presentation software to share the results of their projects
At the beginning of the year, a teacher is providing new seventh-grade students with an overview of the schools behavior guidelines. Which of the following teacher strategies during this overview would be most effective in facilitating student adherence to the guidelines? A) having each student create a list of behaviors he or she believes would be acceptable under the guidelines B) providing students with clear examples of each type of behavior addressed by the guidelines C) directing students to write down the guidelines and place them in their academic planners or binders D) discussing specific consequences experienced by students who failed to follow the guidelines in the past
B) providing students with clear examples of each type of behavior addressed by the guidelines
Which of the following factors in a middle school classroom is likely to have the most significant positive effect on student learning? A) the organization and efficiency with which classroom learning space and materials are used B) the degree of warmth and enthusiasm the teacher demonstrates toward students and learning C) the range of achievement levels represented by the students in the classroom D) the availability of computers and other types of electronic learning resources
B) the degree of warmth and enthusiasm the teacher demonstrates toward students and learning
According to Lawrence Kohlberg, which of the following milestones in the development of an individual's moral reasoning would most likely be achieved last? A) the individual feels empathy for another's situation and a desire to provide assistance based on that empathy. B) the individual expresses values on his or her own conscience and informed by universal principles of justice and equality. C) the individual looks to laws and acknowledged authority figures for guidelines about what is right and what is wrong. D) the individual makes decisions about his or her actions based on the approval of others and recognition of potential consequences
B) the individual expresses values on his or her own conscience and informed by universal principles of justice and equality.
A teacher is planning a presentation to introduce a complex concept to the students in a tenth-grade class. The teacher is aware that some students in the class find it easy to grasp conceptual content that involves use of abstract thinking, while other have much more difficulty. The teacher can best help ensure all students success in learning the targeted concept by: A) assigning the class to read those sections of their textbook that are relevant to the concept before the presentation occurs. B) using examples, analogies, and visual representations during the presentation to clarify and reinforce the concept. C) having students respond in writing to questions about the concept that are geared to a variety of cognitive levels after the presentation occurs D) pausing periodically during the presentation to summarize what has already been covered and preview what the teacher will address next.
B) using examples, analogies, and visual representations during the presentation to clarify and reinforce the concept.
At the end of each instructional unit, a teacher thinks about the lessons and activities included in the unit and the degree to which students achieved unit objectives. Which of the following questions would best guide this reflection? A) which elements of this unit did I find most satisfying to teach? B) what changes would I make when teaching this unit in the future? C) in what ways does this unit support the goals of the overall curriculum? D) what is the optimal time frame for teaching this unit?
B) what changes would I make when teaching this unit in the future?
Which of the following situations most clearly illustrates how a students development in one domain can affect development and/or performance in another domain A) a student with severe physical disabilities exhibits strong verbal and conceptual skills in her academic work. B) a student who is a talented athlete is also one of the highest achievers in her school in math and science C) a student with low self-esteem refuses to attempt new or challenging learning tasks because he is sure he will fail D) a student who is bilingual shows similar skills and confidence in both languages in which he is proficient
C) a student with low self-esteem refuses to attempt new or challenging learning tasks because he is sure he will fail
A teacher wishes to adopt a proactive classroom management approach to help prevent minor incidents fo misbehavior and disruptions to students learning. The teacher can be achieve this goal by: A) assigning students as class monitors and encouraging them to report potential problems to the teacher B)publicly recognizing students who consistently demonstrate positive behavior and work habits C) actively monitoring students work and activities and addressing potential problem situations early D) using sanctions that increase in severity each time students fail to comply with established class rules.
C) actively monitoring students work and activities and addressing potential problem situations early
Which of the following questions is most important for a high school teacher to consider when selecting resources to support classroom instruction? A) are the materials durable and easy to use B) do the materials make explicit connections with other disciplines C) are the materials free of gender and cultural bias D) is a high-quality users guide available for the materials
C) are the materials free of gender and cultural bias
A middle school teacher often gives students a brief pretest before beginning a new instructional unit. The teacher can best use the information gained from this preliminary assessment for which of the following purposes? A) diagnosing learning problems in individual students that could affect their performance during the unit B) defining the level of knowledge required to achieve mastery for each instructional objective in the unit C) determining a suitable point at which to begin whole-class instruction of unit content D) selecting activities for the unit that are relevant to students interests and experiences
C) determining a suitable point at which to begin whole-class instruction of unit content
Teachers on a middle school teaching team wish to help students develop a sense of personal responsibility with regard to their learning. Which of the following practices would be most effective in promoting this outcome? A) holding individual conferences with students each grading period to discuss their general progress in meeting assignment deadlines B) generating weekly lists of students who have overdue assignments in each subject area C) having students maintain a planning calendar on which they record and monitor their progress in completing assignments for each of their classes. D) distributing regular reminders to students listing the due dates for assignments in each subject area.
C) having students maintain a planning calendar on which they record and monitor their progress in completing assignments for each of their classes.
A middle school social studies teacher regularly uses class discussions as an instructional strategy. One of the teachers goals in using this approach is to promote students higher order things skills. The class is completing a unit on the American Revolution. Which of the following discussion prompts related to this topic would be stimulate students higher order thinking? A) describe the significance of the treaty that ended the Revolution for both Americans and the British B) who are some of the individuals who played important roles in the American revolution C) in what ways did the events of the American Revolution inspire the laws of the new nation D) explain in your own words the ideas expressed in the U.S. Declaration of Independence.
C) in what ways did the events of the American Revolution inspire the laws of the new nation
A high school teacher is planning a unit on personal budgets. The teachers goal is to promote student readiness to assume adult roles and responsibilities. The teacher can best achieve this goal by developing a unit that includes opportunities for students to: A) reflect on the financial implications of alternative educational and career decisions B) explore how spending and budgeting needs may vary at different stages of the life cycle C) practice skills used in setting priorities and making sound financial decisions D) gain familiarity with different types of budgets, their characteristics, and their purpose
C) practice skills used in setting priorities and making sound financial decisions
In which of the following questioning situations would it be most appropriate for a teacher to wait less than three seconds for a student response? A) the teacher emphasis is on enhancing students ability to think creatively B) students have extensive background knowledge about a discussion topic C) the teachers emphasis is on building students automatic recall of factual information D) students are generally at similar levels of cognitive development
C) the teachers emphasis is on building students automatic recall of factual information
A high school student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is likely to experience the most difficulty in which of the following areas? A) transferring learning form one context to another B) interpreting visual and auditory information C) working persistently toward an established goal D) combining simple skills to accomplish a more complex task
C) working persistently toward an established goal
a teacher can best ensure the effectiveness of a teaching portfolio as a tool for professional development by using which of the following strategies? A) verifying on a regular basis that there is appropriate variety in the items selected as evidence of the teacher knowledge and skills B) having a colleague review the items selected periodically to check for thoroughness and coherence C) writing a brief rationale for each item selected describing how the item reflects the teachers knowledge skills, and growth D) organizing the items selected chronologically to illustrate changes in skills over time.
C) writing a brief rationale for each item selected describing how the item reflects the teachers knowledge skills, and growth
A tenth-grade student receives a percentile rank of 75 on a nationally standardized mathematics achievement test that includes 200 test items. The teacher would most accurately interpret this score for the student in which of the following ways? A) "Your score means that you responded correctly to 75 percent, or 150, of the questions that were included on the test." B) "You scored 75 percent above the average score earned by other students in your grade level who took the test at the same time you did." C) "Your score means that 75 percent of students who took the test scored better than you did, while 25 percent received lower scores." D) "You scored the same as or better than 75 percent of the students in the sample group who originally took this test."
D) "You scored the same as or better than 75 percent of the students in the sample group who originally took this test."
Which of the following is the best example of a student exhibiting an intrinsic motivation to learn? A) a student maintains focus on an instructional task in order to earn free time to play a video game B) a student often looks to the teacher for feedback while working on a challenging long-term project C) a student who has done poorly in a class agrees to write an extra paper to avoid getting a failing grade D) a student decides to study a top that was introduced briefly in class because of curiosity about the topic
D) a student decides to study a top that was introduced briefly in class because of curiosity about the topic
On the first day of class, a math teacher explains to students that they will be evaluated based on class participation, homework, weekly quizzes, and biweekly exams. The greatest advantage of the teachers use of these assessments is that this practice: A) engages students in self-regulation to help them develop effective learning strategies B) provides the teacher with sufficient quantitative information to arrive at an average score for final grades C) motivates students to become actively involved in class and complete assignments D) allows the teacher to closely monitor the effectiveness of instruction and student progress
D) allows the teacher to closely monitor the effectiveness of instruction and student progress
A high school includes a number of students whose families move frequently to follow seasonal employment. In these cases, students enroll in school for a month or two, then change schools when their families move. Often, students return to the school after a few weeks or month. In working with these students, it is most important for a teacher to be aware that they: A) tend to learn best in a structured environment B) are likely to have poorly developed skills for peer interaction C) tend to have a strong preference for independent learning experiences D) are likely to exhibit significant gaps in their knowledge and skills
D) are likely to exhibit significant gaps in their knowledge and skills
A high school English teacher has students keep daily journals in which they respond in writing to various prompts. The teachers classes include a number of students who are reluctant writers and who make little effort in their journal entries. The teacher can best address this situation by taking which of the following steps? A) changing students daily journal writing assignment to a weekly assignment B) providing prompts for the next week in advance so students can have ample time to think about the topics C) informing students that grading of their journals will be based on the quantity and quality of the writing D) ensuring that writing prompts are relevant to students interests and experiences
D) ensuring that writing prompts are relevant to students interests and experiences
Which of the following is the most important first step in planning an interdisciplinary instructional unit? A) evaluate the quality and scope of resources that are available for the unit B) select appropriate instructional strategies to use in the unit C) formulate instructional objectives for each content area included in the unit D) identify a central theme or idea that will be the focus of the unit
D) identify a central theme or idea that will be the focus of the unit
A new teacher wants to provide instructional experiences that will be responsive to the learning needs of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. The teacher can best achieve this goal by taking which of the following steps first? A) grouping students with similar cultural backgrounds together and adjusting instruction according to the needs of each group B) locating sources for high-quality multicultural instructional materials to support curricular goals and objectives C) identifying holidays and events that are important to various cultures and that could serve as a focus for classroom activities and displays D) learning about students cultural backgrounds and how cultural differences are likely to manifest themselves in the classroom
D) learning about students cultural backgrounds and how cultural differences are likely to manifest themselves in the classroom
Which of the following describes the most appropriate role for the teacher during a class period in which students are engaged in a cooperative learning activity? A) helping the students in each group assess how well their group is functioning and suggesting strategies for improvement B) evaluating the ability of each student in the class to organize, synthesize, and communicate information to his or her group C) giving the students in each group a summary from time to time of what they have accomplished so far and what they still need to accomplish D) monitoring the performance of each group and providing clarification, encouragement, and redirection as needed
D) monitoring the performance of each group and providing clarification, encouragement, and redirection as needed
A science teacher assigns a class of seventh graders to write two paragraphs, one presenting arguments that justify the use of animals for experimentation and the other arguing against this practice. Which of the following is likely to be the most important benefit of this assignment? A) providing students with practice in distinguishing and categorizing related ideas B) developing students awareness of their own thinking patterns and processes C) helping student recognize the relevance of their learning to their lives outside of school D) promoting students ability to recognize and appreciate alternative perspectives
D) promoting students ability to recognize and appreciate alternative perspectives
Eighth-grade math students are learning how to form algebraic equations based on word problems. The teacher has demonstrated this process for students several times and guided them through several practice equations. While monitoring students independent practice in forming equations, the teacher realizes that many students are not able to apply the strategies from the lesson consistently and are becoming frustrated. At this point, the teacher would be best advised to take which of the following steps? A) offer students continued encouragement and allow them to practice with a partner if they choose B) postpone the practice activities and attempt them again when students show evidence of greater cognitive ability C) assign the class independent practice work on a familiar concept and reteach the lesson to small groups of students D) provide the class with additional modeling and extended guided practice with the new concept
D) provide the class with additional modeling and extended guided practice with the new concept
Within a classroom, a teacher would most appropriately use homogeneous grouping based on student achievement to achieve which of the following goals? A) promoting students self-motivation and active engagement in learning B) implementing activities for developing students use of higher-order thinking skills C) fostering in students a sense of confidence in their ability to learn D) providing brief, targeted instruction in one or more specific skills students have yet to master
D) providing brief, targeted instruction in one or more specific skills students have yet to master
A classroom teacher is most likely to be responsible for which of the following curriculum-related tasks? A) defining modifications to the curriculum for special populations B) determining the scope of curricular content to be taught in a grade level C) developing budgets for the purchase of curriculum materials D) selecting appropriate strategies for achieving curricular objectives
D) selecting appropriate strategies for achieving curricular objectives
A teacher would be most justified in suspecting a possible learning disability in a student who displays which of the following characteristics? A) the student performs well on classroom assignments but performs poorly on tests that address the same content B) the student requires practice with hands-on materials in order to master abstract concepts introduced in class C) the student consistently earns low grades unless the student receives some form of concrete reinforcement D) the students performance on academic tasks is very poor in the classroom but intelligence tests indicate high potential ability
D) the students performance on academic tasks is very poor in the classroom but intelligence tests indicate high potential ability
Which of the following factors is likely to be the most significant barrier to a ta teachers ability to communicate effectively with parents/guardians? A) the teacher rarely attends meetings of the parent/teacher organization and other schoolwide events B) the teacher relies heavily on "I" statements when sharing concerns with parents/guardians C) the teacher fails to provide parents/guardians with his or her home telephone number D) the teacher often uses unfamiliar educational jargon in conversations with parents/guardians.
D) the teacher often uses unfamiliar educational jargon in conversations with parents/guardians.
In which of the following instructional situations would be most appropriate for a teacher to select an essay test to assess students mastery of a topic? A) the teacher wants to provide an authentic context in which students can demonstrate their knowledge and skills B) the teacher wants to measure students knowledge of a broad range of factual information C) the teacher wants to minimize the role of subjectivity in evaluating students understanding of the content D) the teacher wants to evaluate students ability to independently organize and integrate information
D) the teacher wants to evaluate students ability to independently organize and integrate information
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences has influenced education most significantly by highlighting the value of: A) defining a variety of learning goals for students who are achieving at different levels. B) using cooperative learning strategies with heterogenous groups of students to promote achievement C) providing students with many opportunities to engage in self-directed learning D) using varied instructional approaches for students who think and learn in different ways.
D) using varied instructional approaches for students who think and learn in different ways.
