PRAXIS PLT K-6 (5622) Practice test questions (forms 1 and 3)

Which of the following statements best identifies a limitation of using a developmental portfolio as an assessment tool? A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging. B.Ratings of student work are consistently more objective than subjective. C.The contents of portfolios are not typical of student work. D.Portfolios measure superficial learning only.

A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging.

Which of the following teacher actions is most effective for creating a positive learning environment in a classroom? A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students B.Engaging students by using project-based, hands-on activities C.Creating and implementing standards for student behavior D.Using a token system to reward student achievement

A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students

Which of the following provisions or modifications is mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act? A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to enter and exit a public building B.Ensuring that a student who is blind has access to braille books and braille translation software C.Allowing extended time for a student with a learning disability to complete a test D.Installing a classroom amplification system for a student who wears hearing aids

A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to enter and exit a public building

During a science lesson, a teacher reads aloud The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and asks the students to predict what will happen while the caterpillar is in the chrysalis. To best encourage a high level of student participation and collaboration in the activity, which of the following strategies is best for the teacher to use? A.Having students complete a think-pair-share activity B.Asking students to write a prediction in their journals C.Involving students in a whole-group discussion D.Allowing students to read a relevant chapter from a textbook

A.Having students complete a think-pair-share activity

Educators are trained professionals who are qualified to select appropriate materials and resources from a variety of sources that meet their teaching goals and the needs and interests of their students. The statement shown is most closely associated with which of the following? A.Intellectual freedom B.Equity C.Censorship D.Free association

A.Intellectual freedom

Which of the following teacher actions will most effectively support reading motivation in the classroom? A.Providing students with books that are relevant to their everyday experiences B.Having students read challenging materials in groups to improve their skills C.Requiring students to read independently for a set amount of time each night D.Rewarding students who read the most books every month with extra credit points

A.Providing students with books that are relevant to their everyday experiences

A fourth-grade teacher observes that several students are upset about their mathematics grades. The students are receiving low grades on daily assignments and weekly quizzes, and some are beginning to show signs of low self-efficacy. Which of the following teacher actions will most help the students regain their self-efficacy? A.Providing students with descriptive and specific feedback that aligns with their strengths B.Implementing a gradual release system of tangible rewards for improved performance C.Developing study guides to help students and parents prepare for upcoming tests D.Ensuring that formative and summative assessments are aligned to learning objectives

A.Providing students with descriptive and specific feedback that aligns with their strengths

best achieve this goal by using which of the following approaches? A.Providing sufficient wait time after asking a question so that all students have an opportunity to develop an answer B.Providing correct answers quickly so that students are not embarrassed by giving incorrect answers C.Providing the questions in advance so that students can research the answers before being asked D.Providing multiple opportunities for students to answer questions so that they feel more comfortable

A.Providing sufficient wait time after asking a question so that all students have an opportunity to develop an answer

Which of the following can be used to convert any test result to a single-digit score? A.Stanine score B.Age-equivalent score C.Percentile rank D.Grade-equivalent score

A.Stanine score

A class is broken into homogeneous reading groups. Each group has a leveled historical fiction novel to read and discuss. Before the groups meet, the teacher delivers a mini-lesson that models how to ask higher-level questions to spark deep discussion. Which of the following instructional strategies is primarily being used during the reading group meetings? A.Interactive instruction B.Independent study C.Direct instruction D.Experiential learning

A.Interactive instruction

Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research? A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys. B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression. C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression. D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression.

B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.

Which of the following statements best describes a limitation of an online portfolio for a student assessment? A.The results can be skewed by student apathy. B.Content mastery is difficult to determine objectively. C.Grading-system automation is difficult. D.A rubric can provide too much support for the students.

B.Content mastery is difficult to determine objectively.

When speaking with students and families from different cultures, it is best for a teacher to demonstrate which of the following? A.The knowledge of the individuals' countries of origin B.Empathy regarding differences in language and understanding C.The ability to communicate in the individuals' primary languages D.The desire to learn more about their cultures

B.Empathy regarding differences in language and understanding

A fourth-grade teacher is differentiating instruction for a gifted student. Which of the following will best meet the student's needs? A.Increasing the number of problems for the student to solve B.Giving the student a complex, open-ended question to answer C.Asking the student to lead a group during cooperative learning D.Allowing the student to begin homework in class

B.Giving the student a complex, open-ended question to answer

Mario, a kindergartner, recently moved to the United States from Guatemala and is in the early stages of acquiring English. Which of the following approaches best meets Mario's needs? A.Encouraging Mario to speak only English during the school day B.Helping Mario learn English according to his own pace C.Providing Mario with additional English study materials D.Contacting Mario's parents to ask about the use of English at home

B.Helping Mario learn English according to his own pace

Students in a second-grade class are practicing how to solve word problems involving the addition of single-digit whole numbers. Which of the following word problems is most appropriate for the teacher to use for the activity? A.Alex, Jane, and Chris shared 6 balls, with each child getting an equal share. How many balls did each child get? B.Jake has 5 marbles, and his sister gives him 3 more. How many marbles does he have altogether? C.Sam bought 3 books, and each book cost $4. How much did Sam spend? D.Bella has 9 pencils and then gives 4 pencils to her friends. How many pencils does she have left?

B.Jake has 5 marbles, and his sister gives him 3 more. How many marbles does he have altogether?

Which of the following assessments best helps a science teacher determine a student's ability to test a hypothesis? A.Multiple-choice exam B.Lab experiment C.Cloze activity D.Lab report

B.Lab experiment

A fifth-grade teacher wants to help students learn to manage their time more effectively when working on assignments. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial activity to meet the teacher's goal? A.Asking students to keep track of how long every class assignment takes to complete B.Modeling for students how to organize a basic task by listing all the steps and determining the time needed to complete it C.Assigning students a passage to read that describes different time management techniques D.Presenting students with research on the importance of time management for future success

B.Modeling for students how to organize a basic task by listing all the steps and determining the time needed to complete it

Which of the following is most effective for developing students' self-motivation? A.Offering extrinsic material rewards B.Providing frequent positive feedback C.Comparing their progress to that of their peers D.Assigning tasks that can be easily accomplished

B.Providing frequent positive feedback

A fifth-grade teacher reviewed the results of an end-of-unit math test. About three-fourths of the class demonstrated content proficiency or a high level of content mastery, and a quarter of the class did not achieve basic proficiency. Which of the following instructional decisions is most appropriate in the situation? A.Allowing the students who demonstrated a high level of content mastery to serve as peer tutors to the students who did not achieve basic proficiency B.Providing reteaching and retesting for students who did not do well, while assigning prework activities in a math learning station to the remaining students C.Keeping to a prepared instructional timeline and teaching the next math unit after a quick and rapid review of the material in the previous unit D.Moving on to the next instructional unit after determining how to keep the focus of instruction on the students whose grades are consistently in the midrange for the class

B.Providing reteaching and retesting for students who did not do well, while assigning prework activities in a math learning station to the remaining students

Which of the following is the most appropriate action a teacher should take if abuse or neglect of a student in the class is suspected? A.Monitoring the child to evaluate changes in the situation B.Reporting suspicions to the appropriate child welfare agency C.Asking a colleague to interview the student to obtain additional information D.Contacting the student's parents or guardians to investigate the situation

B.Reporting suspicions to the appropriate child welfare agency

Which of the following scenarios most closely describes the learning environment in a classroom that utilizes constructivist theory? A.Mentoring and monitoring students as they learn social behaviors from others in the school setting B.Sharing and equalizing interactions between the teacher and the students throughout the day C.Employing extrinsic rewards provided by the teacher to the students to encourage participation D.Providing consequences to students to reinforce behaviors that allow for progress

B.Sharing and equalizing interactions between the teacher and the students throughout the day

Which of the following types of memory is primarily increased by chunking information? A.Long-term memory B.Short-term memory C.Implicit memory D.Declarative memory

B.Short-term memory

Which of the following statements best describes the benefit of using peer assessment in the classroom? A.Students can apply skills in a real-world situation. B.Students can internalize the characteristics of quality work. C.Teachers can adjust instruction to meet the needs of all students. D.Teachers can identify students who are not performing on grade level.

B.Students can internalize the characteristics of quality work.

Which of the following is the best reason for implementing a professional learning community (PLC) as a professional development tool? A.To identify the most impactful and effective teachers and faculty in the school B.To encourage collaboration and reflection to improve instruction and student learning C.To allow teachers to connect and network with professionals outside of the school D.To provide teachers with an opportunity to share students' feedback about the school community

B.To encourage collaboration and reflection to improve instruction and student learning

During a whole-group discussion on the westward expansion of the United States of America, a fifth-grade teacher incorporates questioning strategies into the lesson. Which of the following questions will most likely require students to use higher-order thinking skills? A.Who was the president responsible for the Louisiana Purchase? B.What event is a defining theme of nineteenth-century American history? C.What were the main events the settlers experienced during the gold rush? D.How would the experiences of the settlers on the Oregon Trail be different today?

D.How would the experiences of the settlers on the Oregon Trail be different today?

A teacher plans to organize students into groups for the purpose of practicing and mastering concepts that were previously taught in class. Which of the following is most important for the teacher to consider in determining group membership? A.Teacher recommendations B.Students' interests and preferences C.Whole-class test analysis D.Individual student needs

D.Individual student needs

Which of the following types of scores ranges from 1 to 99 and compares a student's performance with that of other students at the same grade or age level? A.Standard B.Raw C.Stanine D.Percentile

D.Percentile

Benson is a third-grade student who receives special education services. He is regularly disruptive in class. His general education teacher has implemented motivational strategies to address Benson's behavior, yet he has not shown improvement. Which of the following is the teacher's most appropriate next step? A.Recommending that Benson be placed in a self-contained classroom B.Providing Benson with material rewards for appropriate behavior C.Sending Benson to the principal's office when he misbehaves D.Presenting information about Benson's behavior to the IEP team

D.Presenting information about Benson's behavior to the IEP team

When addressing continued misbehavior, teachers can best establish expectations for student behavior by developing clear rules and procedures as well as by doing which of the following? A.Giving the students a warning for their misbehavior B.Providing students with a peer mentor for guidance C.Giving feedback on student goals and objectives D.Providing consequences for student misbehavior

D.Providing consequences for student misbehavior

Which of the following strategies best targets students' zone of proximal development during reading instruction? A.Allowing students to choose books for independent reading based on their interest level B.Encouraging students to use metacognition by periodically recording their ideas while reading C.Allowing students to form their own peer discussion groups to talk about what they read D.Selecting guided reading books for students at a level above their independent level

D.Selecting guided reading books for students at a level above their independent level

Several students in Ms.Miss White's kindergarten class avoid attempting tasks that seem difficult to them. She knows the tasks are within their zone of proximal development, but she observes that they give up easily. Ms.Miss White helps them identify and replace the physical reactions of anxiety with slow breathing. She also asks them to recognize and replace thoughts of "I can't do this" to thoughts of "This is hard, but I can do it if I keep working at it." Ms.Miss White is primarily helping students develop which of the following? A.Metacognition B.Critical thinking C.Socialization D.Self-regulation

D.Self-regulation

success? A.Living in the district in which the school is located B.Sending parents positive behavior notes about their children C.Ensuring that classroom rules are followed by all students D.Serving on committees and representing the school in the community

D.Serving on committees and representing the school in the community

A fourth-grade teacher is about to start a reading lesson, but the classroom is noisy with talkative students. Which of the following is the most effective nonverbal communication strategy that the teacher can use to capture students' attention in order to begin the lesson? A.Frowning at the students who are doing the most talking B.Standing at the front of the room with arms crossed C.Sitting down at the desk until the students stop talking D.Standing still at the front of the room while staring at the clock

D.Standing still at the front of the room while staring at the clock

A sixth-grade social studies teacher is planning a unit on ancient Egypt and wants to include a field trip to a local museum that has an exhibit about the Pyramids of Giza. However, the school does not have funding available for the field trip. Which of the following strategies best meets the teacher's original goal? A.Creating a classroom blog for the students to share ideas about ancient Egypt B.Having the students design slide-show presentations about the pyramids C.Showing the students various videos depicting life in ancient Egypt D.Using the Internet to take students on a virtual tour of the pyramids

D.Using the Internet to take students on a virtual tour of the pyramids

For each learning goal, indicate the domain with which it is associated. A. cognitive B. affective C. psychomotor Learning Goals 1. Students will create an original piece of art using their favorite colors and share it with the class. 2. Students will label the states and their capitals on a map of the United States. 3. Students will be able to solve classroom conflicts through discussions and role play.

1. B & C 2. A 3. B & C

Question:According to the psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg, children's moral reasoning processes mature over time.Place each of the following descriptions of children's moral reasoning at different developmental stages in order from least complex (1) to most complex. (3) A. A child obeys because it is in one's best interest to obey; morality is based on rewards and self-interest. B. A child's actions emphasize healthy interpersonal relationships; morality is based on loyalty to the group. C.A child obeys because an authority figure says to obey; morality is based on little thought and avoiding punishment.

1. C 2. A 3. B

Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements his theory. A.Watson B. Maslow C. Thorndike D. Erikson 1. Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent opportunities for success. 2. Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel accepted in the classroom. 3. Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for negative behavior and lack of academic progress. 4. Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are introduced to new information one step at a time.

1. D. Erikson 2. B. Maslow 3. A.Watson 4. C. Thorndike

A teacher wants to use copyrighted materials in class. For each row, say whether the action is allowed or prohibited under copyright laws. 1.A teacher makes 25 copies of a compilation of songs. Students practice the songs in class and perform them in the auditorium for parents. 2.A teacher makes 25 copies of a short story from a book to be distributed to each student in the class. 3. A teacher copies a poem to be displayed in class. Students discuss the poem in small groups.

1. Prohibited 2. Allowed 3. Allowed

Students with which of the following dominant learning styles are most apt to succeed in an academic class that features lectures, discussion, and group work? A.Visual B.Auditory C.Kinesthetic D.Spatial

B.Auditory

Which of the following is an appropriate goal for administering a criterion-referenced test? A. Assessing student mastery of specific concepts B. Discriminating between low and high achievers C. Comparing individuals' performances to those of a peer group D. Measuring broad skill performance in a controlled environment

A. Assessing student mastery of specific concepts

To help with classroom management, a teacher teaches students to associate certain clapping sequences and light signals with desired behaviors. The teacher's classroom management technique is an application of which of the following learning theories? A. Classical conditioning B. Moral development C. Schema theory D. Stage theory

A. Classical conditioning

A school establishes a mentoring program for incoming teachers. Which of the following is the primary goal of this program? A. Providing one-to-one assistance for new teachers B. Ensuring group staff-development for new teachers C. Creating a thorough growth plan for struggling new teachers D. Developing a community-relations plan for new teachers

A. Providing one-to-one assistance for new teachers

A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during whole-class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice. The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who are then able to be successful independently. Which of the following learning theories does this best represent? A. Zone of proximal development B. Transfer C. Classical conditioning D. Metacognition

A. Zone of proximal development

The primary purpose of an analytic scoring rubric is to A. evaluate specific criteria for an assignment B. assess the quality of a product as a whole C. determine a single best answer to a question D. provide a progressive record of student growth

A. evaluate specific criteria for an assignment

Aria's class is learning how to write their first and last names in cursive. Despite guidance from her teacher, and many attempts, Aria is unable to form the letters correctly and with the appropriate size and spacing. According to Edward Thorndike, Aria's inability to write her name in cursive is explained by the law of A. readiness B. recency C. exercise D. belongingness

A. readiness

Effective teacher study groups primarily contain which of the following components? A.A few key questions to provide teachers with a direction for inquiry B.Mandated attendance at meetings to ensure that all teachers participate C.Side conversations to allow all members to feel heard by others D.Groups that include the entire staff to allow every member of the faculty to have input

A.A few key questions to provide teachers with a direction for inquiry

Under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which of the following strategies is an example of a modification a teacher can most appropriately make in a classroom to meet the needs of a student with a learning disability? A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load B.Reducing the distractions within the physical environment C.Using manipulatives and hands-on activities to explain a concept D.Extending or adjusting the time allotted to complete an assessment

A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load

An English-language learner joins a science class. Which of the following changes in the teacher's practice will best meet the needs of the new student? A.Adding visuals to classroom instruction B.Speaking slowly using basic vocabulary C.Setting time aside to teach the student one-on-one D.Writing lessons with lower academic expectations

A.Adding visuals to classroom instruction

Which of the following responsibilities is primarily considered part of a paraeducator's role when working with a classroom teacher? A.Assisting the teacher with planning and instruction B.Devising a program of study for students who have special needs C.Analyzing assessment data to be prepared for use in parent-teacher conferences D.Maintaining all records of students who receive special services

A.Assisting the teacher with planning and instruction

Which of the following actions is the best example of a student using short-term memory to complete an instructional task? A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook B.Recalling the main events seen in a movie that relate to a topic of study C.Using flash cards to gain speed in recognition of multiplication facts D.Playing a game with another student that requires mastery of state capitals

A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook

When considering the educational implications for a student with an intellectual disability, the teacher should primarily focus on A.modifying the general curriculum and implementing direct teaching strategies B.collecting data to measure ongoing academic progress in an adapted curriculum C.assuring full access to all school-sponsored activities D.teaching social skills and developing a behavioral intervention plan

A.modifying the general curriculum and implementing direct teaching strategies

It is essential for a teacher to understand the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to dismiss a teacher B.lists the reasons why a teacher can be dismissed C.identifies the personnel who must be present at a dismissal hearing D.requires a district to provide a teacher who has been dismissed with legal counsel

A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to dismiss a teacher

Which of the following actions complies with the fair use provisions of copyright law? A. Allowing students to read a scanned copy of a complete textbook that the teacher found online B. Permitting several groups of students to watch a portion of a teacher-purchased movie C. Providing students with multiple copies of a short story by a contemporary author D. Copying a CD of a recorded novel and distributing the copies to students

B. Permitting several groups of students to watch a portion of a teacher-purchased movie

A teacher implements message journals in the classroom. The teacher sends a journal home with each student on Monday, along with a note regarding accomplishments, concerns, needs, and upcoming school events. Parents return the journals on Thursday with any questions or concerns. Which of the following best describes the purpose of the journals? A. Increasing family participation in school events B. Supporting communication between home and school C. Encouraging honest family conversations about school D. Promoting awareness of the complexity of the student's school day

B. Supporting communication between home and school

At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at the beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content D. prepare for new information they will be learning

B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals

Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that the teacher's role is to encourage students to A. receive and record information presented to them B. seek answers by making connections to prior knowledge C. focus learning on a fixed topic that has been defined by the teacher D. learn new content through repetition of important skills

B. seek answers by making connections to prior knowledge

In 2014 the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a subagency of the United States Department of Education (ED), issued a set of guidelines that provide information to educators regarding students' civil rights and equal access to educational resources. Which THREE of the following statements best describe the foundational principles contained in the OCR's guidelines? A.Students have the right to free speech provided their speech does not interfere with a school's educational mission. B.A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials. C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code—deserve a high-quality education. D.High-quality resources provided to all students include state-of-the-art technology and strong community support. E.All students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their educational needs.

B.A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials. C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code—deserve a high-quality education. E.All students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their educational needs.

Which of the following best represents the application of a thematic unit? A.All second-grade teachers meet to discuss their lesson plans, make suggestions for improving lessons, and share instructional challenges. B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which students will learn about animals' habitats and young, as well as make models of animals. C.A fourth-grade teacher assigns work in each content area that requires students to use problem-solving skills. D.A social studies teacher asks students to research ways to prevent a long-term drought and to solve issues that are related to drought.

B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which students will learn about animals' habitats and young, as well as make models of animals.

A fourth-grade teacher wants to assess the level of student understanding during a math lesson. The teacher asks the students to respond to a series of questions with thumbs-up or thumbs-down to indicate their answer. Most students indicate incorrect responses to several questions. Which of the following strategies is best for the teacher to implement next? A.Making note of the incorrect responses and planning for remediation B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors C.Continuing with the lesson to ensure that the content standards are covered D.Repeating the questioning process at the end of the lesson

B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors

Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is reading on grade level? A. Aptitude test B. Ability test C. Achievement test D. Unit test

C. Achievement test

Mr. Irwin encourages his elementary students to be active participants during his lessons. A few weeks into the new school year, Mr. Irwin notices Aiko, an Asian Pacific student, does not participate in discussions or ask any questions. Which of the following should Mr. Irwin consider first about Aiko? A. Aiko is an elementary-aged student and does not have the attention span to participate during class time. B. Aiko is bored and does not have interest in the lessons. C. Aiko may have grown up in a culture that encouraged him to be quiet and obedient without questioning his superiors. D. Aiko may have a learning disability that is preventing him from asking questions.

C. Aiko may have grown up in a culture that encouraged him to be quiet and obedient without questioning his superiors.

Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay? A. Giving a numerical grade of 87% B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics D. Providing general comments such as "insightful"

C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics

Ms. Smith's students have been studying single-digit subtraction. Before moving on to double-digit subtraction, Ms. Smith develops a quiz to assess how much her students understand about single-digit subtraction. If any of her students do poorly, she will spend another day reteaching and reviewing the concepts. Which of the following types of assessment does Ms. Smith's quiz best represent? A. Summative B. Portfolio C. Formative D. Preassessment

C. Formative

Which of the following teacher activities best supports reflective practice? A.Completing weekly lesson plans B.Talking to students about their learning C.Journaling about classroom experiences D.Designing assessments to measure content mastery

C. Journaling about classroom experiences

A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to grow plants and study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals for involving the community. Which of the following describes the best first step for the teacher's action plan? A. Assigning tasks to all stakeholders for the project B. Getting students to ask local businesses for donations C. Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project D. Asking parents to send in monetary donations to support the garden

C. Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project

With respect to phonemic awareness, which of the following could be the greatest area of challenge for an English-language learner? A. Metaphorical or figurative uses of words and phrases B. Multiple spellings of the same sound C. Sounds that are different in the student's native language D. Homonyms and homophones

C. Sounds that are different in the student's native language

Which of the following instructional activities is best for a teacher to use to extend a lesson about similes? A.Having the students memorize several poems containing similes B.Having students write the definition of the word simile in their figurative language journals C.Asking students to write their own similes to share with the class D.Assigning students to work in groups to develop a list of literary terms

C.Asking students to write their own similes to share with the class

Megan is a second-grade student who experiences difficulty with the following. 1. Understanding directions given by the teacher during transitions 2. Recognizing individual sounds in words and word endings that rhyme 3. Recalling general information and details from stories read aloud In which of the following areas does Megan most likely have an exceptionality? A.Cognitive B.Visual C.Auditory D.Speech

C.Auditory

A school district is looking at opportunities to improve collaboration between stakeholders. Which of the following requires the most collaboration between internal and external stakeholders? A.Holding weekly faculty meetings B.Creating a social media account C.Convening a school improvement team D.Establishing a student-run school radio station

C.Convening a school improvement team

A fourth-grade science instructional objective states that students will be able to compare and contrast food webs from diverse ecosystems. Which of the following types of assessments is the most effective to determine if the students have met the objective? A.Labeling a diagram B.Completing fill-in-the-blanks C.Creating a concept map D.Answering multiple-choice questions

C.Creating a concept map

A reading teacher wants to create an assessment that will require students to answer questions at the evaluation level of Bloom's taxonomy. The best assessment for meeting the teacher's goal is to have students do which of the following? A.Summarize a passage B.Identify the main idea of a text C.Critique an author's point of view D.Compare characters in a story

C.Critique an author's point of view

To determine whether a particular intervention is helping a student, Judy, develop her reading fluency, a teacher administers reading probes that measure words read per minute. Which of the following best describes how the teacher should record and maintain the data collected during the intervention so as to make appropriate educational decisions for Judy? A.Jotting down notes in Judy's file for future discussions with a reading specialist B.Administering a normed screening test to compare Judy's progress to that of other students C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for evidence of Judy's progress D.Marking-up all passages read by Judy throughout the intervention

C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for evidence of Judy's progress

Which of the following statements is most accurate about informal assessments? A.Informal assessments are used less frequently than formal assessments because of time and cost constraints. B.Informal assessments provide data that are used for making placement decisions and to document student learning over time. C.Informal assessments help teachers to understand students' growth and refine instruction to meet students' needs. D.Informal assessments are primarily used for comparing students' performance with that of other students at a similar level.

C.Informal assessments help teachers to understand students' growth and refine instruction to meet students' needs.

A sixth-grade teacher begins a literary unit with a roundtable discussion focusing on students' personal life experiences and their aspirations for the future. Which of the following reasons best explains the teacher's rationale for choosing this activity? A.Motivating students to become actively involved in pursuing knowledge on their own B.Testing students' comprehension and retention of previously learned information C.Learning about students' diverse backgrounds to understand their unique cultural filters D.Prompting students to support their assertions and interpretations while making conclusions

C.Learning about students' diverse backgrounds to understand their unique cultural filters

A classroom teacher wants to implement a student's behavior plan with authenticity and validity. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for the teacher to use to seek support before implementing the behavior plan? A.Requesting an IEP team meeting to rewrite the behavior plan B.Rewriting the behavior plan and presenting it to the IEP team for feedback C.Meeting with the behavior specialist and special education teacher to brainstorm strategies for managing the plan D.Asking the administration to add additional paraprofessional support to help manage the plan

C.Meeting with the behavior specialist and special education teacher to brainstorm strategies for managing the plan

Which of the following best describes the rights of parents as covered under FERPA? A.Parents must be included in the development of an IEP for their child. B.Parents must be involved in the decision-making process regarding their child's academic placement. C.Parents can request that a school correct their child's records if they believe that the records are inaccurate or misleading. D.Parents can inspect and revise any instructional material used as part of their child's educational curriculum.

C.Parents can request that a school correct their child's records if they believe that the records are inaccurate or misleading.

A fifth-grade teacher wrote the following learning objective on the board before beginning a lesson that the principal was observing. "Students will be able to appreciate the need for community members to take a more active role in environmental issues affecting them." The principal requested that the teacher rewrite the objective. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the principal's request? A.The objective needs to indicate more detail about the level of intended student learning. B.The objective needs to provide specifics about the materials to be used in learning activities. C.The objective needs to include observable and measurable verbs in its statement. D.The objective needs to take into consideration the diverse cultures in the classroom.

C.The objective needs to include observable and measurable verbs in its statement.

A teacher frequently conducts Socratic seminars in an English language arts class. Students read and annotate assigned texts to bring to the seminar along with any questions that emerge while reading. Which of the following sets of expectations best guarantees a collaborative environment during a Socratic seminar? A.Raising a hand and waiting to be called on to talk, supporting counterarguments with dynamic speech, and sitting near others with similar ideas B.Interjecting agreeable thoughts when a peer is speaking, initiating side conversations to solicit opinions, and asking peers probing questions C.Waiting to talk until others are finished, speaking to others respectfully, and acknowledging other viewpoints D.Expecting to be called on by the facilitator, opting out of intense conversations, and identifying improper peer behavior

C.Waiting to talk until others are finished, speaking to others respectfully, and acknowledging other viewpoints

To best plan for the individual needs of students with disabilities, it is ideal for a general education teacher to collaborate with a special education teacher on curriculum A.mapping B.alignment C.modification D.development

C.modification

At the beginning of the school year, norm-referenced assessment results for the previous school year are automatically mailed to parents. During the first week of school, a fifth-grade teacher receives a phone call from a parent who wants to know what a percentile score of 45 in mathematics means. To best answer the parent's question, the teacher should explain that the student A.is significantly below the statistical average for fourth-grade students B.answered 45 percent of the mathematics questions correctly C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of students in the same grade D.is slightly above the statistical average for fifth-grade students

C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of students in the same grade

A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in loud environments. Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student demonstrates? A. Behavioral B. Visual C. Speech/language D. Auditory

D. Auditory

A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?" Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet. The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories? A. Pragmatism B. Cognitivism C. Behaviorism D. Constructivism

D. Constructivism

Which of the following instructional approaches will best allow a teacher to increase student interdependence? A. Independent grouping B. One-to-one instruction C. Whole-class instruction D. Cooperative learning groups

D. Cooperative learning groups

A teacher notices that some students learn best by discussing subject matter content with peers, while others prefer a quiet place to read and practice on their own. In response, the teacher decides to adjust lesson expectations and create space in the classroom to meet the needs of both sets of students. By taking this action, the teacher demonstrates an understanding of the importance of which of the following? A. Scaffolding B. Constructivism C. Divergent thinking D. Differentiated instruction

D. Differentiated instruction

John, a second grader, complains to his parents that his teacher kept him in from recess for misbehaving in class. At a parent-teacher conference, the parents say that they think the consequence was too extreme. Which of the following best describes what the teacher should do to address the parent's concern? A. Agree to modify the consequences for John's misbehavior in the future B. Decide with the parents on a mutually agreed upon consequence for every misbehavior C. Suggest that the parents meet with the guidance counselor to discuss the matter D. Review with the parents the classroom rules and consequences that are aligned to the school's standards

D. Review with the parents the classroom rules and consequences that are aligned to the school's standards

A teacher planning instruction completes the following ordered steps. 1. Identify the lesson's objective 2. Develop assessment criteria 3. Choose instructional activities By following the steps, the teacher best demonstrates an understanding of A. using teaching activities to lead lesson development B. augmenting lessons with hands-on manipulatives C. offering choices to students when creating lessons D. ensuring that concepts students need to learn guide lessons

D. ensuring that concepts students need to learn guide lessons

Which of the following strategies best increases student motivation in the classroom environment? A.Assigning high-performing students to tutor peers as part of expected conduct B.Placing students in groups of three or more to complete graded assignments C.Asking students to generate a list of goals that they plan to accomplish in their lifetimes D.Allowing students to collaborate with the teacher to design learning opportunities

D.Allowing students to collaborate with the teacher to design learning opportunities

Which of the following is the most effective strategy for a teacher to use when establishing standards of conduct in a middle school classroom? A.Posting a teacher-determined set of rules in the classroom B.Reviewing classroom rules with students at the beginning of every semester C.Showing students a video about appropriate classroom behavior D.Composing a classroom pledge together with the students

D.Composing a classroom pledge together with the students

Which of the following classroom practices best exemplifies Maslow's educational philosophy? A.Challenging enduring student beliefs about their capacity to learn B.Offering extrinsic prizes based on data in a student behavior chart C.Assigning students as leaders to serve as role models for others D.Creating an environment in which students feel safe taking risks

D.Creating an environment in which students feel safe taking risks

Which of the following is a primary purpose of a teacher using a brainstorming session to start a lesson? A.Facilitating students' active listening skills B.Helping students set realistic expectations C.Facilitating students' summary of a lesson D.Determining students' prior knowledge

D.Determining students' prior knowledge

Which of the following best describes the type of scoring that applies many criteria at the same time to evaluate an end-of-course project and results in a single grade? A.Task-specific scoring B.Analytic scoring C.Developmental scoring D.Holistic scoring

D.Holistic scoring

Which of the following insights is best gained from administering a norm-referenced achievement test? A.A student's knowledge base about an upcoming unit before instruction B.An individual's propensity to succeed in any given activity based on innate characteristics C.Information on an individual's level of mastery based on a specific set of learning standards D.How a student's test performance compares with that of a sample of similar students who have taken the same test

D.How a student's test performance compares with that of a sample of similar students who have taken the same test

A primary benefit of using rubrics to grade students' work is that rubrics A.place emphasis on student participation B.allocate time for students to review their work C.focus feedback on student errors D.state explicitly what is expected of students

D.state explicitly what is expected of students

A response that receives a score of 2: -Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to all parts of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a strong explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates a strong knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 1: -Demonstrates a basic understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to one portion of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a weak explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates some knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 0: -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Is not supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates little knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question

Explain TWO weaknesses in the plan to place students in same-ability reading groups. Suggest TWO ways a teacher can meet the needs of students with different reading abilities without placing them in same-ability groups.

During the year, a teacher uses holistic and analytical scoring rubrics to evaluate students' writing pieces. For statement, indicate whether the statement is characteristic of a holistic or an analytical scoring rubric. 1.Provides feedback to writers about areas of strengths and weaknesses 2. Uses benchmark papers to train scorers to recognize levels of achievement 3.Assigns a score based on an overall impression created by a piece of work 4. Scores specific criteria individually in relation to levels of performance

Holistic: 2, 3 Analytical: 1,4

A response that receives a score of 2: -Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to all parts of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a strong explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates a strong knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 1: -Demonstrates a basic understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to one portion of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a weak explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates some knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 0: -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Is not supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates little knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question

Identify TWO different rules from the list and provide evidence that the rule is not effective in establishing and maintaining acceptable student conduct. Suggest TWO ways a teacher can set class rules that are appropriate and effective in a second-grade classroom.

A response that receives a score of 2: -Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to all parts of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a strong explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates a strong knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 1: -Demonstrates a basic understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to one portion of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a weak explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates some knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 0: -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Is not supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates little knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question

In Document 3, Ms.Miss Green indicates the manner in which she will collect formative and summative data to assess her students' knowledge of the endangered-animal unit. Identify TWO types of assessments that Ms.Miss Green is planning to use to support her instructional decisions. Explain ONE strength and ONE weakness of using those assessments with fourth-grade students. Base your response on principles of formal and informal assessment.

A response that receives a score of 2: -Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to all parts of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a strong explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates a strong knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 1: -Demonstrates a basic understanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Responds appropriately to one portion of the question -If an explanation is required, provides a weak explanation that is well supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates some knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question A response that receives a score of 0: -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Demonstrates misunderstanding of the aspects of the case that are relevant to the question -Is not supported by relevant evidence -Demonstrates little knowledge of pedagogical concepts, theories, facts, procedures, or methodologies relevant to the question

In Ms.Miss Green's lesson plan, she integrates instruction in language arts with content from the science unit. Identify TWO content targets that Ms.Miss Green establishes for the class in her lesson plan. Explain how Ms.Miss Green's plan to meet EACH of the content targets you identified reinforces the integration of language arts and science. Base your response on principles of effective instructional planning.

Place each example of an instructional objective for students with the level of Bloom's taxonomy that it best exemplifies. -Knowledge: -Comprehension: -Application: -Analysis: A.To be able to differentiate between kinetic and potential energy B.To be able to explain Newton's laws of motion in the student's own words C. To be able to recite Newton's three laws of motion D. To be able to calculate the kinetic energy of a projectile

Knowledge:C To be able to recite Newton's three laws of motion Comprehension:B o be able to explain Newton's laws of motion in the student's own words Application:D To be able to calculate the kinetic energy of a projectile Analysis: A To be able to differentiate between kinetic and potential energy