Sample Questions
Ms. Hawkins teaches a high school humanities class with students at various levels of English-language proficiency. She teaches students at the intermediate level of English-language proficiency the following sentence stems (1) What do you think...? (2) Is there another...? (3) Tell me more about The sentence stems that Ms. Hawkins has taught her students will be most effective in which of the following? (a) Developing students' summarization skills (b) Determining students' prior knowledge (c) Promoting students' elaboration skills. (d) Reinforcing students' ability to draw conclusions
(c) Promoting students' elaboration skills.
A teacher wants to use technology to present new information that includes text, audio, and graphics. Which of the following productivity tools will best accomplish the goal? A. A multimedia presentation B. A newsletter C. A spreadsheet D. A social media Web site
A. A multimedia presentation
Kim, an English-language learner, speaks English with single words and short phrases. She makes communication that prevents others from understanding her speech. During small-group instruction speaks to her peers in her native language. Which of the following levels of English-language profile describes Kim's speaking ability. A. Beginner B. Intermediate C. Advance D. Advance-high
A. Beginner
A middle school English-language learner (ELL) can read English texts with familiar topics, simple sentence structures, and high-frequency vocabulary but is unable to read the test with the appropriate rate and speed. Which of the following best describes the reading proficiency level of the ELL? A. Beginning B. Intermediate C. Advance D. Advance-high
A. Beginning
Which of the following is the most effective way for a teacher to introduce elementary students to a new literacy center? A. Modeling procedures for the center and having students practice them B. Posting the directions and expectations for using the center C. Explaining the rules and consequences for using the center D. Monitoring the students and correcting them while they use the center
A. Modeling procedures for the center and having students practice them
When providing vocabulary instruction to students who are at the beginning level of English-language proficiency, which of the following is most appropriate for the teacher to include? A. Pictures that illustrate the words. B. Lists that define the words C. Dictionaries that include the words D. Grade-level texts that exemplify the words
A. Pictures that illustrate the words.
For a teacher to develop an effective lesson, the most important element for the teacher to include is: A. Plenty of group time and limited direct instruction B. A formal assessment to evaluate students' learning C. An opportunity for students to move around the room D. A clear objective based on the state standards
A. Plenty of group time and limited direct instruction
A middle school reading teacher is assessing the reading proficiency of a new student who is an English Language learner by asking the student to read several short texts of varying difficulty. The student recognizes some high-frequency words that coordinate with visual cues but reads few other words in the texts. Which of the following language-proficiency levels characterizes the student in the domain of reading? A. Beginning B. Intermediate C. Advanced D. Advanced-high
A. Beginning
Cynthia is an English-language learner who frequently makes errors when speaking. When Cynthia participates in small groups, the other students have difficulty understanding her pronunciation of English words, causing her to become frustrated and give up. Which of the following best describes Cynthia's proficiency level in spoken English? A. Beginning B. Intermediate C. Advance D. Advance-high
A. Beginning
Which of the following is the best example of vertical alignment? A. English teachers deciding which novels to teach at each grade level B. History teachers discussing the interrelated aspect of multiple historical periods C. Science teachers establishing ways to improve budget efficiency across each grade level D. Mathematics teacher evaluating the appropriateness of manipulative for learning mathematical concepts
A. English teachers deciding which novels to teach at each grade level
Which THREE of the following the teacher actions will support students in effectively following classroom routines and procedures? A. Ensuring that students understand the reasoning for the routines and procedures B. Developing routines and procedures for every possible scenario C. Evaluating classroom routines and procedures using current research D. Practicing routines and procedures through rehearsal E. Teaching a few routines and procedures per day until all have been mastered
A. Ensuring that students understand the reasoning for the routines and procedures D. Practicing routines and procedures through rehearsal E. Teaching a few routines and procedures per day until all have been mastered
A third-grade teacher is discussing a science concept with the class. As the question-and-answer period progresses, the teacher notices that an English-language learner in the class who is at the intermediate level of speaking proficiency has not volunteered a response. To best promote the student's involvement in the discussion, the teacher should first. A. Increase the wait time to provide an opportunity for the student to formulate a response in context and language. B. Offer encouraging feedback that focuses on students' participation rather than the correctness of their responses. C. Foster the student's desire to participate in the future by using extrinsic motivation to reward the student for responding D. Prompt the student by asking questions to check for comprehension of the topic and to clarify if necessary
A. Increase the wait time to provide an opportunity for the student to formulate a response in context and language.
A preschool teacher organizes an area of the classroom in such a way the children can engage in solitary play from time to time. Which of the following is a primary benefit of supporting solitary play in the preschool environment. A. It supports the developing imagination of the children. B. It is the first step in building language in the school environment. C. It is a way to help children resolve conflicts with one another. D. It is a means of teaching children how to share toys with one another.
A. It supports the developing imagination of the children.
Which of the following instructional strategies best supports student understanding of persuasive writing? A. Providing a variety of student examples for review and discussion B. Distributing a list of relevant conventions of grammar and punctuation C. Limiting instruction to allow time for individual writing practice D. Supplying a writing prompt that requires a decisive viewpoint response
A. Providing a variety of student examples for review and discussion
A high school science teacher often tells her students brief anecdotes about the people she calls "unsung heroes of science," ordinary people who made significant contributions in the area of science the class is studying. She makes sure to include scientists from both genders and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Which of the following statements best expresses why this practice is likely to be a valuable one for high school students? A. Providing students with a wide range of role models helps broaden their thinking about their own future educational and career options. B. Students generally feel more motivated to work hard if what they are studying is directly relevant to their own lives C. Prompting students to look at content a variety of viewpoints helps them to understand the content more completely D. Students tend to place too much emphasis on the level of public recognition and celebrity tha
A. Providing students with a wide range of role models helps broaden their thinking about their own future educational and career options.
To improve behavior, which of the following should be the teacher's primary focus when arranging desks in the classroom? A. Proximity and supervision of students B. Computer configurations with a clear view of the board C. Custodial maintenance in the classroom D. Appropriate placement of the teacher workstation
A. Proximity and supervision of students
A new teacher finds that each of her classes are scheduled to meet for an extended period Monday through Thursday. The teacher is concerned about meeting the learning needs of students who will have a three-day break from instruction each week. The teacher can best meet the needs of those students by using which of the following strategies? A. Review the previous week's content at the beginning of each week before introducing new material B. Follow a consistent weekly routine in providing instruction (e.g., teacher presentation on Tuesdays, small-group activity on Wednesdays) C. Expand the type and amount of homework that is assigned to students during the long weekendBreaks D. Plan learning activities that can be completed within a four-day school week and that will not need to extend into subsequent weeks
A. Review the previous week's content at the beginning of each week before introducing new material
4. A teacher is helping students identify input devices for a computer. Which THREE of the folle are best described as input devices? A. Scanner B. Mouse C. Printer D. keyboard
A. Scanner B. Mouse D. keyboard
Each week students compose, send, and respond to emails to communicate with their email pals from different communities. Which of the following is the most important benefit of the project? A. Teaching students to use various technology applications B. Engaging students in learning how to properly write letters C. Enriching students' understanding of different cultures D. Instructing students on effectively cooperating with others
A. Teaching students to use various technology applications
Which of the following strategies will most likely motivate first graders to practice spelling high-frequency sight words? A. Tracing the letters of the spelling words in a sandbox B. Memorizing word spellings from a teacher-developed list C. Identifying the Latin and Greek roots of the spellings words D. Writing a story utilizing most of the spelling word
A. Tracing the letters of the spelling words in a sandbox
A teacher whose classes include students with diverse backgrounds and needs wishes to ensure that the assessment strategies he uses will provide him with an accurate picture of all students' learning. Which following approaches will best help the teacher achieve this goal? A. Use multiple measures to assess student learning, and allow students to show what they know in various ways. B. Give students an example opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification as needed before tests asother graded activities occur. C. Individualize learning standards and expectations, and have students help define criteria for assessing their own learning. D. Create tests and quizzes that include questions in various formats (e.g., essay, multiple choice), and offer options for extra credit.
A. Use multiple measures to assess student learning, and allow students to show what they know in various ways.
An elementary school teacher asks students to bring in photos of their family members. The teacher then leads a discussion in which students talk about their family using the photos, listen to their classmates, and ask questions of each other. The primary benefit of the activity is that it helps to create a community of learners who A. Value the background of others B. Demonstrate reflective thinking C. Take responsibility for their learning D. Establish reasonable goals for growth
A. Value the background of others
A third-grade teacher reads a short story to the class about a boy who decides not to invite one of his classmates to this birthday party. As an extension to the reading, which of the following assignments promotes the highest levels of student thinking? A. Writing a persuasive letter to the main character convincing the character to make a different choice B. Completing a research report on the author covering the author's early life, accomplishments, and historical background C. Constructing a three-dimensional map that traces that various locations and events that occurred during the story D. Creating a diagram of the story's literary elements, including plot, characters, setting, and tone
A. Writing a persuasive letter to the main character convincing the character to make a different choice
A Third-grade teacher reads a short story to the class about a boy who decides not to invite one of his classmates to his birthday party. As an extension to the reading, which of the following, assignments shows the highest level of student thinking? A. Writing a persuasive letter to the main character convincing the character to make a different choice B. Completing a research report on the author covering the author's early lite, accomplishments, historical background C. Constructing a three-dimensional map that traces the various locations and events that occurred during the story D. Creating a diagram of the story's literary elements, including plot, characters, setting, and tone
A. Writing a persuasive letter to the main character corwincing the character to make a different choice
A high school teacher uses the Socratic method to structure class discussions in which the students question one another while the teacher monitors and facilitates the discussions. The instructional method is most beneficial because it allows students to A. evaluate their own ideas and those of others. B. improve their public speaking skills. C. integrate new and prior knowledge. D. actively engage in research skills.
A. evaluate their own ideas and those of others.
A teacher has established a routine whereby students enter the classroom and go directly to there they immediately copy into their organizers the homework assignment the teacher has posted on board. While the students do this, the teacher takes attendance. The primary advantage of this rou A. keeps students productively engaged while the teacher carries out administrative B. helps students recognize the role and benefits of good time management skills. C. models for students that teachers also have tasks they are required to complete. D. promotes class cohesion by providing shared experiences and common goals.
A. keeps students productively engaged while the teacher carries out administrative
When creating a daily schedule for a kindergarten class, it is most important for the teacher to consider? A. whether the time allotted for each instructional activity allows students to complete each task B. the length of an afternoon rest period to help transition students from lunch. C. how to balance quiet and active instructional activities while including time for play. D. ways to incorporate parental involvement within each scheduled activity.
A. whether the time allotted for each instructional activity allows students to complete each task
In a conference with a high school student who is currently failing math class, the student asks the teacher "Why should I spend time doing work when I am going to fail anyway?" Which of the following would be the teacher's most appropriate response? A. "You need to ask for help to be successful in this class." B. "Let's develop a long-range plan to help you be successful in this class." C. "I will drop your two lowest grades to boost your ability to be successful." D. "You may retake your most recent test to help you become more successful."
B. "Let's develop a long-range plan to help you be successful in this class."
Placing students from diverse populations in collaborative groups best promotes which of the following? A. An increase in higher-level thinking skills B. An awareness of cross-cultural values C. An appreciation of multiple intelligences D. An improvement in social interactions
B. An awareness of cross-cultural values
A teacher who is developing a unit about nutrition wishes to sequence instructional objectives to reflect progressively higher levels of cognitive skills. Which of the following objectives represents the highest level of cognitive skills? A. Explain what is meant by a fad diet and give three examples of diets with proven health risks B. Assess the role of societal and peer pressure in influencing students' selection of foods C. Record and evaluate one day's food intake by determining the presence or absence of given nutrients D. Discuss the pros and cons of using diet aids as part of weight loss plan
B. Assess the role of societal and peer pressure in influencing students' selection of foods
An elementary teacher wants to promote students' use of higher-level thinking skills during a unit on insects. Which of the following activities will be most effective in achieving the goal? A. Writing a summary to describe the feeding habits of various types of butterflies B. Creating a graphic organizer to evaluate how butterflies are different from other insects C. Labeling a diagram of a butterfly to identify the main body parts D. Drawing pictures to show how butterflies change during their life cycle
B. Creating a graphic organizer to evaluate how butterflies are different from other insects
Mr.Dosa, a history teacher, asks students to summarize a chapter. He provides struggling readers with sentence starters and a word bank with important content vocabulary to include in their summary scenario, Mr. Dosa is meeting students' needs by? A. Integrating students' background knowledge with instruction. B. Designing instruction with scaffolds for various levels. C. Incorporating graphic organizers with visual emphasis D. Including activities geared toward various learning styles.
B. Designing instruction with scaffolds for various levels.
A third-grade teacher wants to increase the amount of productive instructional time. Which of the following will most likely help the teacher achieve this goal? A. Allowing students to choose groups to complete projects B. Developing a signal for maintaining students' attention C. Providing worksheets for students who complete assignments early D. Grouping students heterogeneously to teach difficult mathematical concepts
B. Developing a signal for maintaining students' attention
An English-language learner (ELL) at the advanced-high level of English proficiency in writing is preparing a written report to discuss the results of a science experiment. To best support the ELL with the assignment, the teacher should provide instruction in which of the following areas? A. Applying complex verb tenses. B. Elaborating on ideas in detail C. Including low-frequency vocabulary D. Using a variety of cohesive devices
B. Elaborating on ideas in detail
A fourth-grade teacher assigns a project on the early history of Texas. After the projects are completed, the teacher asks students to answer the following questions. (1) How much effort did you put into the project? (2) What parts of the project were easy for you? (3) What parts of the project were difficult for you? (4) What did you learn about your ability to complete a project? Which of the following is the teacher's primary goal in asking students to respond to the questions? A. Setting high expectations for the outcome of the students' projects B. Encouraging the students to assess their own work C. Providing the students with meaningful feedback D. Grading the students' project effectively
B. Encouraging the students to assess their own work
Generally, older adolescents are more likely than early adolescents to be capable of which of the following types of cognitive tasks? A. Describing a possible cause for a given event. B. Evaluating which hypothesis among many accurately explains an observed event. C. Locating information to use to solve problems. D. Accurately reporting a sequence of events and the conditions under which they occurred.
B. Evaluating which hypothesis among many accurately explains an observed event.
Ms. Lopez decides to use electronic storybooks with her fourth-grade class. Which of the following is the most important initial action for Ms. Lopez to take when introducing the new literacy format to her students A. Reviewing effective comprehension strategies for reading narrative texts B. Facilitating a class discussion on the acceptable use guidelines for electronic media C. Comparing the text features of electronic storybooks with those of traditional storybooks D. Introducing criteria to assess the quality and validity of electronic storybooks
B. Facilitating a class discussion on the acceptable use guidelines for electronic media
On the first day of school, a class of students and their teacher creates a collage that depicts activities. The college will remain on display in the classroom to be used in future discussions! lessons. Which of the following is a primary benefit of the activity? A. Setting high academic expectations B. Helping students become farníliar with classroom procedures C. Assessing students' basic skills D. Establishing a supportive classroom climate
B. Helping students become farníliar with classroom procedures
Students in a high school class are working independently on an assignment at their desks. While conferring with one student, the teacher looks across the room and sees that Casey, who consistently has trouble staying on task and has made an agreement with the teacher about focusing on his work, is working on something unrelated to the assignment. The teacher interrupts her conference and loudly says, "Casey, do you remember our agreement about what you should be doing right now?" Which of the following is the best assessment of the teacher's response to the student's behavior? A. It is an appropriate response because it helps all students recognize and appreciate the relationship between behavior and school achievement B. It is an inappropriate response because such agreements should be kept private between the teacher and the student. C. It is an appropriate response because it demonstrates to the rest of t
B. It is an inappropriate response because such agreements should be kept private between the teacher and the student.
A primary teacher sets up literacy centers in the classroom. Each day for an hour, students rotate. Which of the following strategies will be most effective in ensuring smooth transition centers? A. Introducing several transition procedures for students to select from B. Modeling and practicing the transition process with students C. Listing the consequences for breaking the rules for D. Allowing flexibility in routines to keep students engaged
B. Modeling and practicing the transition process with students
Which of the following is a benefit of increasing personal space for students in a classroom? A. More distractions B. More student questioning C. More time on task D. More use of direct teaching
B. More student questioning
Test administrators are asked to actively monitor students while they are taking statewide student assessments. To best ensure test administrators adhere to this requirement, they should A. Watch students from the front of the room to minimize distractions during testing B. Move around the room to ensure that students complete the appropriate test section C. Perform other duties at their desk to model active engagement during testing D. Read over students' shoulders to ensure that students demonstrate content understanding of test materials
B. Move around the room to ensure that students complete the appropriate test section
4. A high school social studies teacher arranges for students to read with elementary school students to promote literacy. Which of the following developmental needs of high school students does the activity best address? A. Independence B. Peer collaboration C. Community respect D. Abstract thinking
B. Peer collaboration
Ms. Anderson notices that one of her seventh-grade students, Missy, is wearing long sleeves despite the hot Texas weather. During a social activity structured to help students bond with their peers, Ms. Anderson thinks she sees gashes on Missy's right arm. Which of the following would be the most appropriate first step for Ms. Anderson? A. Document Missy's behavior over the next several class periods B. Refer Missy's name and her own observations to the school guidance counselor C. Notify the campus principal that she suspects Missy is being abused D. Call Missy's parents or guardians to express her concern and request information
B. Refer Missy's name and her own observations to the school guidance counselor
A fourth-grade teacher is presenting a science lesson on how heat affects matter. The teacher begins the lesson by slipping a brass ball through a metal ring. The teacher then heats the ball and tries to put it through the metal ring again. The students can readily see that once heated, the ball will no longer fit through the ring. Beginning the lesson in this way is most likely to promote learning by A. Prompting students to connect various previously learned concepts B. Stimulating students' curiosity about what is being taught C. Providing students with a conceptual framework for the current lesson D. Encouraging students to examine a problem systematically
B. Stimulating students' curiosity about what is being taught
A United States history class consists of a diverse group of students, including students with learning disabilities and English-language learners. The teacher assigns a project in which students will wou cooperative groups to create a biographical presentation about a Revolutionary War hero. Given the diversity, which of the following approaches will most likely result in equitable cooperative group A. Teacher-planned heterogeneous groups B. Teacher-planned homogeneous groups C. Student-selected groups D. Student-selected partners
B. Teacher-planned homogeneous groups
To best demonstrate for elementary students the appropriate note-taking skills to use during research, a teacher should model which of the following? A. Outlining when recording information B. Using graphic organizers to record information C. Organizing information with note cards D. Determining the reliability of the information
B. Using graphic organizers to record information
Which of the following is most effective in helping second-grade students learn strategies to identify and use language to communicate feelings to others? A. Creating a display chart using pictures of people with different facial expressions B. Using role-play to demonstrate appropriate ways to express feelings C. Reading to students about a person who had to overcome obstacles to achieve success D. Taking a survey of the students' feelings each day for a week
B. Using role-play to demonstrate appropriate ways to express feelings
A first grade class completes a lesson on a particular grammar skill. Which of the following students would best demonstrate for the teacher that the grammar lesson was effective? A. Completing an extension worksheet involving the grammar skill B. Writing sentences correctly on a topic of the students' choice involving the skill C. Completing successfully a unit test in which students identify correct and incorrect grammatical usage. D. Applying the skill correctly in future creative writing assignments
B. Writing sentences correctly on a topic of the students' choice involving the skill
A middle school English-language learner who is writing at the intermediate level of English-language proficiency is most likely to demonstrate writing that includes A. lists of memorized phrases. B. use of native language. C. repetition of ideas D. abstract content.
B. use of native language.
Mr. Colby, a middle school mathematics teacher, notices that when he explains some of the steps in a mathematics problem, his beginning-and intermediate-level English-language learners do not understand some of the basic directions and explanations. The most appropriate accommodation for the students would be A. visuals for common content-based terms B. word banks that contain low-frequency terms C. dictation using only English present tense D. reference material that includes sentence stem
B. word banks that contain low-frequency terms
A high school teacher has placed a document on the computer network with instructions for an assignment. The assignment includes using online information, and the teacher wants to ensure quick access to useful information about the topic. The teacher's best strategy for ensuring would be to include which of the following with the instructions? A. A list of the Web addresses of organizations that conduct social studies research B. Embedded links to search engines with a reputation for a high percentage of rele C. A list of key words likely to result in successful searches D. Embedded links to relevant Web site
C. A list of key words likely to result in successful searches
Which of the following is the best example of plagiarism? A. A study group generating possible test questions from lecture notes and answering them B. A lab report using statistics copied verbatim from a study found on a university's Website citing the reference C. A literary analysis paraphrasing an author's written words or ideas as if they were one's own without citing references D. An oral report using information that is common knowledge or in common public use with citing references
C. A literary analysis paraphrasing an author's written words or ideas as if they were one's own without citing references
When discussing poetry with English-language learners, a teacher should be particularly careful to address such learners. A. Inability to concentrate on abstract ideas B. Inability to read challenging material C. Ability to comprehend idiomatic expressions. D. Ability to understand the context of the poem
C. Ability to comprehend idiomatic expressions.
The teacher is beginning a content-based unit and wants to ensure that the instructional activities are appropriate for all students. Which of the following strategies will best achieve the goal? A. Allocating time at the end of each lesson in the unit for students to ask questions about newly introduced concepts B. Identifying struggling students through an end-of-unit assessment and creating student groups on the students' levels of understanding C. Administering assessments during the unit to determine students' levels of understanding and planning instruction accordingly D. Providing multiple examples of how to apply new skills for students to refer to when completed independent assignments during the unit
C. Administering assessments during the unit to determine students' levels of understanding and planning instruction accordingly
Which of the following describes the best reason for a teacher to use a listening center with beginning English language learners (ELLs)? A. Using a recording made by the teacher will help the ELLs recognize the teacher's voice B. Providing the ELLs with an appropriate leveled book without disrupting the rest of class C. Allowing the ELLs to connect the new language with the print on the page D. Listening to a book repeatedly will help the ELLs memorize the material
C. Allowing the ELLs to connect the new language with the print on the page
A second-grade teacher observes a student retelling a story to a friend. The teacher notes that the students use improper grammar, have difficulty recalling correct words, and have difficulty putting sentences together in a logical order. Based on the observations, the teacher might conclude that the student shows characteristics of A. A motor speech disorder B. A sensory processing disorder C. An expressive language disorder D. An articulation disorder
C. An expressive language disorder
Which of the following is an example of a student who is intrinsically motivated? A. Alice's father gives her $10 each time she gets an A. B. Beth needs at least a B average to be accepted at the college of her choice C. Charles reads every book he can find by Philip Roth, his favorite author D. Don's teacher tells him to complete his term paper on time or fail the course
C. Charles reads every book he can find by Philip Roth, his favorite author
A ninth-grade world geography teacher is planning a unit on how geographic processes affect political situations in different areas of the world. To begin designing appropriate learning goals for the unit, the teacher should first. A. Review the information presented in the geography textbook B. Conference with the team of world geography teachers C. Consult the statewide student objectives for world geography D. Create an assignment timeline for this geography unit.
C. Consult the statewide student objectives for world geography
Which of the following strategies will most likely benefit a student who has been diagnosed with autism? A. Including opportunities for group work. B. Providing a wide array of choices for activities. C. Creating predictable routines in the classroom. D. Using a voice amplifier when speaking to the student.
C. Creating predictable routines in the classroom.
A science teacher plans for students to collect data, analyze it, and then create charts to display it. Which of the following types of software is the best choice to accomplish these tasks? A. Internet browser B. Word processor C. Electronic spreadsheet D. Multimedia application
C. Electronic spreadsheet
A middle school science teacher requires students to keep a learning log to record their observations, identify concerns, and summarize learning. The primary benefit of this practice is that it A. Helps students to consider data from multiple viewpoints B. Provides students with additional study materials C. Encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning D. Caters to students with a variety of preferred learning styles
C. Encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning
A teacher is creating an introduction to a content-based unit using presentation software. Which of the following guidelines should the teacher adopt when designing each slide? A. Including multiple graphics B. Highlighting a single key point C. Explaining each point fully D. Asking a higher-level question
C. Explaining each point fully
Jamie, a fourth-grade student, asks Ms. Walker why he never gets to answer questions during class discussions. The teacher responds by saying that she calls on students who raise their hand and she seldom sees his hand raised. Which of the following teacher actions will best help Jarnie have a greater opportunity to participate in class discussions? A. Providing students an incentive for the number of questions they answer correctly B. Designating a number of discussion questions specifically for Jarnie to answer C. Increasing the wait time after asking discussion questions D. Asking Jarnie if he has an answer to contribute after asking each discussion question
C. Increasing the wait time after asking discussion questions
Mr. Tucker is a high school health teacher who has students of various levels of English-language proficiency in his classes. He asks beginning-level students yes/no questions, often with the use of visual cues. He asks intermediate-level students either/or questions, to which possible answers are limited. Finally, he asks advanced students more grammatically complex questions, such as embedded and open-ended questions that use "who," "what," "when," or "where." The practice best reflects which of the following principles related to questioning strategies? A. Embedding students' prior knowledge in the questions will support their learning B. Eliciting responses from students will produce active learners C. Modifying the language structure of questions will support students participation D. Using an organized process for questioning will help track which students are called on.
C. Modifying the language structure of questions will support students participation
3. Which of the following is the best way to promote student success during small group instructional activity. A. Ensuring that group members reach consensus during activities B. Rewarding group members who correctly answer questions about the activities C. Providing group members a list of expectations before conducting each activity D. Recording group members' interactions during each activity in a comprehensive char
C. Providing group members a list of expectations before conducting each activity
A teacher plans to assign a challenging, multistep research project to a class of ninth graders. The teacher introduces the assignment distributing a handout that identifies and explains each of the steps required for the project. After reviewing the handout and answering student's questions, the teacher concludes with the following statement. I know this is a challenging project, and some things may not go smoothly on the first try. Keep in mind, though, that it's okay to make mistakes. This is a learning activity, and one often leams most from one's mistakes. The important thing is to learn and progress as you go. Which of the following is likely to be the most important benefit of the strategies used by the teacher to introduce this activity? A. Minimizing students' need for teacher guidance and support as the project progresses B. Encouraging students' use of ongoing self-assessment to analyze their own strengths
C. Reducing student anxiety about the task and building confidence about their ability to be successful
Which of the following describes an acceptable use of a school's computer by a teacher? A. Downloading free programs from the World Wide Web for personal use B. Giving a teacher's password to a student access a school email account C. Sending an email to the faculty to ask for their support in a schoolwide event D. Making copies of a licensed software package to place on classroom computers
C. Sending an email to the faculty to ask for their support in a schoolwide event
A teacher provides a big picture understanding of the broad topic area and then asks students to select a specific interest which connects to the broader topic. Students then are directed to ask questions geared toward this specific interest and answer their own questions through research. In the setting described, the teacher is utilizing which of the following types of instruction? A. Scaffolded B. Integrated C. Teacher-directed D. Inquiry-based
C. Teacher-directed
Which of the following nonverbal behaviors can a teacher use to best communicate enthusiasm for the material to students? A. Standing in front of the class while teaching B. Exhibiting a calm reaction toward student responses C. Using gestures to prompt a response D. Showing emotions through facial expressions
C. Using gestures to prompt a response
A first-grade teacher is teaching her students the /ar/ sound during a whole-group lesson. After teaching the sound, the teacher gives each student two small pieces of paper, one red and one green, and asks them to hold up the green paper when they hear a word with the /ar/ sound and the red one if they do not hear the /ar/ sound in the word. The teacher is most likely using this activity to A. scaffold student learning of the skill being taught. B. reteach all students the skill being taught. C. assess student understanding of the skill being taught. D. Provide an extension activity for the skill being taught.
C. assess student understanding of the skill being taught.
Mr. Trang has his mathematics students keep a learning log. At the end of each class period, students are to record three sentences that paraphrase what they learned from the day's lesson. This strategy is beneficial for students' learning primarily because it asks them to A. practice setting goals. B. develop communication skills, C. elaborate on new ideas. D. activate prior knowledge
C. elaborate on new ideas.
A new fifth-grade teacher is considering various ways to communicate to his students that he has high expectations for their work. Of the following approaches considered by the teacher, the most effective would be to A. Establish and consistently enforce clear guidelines for quality work B. Offer students praise for all work produced, regardless of the quality of any specific work product C. individualize the criteria used of evaluating students' work in ways that ensure consistent success for each student D. Implement a grading system that is based solely on student self-assessment
C. individualize the criteria used of evaluating students' work in ways that ensure consistent success for each studen
A teacher frequently responds to written student work that is good or that shows improvement by writing comments on the work such as, "Good job!", "Great!", and "Nice work!" According to research, the teacher's praise is likely to be more effective in reinforcing and motivating student effort if the teacher A. specifies additional areas for improvement along with the praise. B. uses one particular word or phrase consistently to communicate praise. C. specifies particulars of the student's accomplishment in the praise. D. communicates the praise orally rather than in writing
C. specifies particulars of the student's accomplishment in the praise.
A high school government teacher wishes to select a question that will stimulate a lively, thought-provoking class discussion with high student participation. Which of the following questions is most likely to achieve this goal? A. "What can you tell us about how and why the government of the United States was first established? B. "What do you think are the most important roles and responsibilities of the various branches of the US government?" C. "What can you tell us about the fundamental principles and beliefs that underlie government in the United States?" D. "What kinds of things might happen if the government ceased to exist in the United States?"
D. "What kinds of things might happen if the government ceased to exist in the United States?"
A fourth-grade teacher would like to learn more about literature circles. Which of the following would be most valid and reliable reading material on the topic? A. A teacher blog on literature circles B. An opinion column in a teacher magazine C. An abstract of a conference presentation D. A peer-reviewed, research journal article
D. A peer-reviewed, research journal article
When creating lessons to develop English-language learners writing skills, the teacher should first ensure that the lessons include? A. Content that is meaningful to the students. B. Strategies that facilitate direct error correction by the teacher. C. Varying assignments to develop students' receptive language skills. D. Assessments that are aligned with grade-level end-of-year goal
D. Assessments that are aligned with grade-level end-of-year goal
Which of the following would be the most effective way to help second-grade students understand 1 apparent movement across the sky? A. Reading aloud nonfiction books about the Sun and Earth and asking students questions to reteach understanding B. Observing and recording the length of an object's shadow at different times during the day with class C. Inviting a meteorologist to speak to the class about how the Sun's position affects local wea D. Creating a bar graph to show hourly changes in outdoor air temperature throughout the day
D. Creating a bar graph to show hourly changes in outdoor air temperature throughout the day
Which of the following teaching strategies will best support fourth-grade students' understanding of how to solve two-digit multiplication problems? A. Reviewing multiplication facts at the beginning of each math lesson to reinforce memorization B. Teaching students a memorization tool to help them in solving multiplication problems C. Providing students with a numbers chart and allowing them to use counting blocks to support their ability to be accurate D. Engaging students in a discussion of different ways to solve multiplication problems, and modeling each method
D. Engaging students in a discussion of different ways to solve multiplication problems, and modeling each method
During a computer science lesson on technology systems, a middle school teacher asks students to use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast analog and digital devices. In doing so, the students are primarily demonstrating knowledge of which of the following aspects of technology A. Hardware devices B. Software devices C. Network formats D. File formats
D. File formats
. Students in a prekindergarten class have been asked to do the following: (1) Climb over a pillow (2) Hop to the sink to wash your hands (3) Slide to your chair for snack This activity promotes student engagement in learning by? A. Allowing students to direct their own movements around the classroom B. Encouraging students to make new discoveries about positional concepts C. Providing students with a routine involving a sequence of multiple tasks D. Giving students opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge actively
D. Giving students opportunities to demonstrate their knowledge actively
A teacher has groups of students working in class on a project that requires the use of computer simulation programs. Because only two computers are available in the classroom, the groups cannot all work on computer-based activities simultaneously. To prevent access conflicts, the teacher has the groups use a signup sheet to reserve computer time during class periods. Which of the following additional steps taken by the teacher will best help ensure that the computer time available to each group will be sufficient to complete work on the project? A. Choose a leader for each group who will be responsible for ensuring the group's efficient use of computer time B. Give the students written step-by-step instructions for their computer activities C. At the beginning of each class period, remind students how many computer sessions remain for completing their projects D. Help the groups develop strategies for using their av
D. Help the groups develop strategies for using their available computer time effectively
Once a week, a social studies teacher has students use the Internet to locate current events stories and lists of topics. However, since there are only two computers in the classroom, each student is limited to 15 minutes of search time. A few students complain that the 15 minutes does not give them enough to locate the information they need, but when the teacher observes their work at the computer, she no their searches tend to be random and lack clear direction. Which of the following steps would be appropriate for the teacher to take in this situation? A. Provide these students with alternative sources of current events information, such as newspapers and magazines. B. Assign students who have good computer and Internet search skills to help these students locate necessary information. C. Arrange for these students to spend extra time on the computer after school to obtain the required information. D. Help these s
D. Help these students develop strategies to get organized before they go online so their search can be more focused and efficient
Which of the following comparisons about the social development of older and younger teens in US society is generally true? A. Older teens tend to be more interested in social interactions with their peers B. Older teens tend to be quicker to make judgments about one another's appearance and behavior C. Older teens tend to be more inclined to test rules and limits established by adults D. Older teens tend to be more willing to act independently in ways that differ from the behavior of their peers
D. Older teens tend to be more willing to act independently in ways that differ from the behavior of their peers
Ms. Silverman is setting up literacy centers in her classroom and will designate a certain time of day as center time. To best create motivation for her students during centers, Ms. Silverman should have students A. Rotate in groups through the centers, moving to the next center when she rings a bell B. Follow a rotation chart that students will check daily to find out which center they should go to that day C. Visit centers based on the skills for which they most need development or improvement D. Participate in some centers that are required and some that are of their own choice
D. Participate in some centers that are required and some that are of their own choice
A second-grade teacher wants to create a class routine that maximizes time for student learning. Which of the following would best promote this goal? A. Developing a signal for transitioning from one activity to the next B. Designating time to clean up materials from each activity C. Providing learning centers as a primary format for lessons D. Promoting group activities as a primary work structure
D. Promoting group activities as a primary work structure
An art teacher is leading a class discussion on relationship between art and society the following is a transcript of part of the discussion. Teacher: What role do you think art plays in our society? (waits a few moments) Yes, Susana? Susana: Oh, I think art is the most important thing of all in society! Teacher: And what would you say are your reasons for believing that, Susana? The teacher's response to Susana's statement best serves which of the following functions? A. Encouraging the student to apply divergent thinking in relation to the lesson's content B. Promoting the student's recall of prior knowledge relevant to the current lesson C. Providing the student with positive reinforcement for a good answer to the teacher's question D. Prompting the student to explore and think critically about her own views
D. Prompting the student to explore and think critically about her own views
A teacher wants to address as many different learning styles as possible when planning reading instruction. Which of the following activities will help the teacher accomplish the goal? A. Having students listen to audio recordings of novels and present an oral report on them B. Allowing students to read silently at their desks and then complete a graphs organizer about the reading C. Creating literacy workstations on the computer that provide summarization fictional texts D. Setting up centers that include dramatic role-play and journaling activities related to fictional texts
D. Setting up centers that include dramatic role-play and journaling activities related to fictional texts
Which of the following activities would most likely be observed in a classroom emphasizing discovery learning? A. The teacher draws an example of a right triangle on the board and then asks students to draw and label a similar triangle in their notebooks B. The teacher presents examples and nonexamples of right triangles and then asks students to determine the properties of a right triangle from the examples. C. The teacher shows students a right triangle on an overhead projector and then has students locate other right triangle in their geometry textbook D. The teacher explains to the class how right triangles differ from other triangles and then has students decide whether given triangles are right triangles
D. The teacher explains to the class how right triangles differ from other triangles and then has students decide whether given triangles are right triangles
High school biology students work in groups on a lab activity to analyze animal adaptations. Then they discuss the relationship among species to natural selection and diversity. The teacher circulates throughout the classroom and participates in students discussions to best help the students in which of the following ways? A. To encourage student ownership of learning B. To accommodate students' preferred learning styles C. To promote appropriate behavior among students D. To facilitate students in monitoring their understanding of the topic
D. To facilitate students in monitoring their understanding of the topic
Which of the following is the most effective use of problem-solving software during a social studies units A. Relating the impact of historical events on current events B. Facilitating automatic recall of important historical events C. Substituting for paper-based worksheets on historical events D. Using inquiry skills to explore underlying issues of historical events
D. Using inquiry skills to explore underlying issues of historical events
Which of the following activities is most beneficial in helping intermediate-level English-language learners (ELLS) expand their content-area vocabulary in English? A. Encouraging students to speak to a partner about the topic B. Assigning related text for students to read in their native language C. Providing students an outline for note-taking in lessons D. Working with students to create pictorial flashcards
D. Working with students to create pictorial flashcards
Mr. Peterson, a fifth-grade social studies teacher, is planning activities for a unit on the American War. Which of the following activities is most likely to foster the students' highest level of thinking skills A. Creating a timeline highlighting key events leading up to the Boston Tea Party B. Reading literature from the time period that reflects the sentiments of the colonists C. Identifying the most influential figures and leaders of the American Revolution D. Writing a persuasive essay from a colonist's perspective convincing others to resist the BI
D. Writing a persuasive essay from a colonist's perspective convincing others to resist the BI
A sixth-grade teacher wants to ensure that beginning-level English-language learners (ELLS) are actively involved in classroom writing activities. To best meet the goal during a lesson, the teacher should provide the ELLS with A. a rubric explaining the elements of an exemplar writing piece. B. a checklist as a guide in writing simple sentences. C. an example writing piece describing a personal experience. D. a set of sentence stems containing commonly used phrases.
D. a set of sentence stems containing commonly used phrases.
During a lesson on telling time, a teacher performs a quick assessment of the students understanding by displaying a clock, and asking the students to write the correct time. The teacher observes that many of the students are confusing the hour and minute hands. Which of the following is the best next step for the teacher to take? A. continuing with the lesson as planned, to stay on schedule B. reassessing the students at the end of the lesson, using a different method C. incorporating time for independent practice during the lesson D. adjusting the lesson to correct students' has misconceptions
D. adjusting the lesson to correct students' has misconceptions
A middle school teacher plans to use cooperative learning extensively in the coming year. productive groups, the best grouping method is to A. assign student groups based on students' learning styles. B. place students into homogeneous groups for each activity. C. determine groups based on students' academic interests. D. establish groups according to the nature of each activity.
D. establish groups according to the nature of each activity.
A first-grade teacher notices that one of her students is not able to write her name on her paper, cut with scissors, or color within a specific area. Those characteristics most likely demonstrate a potential in the students. A. cognitive development. B. social development. C. gross motor development. D. fine motor development.
D. fine motor development.
In choosing an assessment procedure to use with a kindergartner, it is most important for the teacher to ensure that the selected procedure A. can be completed in a single, relatively brief session with the child. B. is one with which the child has had previous experience. C. will yield results that have significance across multiple domains. D. is appropriate for the child's developmental level
D. is appropriate for the child's developmental level
When Mr. Cohen, a middle school science teacher, introduces a new science topic, he often begins students with a personal story about it. He might tell about the teacher who first taught him about it, desci something about it that he found especially interesting or difficult, or tell a funny story about a related experiment. This type of presentation best reflects an understanding of the importance of A. Helping students recognize that they have the potential to specialize in any subject they choose B. teaching students how to apply metacognitive thinking in the course of content-area learning C. creating an environment in which all students are motivated to rise to high teacher expectations D. providing students with a model of the enjoyment and intellectual challenge of learning.
D. providing students with a model of the enjoyment and intellectual challenge of learning.
During a high school geometry lesson, Mr. Medina notices that many of his students are confused about the concepts they learned most recently, which he taught from the textbook. To best help students, Mr. Medina should? A. introduce new aspects of the concept. B. demonstrate more complex problem-solving strategies. C. provide additional practice for homework. D. reteach the concept using manipulatives.
D. reteach the concept using manipulatives.
