TNT 700.3A Assessment 3

Why is it important that educators teach skills and content at the same time?

. Teachers must teach content and skills at the same time in order to assess what the students know and what they can do.

Every content area in the TEKS is expected to have the following structure. The structure includes the following:

. The correct answer is student expectations which is an expected structure in the TEKS.

What is the meaning of prior knowledge?

A combination of the students' preexisting attitudes, experiences, and knowledge.

What is one comparison that we can make about the last three levels of Bloom's taxonomy?

All three levels are considered the highest forms of critical thinking.

Why is it important for all content area teachers to plan together?

By planning content areas together, students develop the big idea behind the concepts from different subject areas.

What is the purpose of using "reflection" in a lesson plan?

It allows the students and the teacher to think about what they are learning and what else they want to know.

Why would a teacher generate ideas from students when preparing a learning statement?

It allows the students to have ownership of what they are learning.

Why is it important for teachers to write objectives in student-friendly language?

Students want to be able to know what they are learning in the classroom as well as the teacher.

What is one reason below that a teacher would not consider if using a KWLH chart to research a topic?

The chart would tell how well a student can compare and contrast new information.

Which parts of the structure of the TEKS can teachers leave out when planning lessons?

The component below that can be left out of the structure of the TEKS are the students' grades.

How are the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy used in the development of the TEKS?

The correct answer is determining the level of rigor expected from students was how Bloom's Taxonomy was used in the development of the TEKS.

Which activity below is not an effective focus for a lesson?

The correct answer is presenting new vocabulary and the defining the words is NOT an effective example of a lesson focus.

Why is it important for teachers to follow the structure of the TEKS?

The correct answer is that the skills develop upon one another and become more complex which is the reason why teachers need to follow the structure of the TEKS.

Why are the TEKS important for parents to know how their children are doing in school?

The correct answer is the TEKS are more explicit than a grade on the report card which can assist parents in knowing how their children are doing in school.

Why were the TEKS developed for the students of Texas?

The correct answer is the creation of TEKS for all groups of students in Texas and for all content areas.

What is the difference in the strands of different grade levels for English?

The correct answer is the texts that students read and study is the main difference in the strands from one grade level to another.

Which statement below is the most accurate regarding lesson plans in Texas?

The correct answer is written lesson plans are a requirement in the state of Texas.

What are the strands of student expectations for English Language Learners through the ELPS?

The correct answers are learning strategies, listening, speaking, reading, and writing which make up the strands of student expectations for English Language Learners.

Which statement shows the correct numbering and lettering for a knowledge and skills statement?

The correct numbering and lettering for a knowledge and skills statement is written as 3.1 A.

When you are planning a lesson, what is the first thing you should read when looking at the TEKS?

The first thing that you should read when planning a lesson using the TEKS is the introductory paragraph.

The most important benefit from the creation of the TEKS include:

The most important benefit of the TEKS is to provide greater equity in the classroom instruction for all students.

When classroom instruction is not effective, what is a common reason that the lesson fails?

The objective of the lesson doesn't specify what the student will do that is measurable and observable.

In which order do you find the four parts of the structure of the TEKS?

The order of the four parts of the TEKS are as follows: introduction, strands, knowledge and skills statement, and standards of student expectations.

Which sentence below does not represent a student expectation?

The statement, "Realize that numbers and patterns are similar" is not a correct student expectation.

Why do the strands of the state standards look so similar for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade?

The strands of the state standards in Kinder through Sixth Grade look similar because they contain the same process information; however, the specific objectives become more complex as the grade level increases.

In the statements below, which one is a goal for student learning?

The student understands important issues, events......

What questions are needed when explaining the purpose of a lesson objective?

Where and how will students use this learning?

In Bloom's Taxonomy, an example of the "creating" stage would be looking at a refrigeration problem at your local grocery store and developing a plan of action for your community.

describe, discuss, compare

What is the first thing that a teacher must do before preparing lesson plans?

determine what students already know regarding a particular concept

_______________________represents the portion of the lesson when you wrap up the lesson.

Closure

What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in the structure of the TEKS?

The purpose of the introductory paragraph in the structure of the TEKS is to give brief contextual information and a brief overview of essential knowledge and skills.

What is an important reason that the state of Texas developed the TEKS?

The state of Texas developed the TEKS to identify what students should know and be able to do.

What is the main purpose of preparing materials beforehand in a classroom?

to be able to teach efficiently

What is one activity below that a teacher could use to teach the level of "understanding?"

Explain to your classmates why you would study for a test.

Why are planning and assessment important, critical elements in a teacher's professional life?

Planning and assessment are critical elements in a teacher's professional life because if a teacher does not understand the planning and assessment pieces, then students will not be successful

Where does the content come from that drives lesson planning in the state of Texas?

Texas Knowledge and Skills

For which reason below might a teacher change group assignments for students?

When a student has learned the information.

What is an example of a way that a teacher can reteach a concept?

using activities in a workstation

What tools would a teacher use to develop effective lesson plans?

Grade level TEKS

Why do ELL learners have additional TEKS?

ELL learners have additional TEKS because they are in need of additional learning strategies.

What is not one of the purposes of using data?

No. Getting recognition for student performance is not a reason for using data.

Which statement best supports the use of rigor in a knowledge and skills statement?

Rigor can best support the knowledge and skills when teachers can increase the complexity in their teaching and, ultimately, the students in their learning.

Choose the sentence below which explains the role of rigor in a classroom lesson.

Rigor resides in the action the learner takes when learning new material.

"TEKS" is an acronym for what?

TEKS stands for Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

What does the statement "failure to plan is planning to fail" mean regarding education?

Teachers who do not have effective lesson plans will have unsuccessful lessons and students.

What is one thing teachers do not have to consider when looking at factors which affect learning objectives?

That the students do not have the necessary materials to begin the year.

How do the TEKS prepare elementary students for postsecondary opportunities?

The TEKS prepare elementary students for postsecondary opportunities by helping them be successful on state assessments.

What is one reason that TEKS provide for professional development?

The TEKS provide professional development for teachers in order that they stay current in content and teaching strategies.

Which organization is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the TEKS?

The Texas Education Agency is the organization responsible for overseeing the implementation of the TEKS.

Which of the following student expectations would not be correct?

The correct answer is "understand the concept of reasoning..." which is not a student expectation because it is not measurable.

What are the conditions that should be met for the anticipatory set to be effective?

The correct answer is actively involving the learners is an effective tool for anticipatory set.

What is the one purpose of the "introduction" in the structure of the TEKS?

The introduction provides ideas for interdisciplinary learning and recurring themes.

What is the biggest difference between the first three levels of Bloom's Taxonomy and the last three levels?

The last three are considered the highest form of critical thinking.

The main purpose of the TEKS in Texas is to....

The main purpose of the TEKS is to identify what Texas students know and are able to do at every grade level and in every course.

How would a teacher determine the "entry" point of a learner?

The teacher performs a task analysis to see what a student knows.

Which activity below demonstrates the practice of modeling?

The teacher shows students how to do a problem on the board, and then the students practice in small groups.

Why is it important for teachers to implement all six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy in their lesson plans?

The thinking skills are hierarchical, and students must master content at each level.

What are the similarities between "analyzing, creating, and evaluating?"

They are the highest forms of critical thinking.

What is one reason that teachers are ineffective in planning lessons?

They focus on the wrong thing.

In an interview, you will be expected to speak to several important concepts regarding education. From the areas identified below, which one would most likely not be asked?

Yes. The one thing that you should not discuss in an interview with a principal are your personal beliefs about bilingual education.

How would you represent a third-grade knowledge and skills in the D strand?

You would represent a third grade knowledge and skills in the D strand as 3.1 D.

Which activity below is not an example of a formative assessment?

a forty-five item test

Which three levels of Bloom's taxonomy are considered the highest forms of critical thinking?

analyzing, creating, and evaluating

The means by which you determine if students have met the stated learning objective is called what?

assessment of learning

Who has the number one responsibility in creating classroom lesson plans?

classroom teacher

In Benjamin Bloom's original taxonomy, what were the three focus domains of learning?

cognitive, affective, and psychomotor

Which of these terms identify the "activities and student behaviors planned and observed that are congruent with the objective"?

congruency

Which level of Bloom's Taxonomy is the highest form of thought?

creating, which is the highest level of thought in Bloom's Taxonomy.

Which three verbs below identify the level of thinking of "applying?"

demonstrate, interpret, apply

What verbs would demonstrate an effective lesson utilizing the "evaluating" stage?

judge, rate and compare which are effective verbs to use in the "evaluating" stage.

What are the four components of a KWLH chart?

know, want, learn, how

What are the directory maps for classroom instruction?

lesson plans

___________________ are methods and processes that teachers use to assist and support students with special needs.

modifications

What is the number one difference between goals and objectives?

one is measurable

What are the resources that are available to all teachers in the state of Texas?

other professionals in your area

Which word below is the activity that a teacher plans when students who do not understand a concept have to have it presented again?

reteach

Where do most teachers get the content for their lesson plans?

scope and sequence

Which statement represents the correct flow of planning an effective lesson?

set goals - set objectives - effective teaching - student goals met

Which statement is not true about the scope and sequence of TEKS?

the correct answer is all of the knowledge and skills that students need to learn is not included in the TEKS.

Which graphic organizer would a teacher use to compare two pieces of literature?

A teacher would use a Venn Diagram to compare two pieces of literature.

Which activity would be an example of "knowledge" in Bloom's Taxonomy?

An activity that could be an example of the "knowledge" stage would be define the word "micromanagement."

Listed below are several reasons why teachers connect new concepts to other content areas. Which one of these is not a reason teachers would do this?

Connecting concepts to other content areas make the lessons more fun and exciting.

What are some of the components of a lesson cycle?

Focus, instructional steps, and closure are some of the components of a lesson cycle.

Which activity would be an example of "creating" in Bloom's Taxonomy?

In Bloom's Taxonomy, an example of the "creating" stage would be looking at a refrigeration problem at your local grocery store and developing a plan of action for your community.

Which of the following is not true about a well-written learning objective?

It does not contain a measurable verb.

What is the purpose of teachers implementing the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy in their lessons?

It is important that students have an appropriate mixture of activities that build on one another.

Why is it important that teachers know and understand the TEKS?

It is the responsibility of the teacher to know what to teach and what students are expected to learn.

Which activity below would be an example of "application" in Bloom's Taxonomy?

Look at the charts of weather in your city. Identify weather patterns on a weekly basis.

How would you share the TEKS with the parents in your classroom?

One way to share the TEKS information with parents is by meeting with them individually or in a group meeting and also helping them find the link on the website.

Why is it important for students to master content at the lower levels of Bloom's Taxonomy?

Students must apply what they know before they can do something else.

What was the main difference between Bloom's Taxonomy and the work of Dr. Lorin Anderson?

The verbiage changed from nouns to verbs.

What should a teacher consider when deciding if a learning objective is appropriate for her students?

Their background knowledge and experience on the topic.

What is the number one reason that teachers need to have effective lesson plans?

To assure the academic success of all students.

In the statement, "The student will identify a famous African American with his/her accomplishments and write one important event that changed history," identify the performance activity in this statement.

To be able to write one important event...

Why did researchers update the original taxonomies of learning?

To better reflect the relevance to 21stcentury work.

Why would a teacher use data to plan lessons?

To see what students know and don't know about a new concept.

What was the main purpose of identifying the levels of intellectual behavior in students?

To understand the different levels of thinking that students experience as they learn new information.

Which scenario would require the use of direct instruction?

Using a film or video to show new information presented for a concept.

Which question is important to consider when writing an objective?

What is the specific piece of content?

What is an example of a formative assessment?

a series of short questions at the beginning of a lesson