Principles of Learning Online Test Questions
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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 - answer✔A. Zone of proximal development
The zone of proximal development means that the students receive additional coaching and
scaffolding from the teacher to be successful in mastering a task.
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 - answer✔B. determine actual progress to
see if they reached their goal
Reflecting on the KWL chart allows students to determine actual progress toward goals.
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 - answer✔C. Achievement test
Achievement tests measure mastery of skills, so a teacher can use the results of the test to
determine whether the student is on grade level.
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?
The teacher uses constructivism to pose a question and help students find their own answers.
Students came to the learning situation with already-formulated knowledge on measurement.
Their previous knowledge will help them understand the new knowledge they will create.
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" - answer✔C. Assigning a B for content and
an A for mechanics
Analytical scoring requires that an essay be evaluated in parts, rather than just as a whole.
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?
The student's difficulty remembering information and trouble following directions reflect an
auditory-processing problem.
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. - answer✔B.
Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
Research about bullying consistently shows that boys are more likely to bully others and to use
physical aggression.
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements his
theory.
Watson
Maslow
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