PRAXIS 5622 PLT Practice Questions With Correct Answers
3 views 0 purchase
Course
PLT Praxis
Institution
PLT Praxis
PRAXIS 5622 PLT Practice Questions With
Correct Answers
The use of heterogeneous groups in order to increase learning in the classroom is best
supported by
A. Piaget's Developmental Theory
B. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
C. Bruner's Modes of Representation
D. Bloom's Taxonomy - an...
PRAXIS 5622 PLT Practice Questions With
Correct Answers
The use of heterogeneous groups in order to increase learning in the classroom is best
supported by
A. Piaget's Developmental Theory
B. Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development
C. Bruner's Modes of Representation
D. Bloom's Taxonomy - answer✔B
The most significant difference between Bruner's Modes of Representation and Piaget's
Cognitive Developmental Stages is ______.
A. The ages associated with each mode/stage
B. That Bruner believes generic coding systems allow individuals to predict and invent
C. That Piaget suggests we learn through assimilation and accommodation
D. That Bruner believes an individual is capable of learning any concept at any age as long as it
is presented and organized appropriately - answer✔D
Eight year old Nathan has been failing to reach the class goal of 30 addition facts answered
correctly in one minute. The teacher decides to use individual goals for the one-minute timings
instead, and adjusts Nathan's goal to 20. This decision most clearly demonstrates a/an
___________.
A. Teacher's misunderstanding of child development
B. Appropriate modification to a cognitive task
C. Clear understanding of a developmental need for competence
D. Both B and C - answer✔D
A student is able to use counters to show that 3 + 4 = 7, but when the teacher writes 3 + 4 = ?
on the white board, the same student cannot answer the question. A reasonable conclusion the
teacher may draw is that this child __________.
A. Has not yet reached Piaget's preoperational stage of development
B. Does not respond typically to operant conditioning
C. Is performing at the synthesis level of Bloom's Taxonomy
D. Has a learning disability - answer✔A
Isabel frequently complains that she is not understanding the math material presented in class.
Which of the following factors should NOT be considered a likely contributor to this lack of
understanding:
A. Gender
B. The methods of instruction
C. Isabel's SES
D. A language barrier - answer✔A
In the middle of a math lesson, a third grade teacher realizes that several students are having
difficulty understanding and applying the strategy involved. The teacher should investigate
which of the following as possible causes?
A. low self esteem
B. lack of prior knowledge
C. cultural difference theory
Alec is always needing reminders to stay on task during math. Despite his lack of attention and
engagement, most of his work gets completed with accuracy. His teacher should first pursue
the possibility of:
A. An achievement gap
B. A learning disability
C. Underachievement
D. None of the above - answer✔C
Which of the following statements is true of English Language Learner proficiency?
A. Academic English proficiency is key to student achievement
B. English Language Learner achievement gaps are wide only in reading
C. The majority of English Language Learners are not from low-income families
D. Language barriers of English Language Learners do not have long-term detrimental effects
on student performance - answer✔A
Which of the following considerations should you pay the most attention to in first setting up
the classroom before students arrive?
A. Desk/table arrangement
B. Location of your file cabinet
C. Attendance procedures
D. Posting expectations - answer✔A
Research suggests that the core components of effective classroom management do NOT
include _____________.
A. The teaching of transition time routines
B. Classroom arrangement
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Thebright. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
