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PECT Prek-4 Modules 1,2,3 Sample TestHoward Gardner's theory Of Multiple Intelligences focuses primarily on which of the following
aspects of education? - ANSthe various ways in which children think and learn
Howard Gardner's theory Of Multiple Intelligences focuses primarily on which of the following
aspects of education? - ANSthe various ways in which children think and learn
A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive classroom environment for all students
by regularly: - ANSencouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class
A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive classroom environment for all students
by regularly: - ANSencouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class
A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children are attempting to
use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars. The first bridge that they
build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it. Which of the following teacher
questions would best promote the development of the students reasoning and problem-solving
skills? - ANSWhy do you think the bridge fell over? How can you build the bridge differently?
A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children are attempting to
use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars. The first bridge that they
build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it. Which of the following teacher
questions would best promote the development of the students reasoning and problem-solving
skills? - ANSWhy do you think the bridge fell over? How can you build the bridge differently?
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two word
utterances between the ages of: - ANS18 to 24 months
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two word
utterances between the ages of: - ANS18 to 24 months
As second-grade students are learning a new science concept, the teacher helps them acquire
knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their own by using prompts, giving
suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities. In this situation, which of the following
strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster students cognitive development? -
ANSscaffolding
As second-grade students are learning a new science concept, the teacher helps them acquire
knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their own by using prompts, giving
suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities. In this situation, which of the following
,strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster students cognitive development? -
ANSscaffolding
A PreK teacher wants to establish a classroom environment in which spontaneous play is
encouraged and play is recognized and valued as meaningful learning. Which of the following
strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher to use to achieve this goal? -
ANSensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out and
explore during playtime
A PreK teacher wants to establish a classroom environment in which spontaneous play is
encouraged and play is recognized and valued as meaningful learning. Which of the following
strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher to use to achieve this goal? -
ANSensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out and
explore during playtime
Prek-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use an
understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally, and
linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The most
important FIRST step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to: - ANSexamine their
own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students
Prek-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use an
understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally, and
linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The most
important FIRST step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to: - ANSexamine their
own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students
According the convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to have the
greatest effect on a child's language development? - ANSthe amount of verbal input the child
receives from caregivers and others
According the convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to have the
greatest effect on a child's language development? - ANSthe amount of verbal input the child
receives from caregivers and others
Which of the following is an essential component of a formative assessment? - ANSmonitoring
and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process based on individual students
needs
Which of the following is an essential component of a formative assessment? - ANSmonitoring
and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process based on individual students
needs
,A third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the daily
lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it helps the
teacher: - ANSalign daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes
A third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the daily
lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it helps the
teacher: - ANSalign daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes
Which of the following assessment practices would be considered ethical? - ANSusing ongoing
informal assessments of students learning to guide the instructional process
Which of the following assessment practices would be considered ethical? - ANSusing ongoing
informal assessments of students learning to guide the instructional process
A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning and journal prompts,
to check for students understanding of content area instruction. Which of the following outcomes
is likely to be the most important benefit of this strategy? - ANShelping the teacher identify
areas where students may need additional reinforcement
A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning and journal prompts,
to check for students understanding of content area instruction. Which of the following outcomes
is likely to be the most important benefit of this strategy? - ANShelping the teacher identify
areas where students may need additional reinforcement
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families
about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently
used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the students progress in mastering
specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of the
following outcomes? - ANSestablishing partnerships with families in the assessment of their
children's learning and development
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families
about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently
used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the students progress in mastering
specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of the
following outcomes? - ANSestablishing partnerships with families in the assessment of their
children's learning and development
Using spreadsheet software to maintain students performance data is likely to provide a teacher
with the most support in which of the following areas? - ANSidentifying specific gaps in students
learning
, Using spreadsheet software to maintain students performance data is likely to provide a teacher
with the most support in which of the following areas? - ANSidentifying specific gaps in students
learning
Which of the following statements best describes the major role of assessment anchors in the
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)? - ANSclarifying the standards assessed
on the PSSA to support students learning of essential skills and knowledge
Which of the following statements best describes the major role of assessment anchors in the
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)? - ANSclarifying the standards assessed
on the PSSA to support students learning of essential skills and knowledge
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are ELLS. The teacher is designing
formative assessment to measure students understanding of a specific science concept. When
developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania'a Language Proficiency
Standards for English Language Learners PreK-12 (ELPS) most effectively to: - ANShelp
ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for the students level of
English Language Proficiency
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are ELLS. The teacher is designing
formative assessment to measure students understanding of a specific science concept. When
developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania'a Language Proficiency
Standards for English Language Learners PreK-12 (ELPS) most effectively to: - ANShelp
ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for the students level of
English Language Proficiency
A student who is an English Language Learner who qualifies for migrant education services
joins a second-grade class partly into the school year. The teacher is preparing to administer a
variety of informal assessments to the student. Which of the following teacher goals should be
the main focus on these assessments? - ANSidentifying any specific weaknesses in the
student's academic knowledge and skills
A student who is an English Language Learner who qualifies for migrant education services
joins a second-grade class partly into the school year. The teacher is preparing to administer a
variety of informal assessments to the student. Which of the following teacher goals should be
the main focus on these assessments? - ANSidentifying any specific weaknesses in the
student's academic knowledge and skills
A first-grade teacher uses a language experience approach with beginning level students who
are ELLS. A student dictates a story based on personal experience to the teacher who writes
the story verbatim. The teacher then leads the student in various reading and language
activities using dictated text. A primary benefit of this approach is that it helps the student: -
ANSmake connections between oral and written language
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