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Prior to a first-grade teacher reading a story about the zoo to his class, he tells his students that
he wants them to learn which animals live at the zoo because they will be going on a field trip
to the local zoo next week. By telling the students the objective of the reading material, the
teacher best demonstrates knowledge of which teaching principle?
A. Students at this cognitive level best process new information by relating it to already known
information or past experiences.
B. Student learning is best achieved by relating material to students' interests.
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their comprehension
of the material increases.
D. Class readings should not exceed the comprehension level of the highest achieving students.
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their comprehension
of the material increases.
When students are aware of the purpose of an assignment, they are better able to understand
and process the information.
A new teacher is setting up her classroom and wants to ensure the space is ideal for learning.
Which of the following is the least important question this teacher should ask when
determining the layout of the room?
A. Are there any things in the space that might hinder a students ability to perform in the
space?
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
C. Do all students have a clear view of the teacher if needed?
D. Are all students able to access what they need in the space?
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
While it is nice to have a lively and appealing classroom with colors and patterns that match,
this is not the most important question a new teacher should ask when setting up the
,classroom. Sometimes, teachers forget about the basic layout and importance for all students
to have access when setting up a room. This can cause issues for students.
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Which of the following is not a useful, non-verbal method of communication to encourage
students to refocus their attention on their classroom work?
A. The teacher uses gestures during lectures, to highlight important points to students.
B. The teacher makes eye contact or touches students' desks or workspaces in an obvious
manner, to remind them they are being supervised.
C. The teacher places himself close to two students who are in the midst of talking and not
working.
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are talking out
of turn.
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are talking out
of turn.
While many teachers use an avoidance method when frustrated with students, this is not an
effective technique and could easily backfire on a teacher who loses control of a particularly
animated class.
Sara is a student who reads above grade-level and discusses ideas at a high level, but has been
known to neglect class work and leave assignments unfinished when she does not see the
point. She is not motivated by grades and her participation depends mostly on the subject
being studied. Which of the following best describes Sara?
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
B. externally motivated by grades
C. intrinsically motivated by a love of reading
D. externally motivated by teacher approval
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
Intrinsically-motivated students draw their motivation from the learning process. They find joy
in the activity itself and learn for the sake of learning. Sara's participation seems to depend on
how valuable she finds the assignment.
,Which of the following is the best way to prepare for potentially challenging situations with
students throughout the school year?
A.schedule parent/teacher conferences after the first grading period
B. make sure students and parents know the learning objectives for each unit of study
C. send home a copy of the class rules to parents in addition to posting them in the classroom
D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the start of
the school year
D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the start of
the school year
This is the best way to be proactive for any situations that may arise throughout the school
year. Parents will be much more receptive to hear from teachers about challenges if it is not the
first communication they receive from them. Parents want to feel like their children are known
and valued by their teachers.
A 10th-grade student is studying environmental science in school. For his research paper, he is
writing about pesticide use in the modern-day food system. When writing his paper, which of
the following sources should the student be wary of?
A. Select all answers that apply.
an infographic taken from a .gov site
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
C. an editorial recently published in a scholarly journal
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
Because the student is writing about a current topic, he should use articles published recently.
An article published about pesticide use in the 1950s can contain information that is no longer
accurate today.
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
It's important for the author to be a credible source, especially when information is taken from
a blog.
As part of a final portfolio, Ms. Johnson asks her students to submit a personal narrative of a
memorable childhood experience. Lisa, one of the more quiet students in the class, submits a
, detailed story about a time when she disobeyed her father and was abused as a result.
The story described a time in the past, and Ms. Johnson isn't sure whether Lisa is currently in
danger. What should she do?
A. call the parent or guardian to discuss the situation before contacting the Texas Department
of Family Protective Services
B. ask an administrator or counselor to make a report and send it to the Texas Department of
Family Protective Services
C. report the incident to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services
D. speak with the child and other people in the child's personal network before contacting the
Texas Department of Family Protective Services
C. report the incident to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services
In Texas, professionals working with children, including teachers, nurses, and daycare workers,
must make a report no later than the 48th hour after initially suspecting child abuse or neglect.
A third-grade classroom contains students from diverse backgrounds and varied skills. The
teacher plans to have students contribute individually to a class book that features each
student with a page for pictures and brief information about each student to share with others.
What is the best reason for selecting this instructional activity?
A. It provides an enjoyable activity to engage students in language development.
B. It demonstrates the importance of peers, peer acceptance, and conformity to peer-group
norms.
C. It demonstrates acceptance of diversity and its value in enriching students' learning.
D. It provides a context for applying students' writing and organizational skills.
C. It demonstrates acceptance of diversity and its value in enriching students' learning.
Having students contribute individual pages about themselves to a class book has many positive
outcomes, and all four choices have merit. However, demonstrating an acceptance of diversity
is of the utmost importance in a class with diverse backgrounds. This activity promotes an
acceptance and understanding of the backgrounds of the students while providing an
enjoyable, enriching activity. The keywords in the prompt is "students from diverse
backgrounds."
An 8th-grade history teacher is teaching his students about past presidents. As part of the unit,
he plans to have a mock election, in which each student acts as a former president and presents
a persuasive campaign speech. The following steps will be performed over a week.
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