ABCTE PTK Exam questions with
answers
The highest level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as: assess, create, compare, solve, judge,
recommend, rate, relate, criticize, evaluate, summarize, appraise. -Correct Answer-Evaluate
The second highest level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as design, compose, invent,
hypothesize, develop, construct, produce, plan, create, organize. -Correct Answer-Synthesis
A middle level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as compare, analyze, classify, distinguish,
categorize, differentiate, infer, survey, select, prioritize. -Correct Answer-Analysis
A middle level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as organize, generalize, prepare, produce,
choose, apply, solve, draw, show, paint. -Correct Answer-Application
a lower level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as match, restate, paraphrase, give examples,
express, illustrate, explain, defend, distinguish, summarize, interpret, interrelate. -Correct Answer-
comprehension
The lowest level in Bloom's Taxonomy. Includes verbs such as select, list, name, define, describe,
memorize, label, identify, recite, state, recognize. -Correct Answer-knowledge
Curricular standards communicate what? -Correct Answer-what, when, and how to teach
what lesson plans are designed to meet or achieve -Correct Answer-standards
the most important educational document -Correct Answer-the lesson plan
what does curriculum contain? -Correct Answer-objectives, sample lessons, assessments, procedures,
materials/equipment needed, activities, samples of student work
what the student is supposed to learn -Correct Answer-objective
,methods of determining effectiveness of the lessons -Correct Answer-assessments
What was the purpose of No Child Left Behind and the Every Student Succeeds Act? -Correct Answer-to
create a standardized curriculum for each subject area
what is curriculum? -Correct Answer-what the students are supposed to learn as a result of a specific
educational sequence of events
anchor papers -Correct Answer-the reference for all other work; what is expected by students
Who can help translate curriculum? -Correct Answer-administrators and content specialists
order the steps of instruction: re-design, teach, repeat, review, give assessment, write assessment,
identify time limit of unit, evaluate instruction, review for assessment -Correct Answer-1. identify time
limit of unit
2. write assessment
3. teach
4. review for assessment
5. give assessment
6. evaluate instruction
7. re-design
8. repeat
Objectives should be specific enough that they can be used as ____________ questions. -Correct
Answer-Exam
Lesson Objectives: what the students will ___________________ by the end of the lesson. -Correct
Answer-accomplish
Agenda Items: what the class will ___________ to meet the lesson objectives. -Correct Answer-do
,Pacing of material is dependant upon 3 things -Correct Answer-1. nature of students
2. nature of material
3. goals of the teacher
periodic measuring devices that indicate student growth and also verify successful lessons -Correct
Answer-assessments
should you schedule assessments based on the calendar date or the progress of the class? -Correct
Answer-based on progress of the class
Who do you need to know before you begin planning lessons? -Correct Answer-your students
who can help you get to know your students? -Correct Answer-prior teachers, counselors,
administrators, other colleagues
How much repetition is enough? -Correct Answer-as much as possible until mastery is acheived
What should inform your instruction? -Correct Answer-assessments
Name three important things to consider when choosing a seating arrangement. -Correct Answer-1.
visibility of students
2. movement by the teacher
3. space for isolation
4. students should always be in front of the teacher
5. utilize a second teacher's desk in the room
6. considers the distance between students
what is fostered when students are seated close together or in groups? -Correct Answer-interaction
between students
, when should you prepare class rules and their consequences? -Correct Answer-BEFORE school begins
Name some ways to create a positive learning environment. -Correct Answer-1. greet students at the
door
2. display examples of student work
3. make the classroom feel open, welcoming, and caring
Definition= The learning and practice of teaching -Correct Answer-Pedagogy
Lessons are intended for the _________________ of the audience, not for the ____________________
of the teacher. -Correct Answer-benefit
convenience
What are the steps of the Learning Cycle based on Piaget's learning theory? -Correct Answer-1.
exploration
2. concept introduction
3. concept application
In Piaget's learning cycle, exploration is what? -Correct Answer-the beginning of instruction
addresses the concrete level of thinking- lower order thinking skills
teacher's job is to replace misconceptions with correct knowledge
When beginning a lesson, you should provide... -Correct Answer-a context for the material
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept introduction is... -Correct Answer-the teaching stage
