ABCTE PTK Exam Study Questions and
Answers 2024/2025
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
the guided discovery stage- students are constructing meaning based on the teacher's
lessons
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept application is... - CORRECT ANSWER-where
students apply what they have learned to new situations
students formulate a new idea or understanding
should lead directly into the exploration stage of the next curricular concept
what are some ways to identify what the students already know? - CORRECT
ANSWER-1. offer a pre-test on the material
2. group discussion
3. student interviews
4. classroom participation
how can you provide context for learning new concepts? - CORRECT ANSWER-create
"bridges" between the old and the new
what are some ways to stimulate active learning? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. minimize
unnecessary info or distractions
2. utilize sufficient relevant examples
3. organize curriculum around a central theme or idea
4. require review, memorization, repetition, and mnemonic devices
5. provide study and memory aides prior to the lesson
warm-up, lecture, demonstrations, gallery walk, using graphic organizers, and
questioning are all teaching strategies to use with what types of groups? - CORRECT
ANSWER-whole/large groups
what is a "bell ringer"? - CORRECT ANSWER-daily work that is completed by the
students as soon as they enter the room
allows the teacher time to complete clerical tasks
this is the most common and efficient whole group teaching strategy - CORRECT
ANSWER-lecture
what is the engagement time of most students during a lecture? - CORRECT ANSWER-
15-20 minutes
