Praxis II Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (Social
Studies, Science, Math, Reading & LA) 5001- Qs & As
anecdotal record Correct Ans-informal measurement based on observation of student
work or performance
aptitude test Correct Ans-formal measure of tests to evaluate student ability to acquire
skills
authentic assessment Correct Ans-determines a student's understanding and performance
of specific criteria
criterion-referenced test Correct Ans-formal measure that evaluates a student on a subject
area by answering specific questions
curriculum-based measure Correct Ans-determines student progress and performance
based on lessons presented in curriculum
dynamic assessment Correct Ans-determines student's ability to learn in a certain
situation
diagnostic assessment Correct Ans-collect information about a student to use in
assessment throughout the period of instruction
,direct daily measurement Correct Ans-daily assessment of a student's performance on the
skills taught each day and used to modify instruction
ecological-based assessment Correct Ans-informal observation of student interacting with
the evironment
norm-referenced test Correct Ans-formal standardized evaluation comparing a student to
other peers in the same age group
standards-based assessment Correct Ans-formal evaluation that measures student
progress towards meeting goals
factors that predict reading achievement Correct Ans-recognize and name letters of the
alphabet, print knowledge, phonemic awareness
skills needed to read Correct Ans-word recognition, comprehension, and fluency
language skills are developed Correct Ans-based on experiences they have and materials
presented
linguistic awareness Correct Ans-ability to understand sound structure of language
,activities to gain language knowledge Correct Ans-sound games, syllable clapping, rhyming
songs, poems, jokes and silly rhythms, pictures in books
gain print knowledge Correct Ans-read aloud, children talk about story, independent
reading center, environmental print, alphabet and word games
purpose of teaching reading Correct Ans-gain information from text, improve
communication, increase pleasure
curriculum for reading include Correct Ans-phonemic awareness instruction, phonics,
spelling, reading fluency, grammar, writing, reading comprehension strategies
constructivism Correct Ans-students learn by building on prior knowledge and by doing
Bronfenbrenner Ecological Model Correct Ans-microsystem, mesosystem, exosystem,
macrosystem
domains of learning Correct Ans-conitive, language, physical, social-emotional, adaptive
Learning Theories Correct Ans-cognitive, behavioral, developmental, psychodynamic,
sociological, ecological, eclectic
developmental theory Correct Ans-level of readiness must be reached to learn
, sociological theory Correct Ans-children learn through their observations of others
ecological theory Correct Ans-influences from home, school, and community affect how
well the student will learn
Strategies for teaching Correct Ans-developmentally appropriate practice, integration,
scaffolding, cooperative learning, questioning, task analysis, content enhancements, graphic
organizers, wait time, peer tutoring, student responses, instructional pacing, feedback
Aids for ELL learners Correct Ans-use language above abilities, repeat key words, slow
speech rate, clearly articulate, avoid using difficult words, simplify materials
enrichment strategies Correct Ans-self-paced instruction, mentoring, ability grouping,
compacting, telescoping, tiered lessons
performance tasks Correct Ans-complete a problem or project with an explanation for an
answer
observation Correct Ans-anecdotal records and checklists to record students being
observed doing tasks
