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TeXes 160 Practice test 1- Questions andAnswers
A grade 7 math teacher plans his lessons to reflect TEKS readiness and supporting standards
from the state assessment system in every lesson. This strategy primarily reflects which of the
following components of effective instructional design?
a. streamlining the curriculum to eliminate topics not addressed by TEKS
b. constructing meaningful connections between state assessment requirements and daily
instruction
c. using TEKS as the basis of instructional design to ensure compliance with TEA curriculum
requirements requirements
d. maximizing instructional efforts by focusing on what students need to know for the mandated
exam to ensure high campus pass rates Correct Ans-b. constructing meaningful connections
between state assessment requirements and daily instruction
Teachers can use a variety of grouping strategies. They can place students in groups based on
ability, or they can create heterogeneous groups that reflect a range of abilities. Students can be
allowed to self-select groups. Teachers can pair students, or they can create groups of 4 or 5
members. Flexibility in grouping strategies primarily reflects which of the following aspects of a
positive, productive class environment?
a. students thrive in a climate that routinely integrates surprise and limits predictability
b. using a variety of grouping systems allows students to develop cooperative working strategies
that reflect their individual abilities
,c. using a variety of grouping strategies allows the teacher to test the developmental
appropriateness of instructional materials
d. using a variety of grouping strategies ensures fairness by moving low-achieving students from
group to group Correct Ans-b. using a variety of grouping systems allows students to develop
cooperative working strategies that reflect their individual abilities
A high school history teacher introduces a lesson on slavery in America by having students read
several Civil War-er documents presenting slave owners' defense of slavery and abolitionist
arguments against slavery. The teacher guides students in exploring the arguments posed by
both sides. This strategy primarily reflects which of the following principles of effective
instructional design?
a. lessons should be devised so as to prompt students to explore ideas from multiple
perspectives.
b. lessons should include material beyond the textbook to ensure that topics are covered
thoroughly
c. lessons should focus on controversial topics in order to fully engage students in content-area
subject matter
d. Lessons should streamline new knowledge by focusing students' attention on limited views of
controversial topics Correct Ans-a. lessons should be devised so as to prompt students to
explore ideas from multiple perspectives.
A grade 7 social studies teacher uses cooperative groups for major class projects. He works with
each group to help students distribute tasks to every member of the group. As students work in
their groups, the teacher moves from group to group to monitor each group's activities and
makes sure students are keeping track of their work time. Monitoring students' cooperative
work primarily illustrates which of the following principles of effective class organization?
,a. ensuring that students do not violate classroom behavior rules during group work
b. facilitating students' cooperative efforts through teacher support and time management
c. monitoring individual students' group participation to keep overachievers from doing all the
group work
d. reminding students that group work is as important as lecture and presentation time
Correct Ans-b. facilitating students' cooperative efforts through teacher support and time
management
Which of the following explanations most effectively addresses the benefits of using a computer
program to keep up with grading?
a. Using a computer program for keeping grade records fulfills components of Technology TEKS
b. Computer grade records are more accurate than traditional methods
c. Computer grade records allow teachers to send grade reports home more frequently
d. Using a computer grading record program reduces time spent on noninstructional duties and
maximizes time spent directly with students Correct Ans-d. Using a computer grading record
program reduces time spent on noninstructional duties and maximizes time spent directly with
students
A grade 6 history teacher is beginning a unit on Native American history; each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of instructional
approaches, including Internet research and culminating presentation. The teacher wants to use
this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to engage in learning activities
that promote high levels of understanding of the history content.
, The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about Native
American history and culture. This activity primarily addresses which of the following
instructional strategies for actively engaging students in learning?
a. Focusing on factual content since this is a history unit
b. Higher order thinking skills
c. Activating prior knowledge
d. Identifying weaknesses in the students' content area knowledge Correct Ans-c. Activating
prior knowledge
A grade 6 history teacher is beginning a unit on Native American history; each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of instructional
approaches, including Internet research and culminating presentation. The teacher wants to use
this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to engage in learning activities
that promote high levels of understanding of the history content.
After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the
questions. Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students' motivation as
they work on the project?
a. The teacher distributes the questions evenly among all the groups so that all the questions
are covered
b. The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to explore
c. The teacher selects 5 questions and assigns them to all the groups so that eve Correct Ans-
b. The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to explore
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