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TEXAS TEACHERS ASSESSMENT 4 QUESTIONSAND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024-2025.
What does flexible grouping allow? ANS -For learning that is appropriately challenging and avoids
labeling a student's readiness as static.
differentiated activities at the Tier 2, mastery level: ANS -A student uses the vocabulary words he/she
has learned to write a short story.
an example of differentiating the product for students in a fifth-grade reading class who are supposed to
read and describe the parts of a story in a book they've read? ANS -- Providing some students with a
story map after they read the book to outline the events of the story
- allowing kinesthetic or tactile learners the opportunity to rewrite the book as a skit and perform it for
the class
- letting visual learners draw out the events of the book and deliver a presentation on the visuals.
Administering a learning styles inventory and/or a student interest survey at the beginning of each
school year is valuable because: ANS -It can help you gather information about your students that will
allow you to better understand how your students learn and what their interests are to create lessons
and activities that engage them and meet varying learning needs.
True/False: Differentiating content requires that students be pretested. ANS -True- because it can help
you identify which students do and don't require direct instruction.
Differentiation of the curriculum falls into what three main categories? ANS -- content
- process
- product
Why is differentiation of process necessary for English Language Learners? ANS -Because they need
sheltered instruction and language supports to understand and make sense of content.
Mr. Johnson wants to start differentiating his curriculum but he doesn't know where or how to begin.
Which of the following steps would you suggest he take? ANS -Administer a learning styles inventory
,and determine which learning objectives and lessons he could adapt or revise to begin incorporating
student's learning styles in his content delivery, classroom activities, and assessments.
Identify the four factors you should consider when planning differentiated lessons? ANS -- student
readiness to learn
- student background
- student learning style
- student interest.
scenarios, the teacher differentiating the learning environment: ANS -Ms. Gonzalez, a fifth-grade
reading teacher has a variety of reading "nooks" in the room. During silent reading time, some students
sit in bean bag chairs, others on the floor with blankets and pillows, some in desks and a few outside in
the hallway right outside her room.
When using technology in the classroom, what should teachers consider first before using it? ANS -
Curricular learning objectives.
How does blended learning meet the diverse needs of students in a classroom? ANS -Because it allows
students the opportunity to control the time, pace, path, and pace of their learning so they can be
engaged both in and out of the classroom.
What is the main purpose for understanding and using the ISTE Standards for Teachers, Students,
Coaches and Administrators? ANS -Allows for the successful implementation of digital strategies that
impact learning, teaching, and working in a digital world.
an example of how to teach/incorporate digital citizenship into the classroom ANS -- A health teacher
discusses the psychological and emotional impact of cyber bullying by showing students examples of
online harassment and bullying on websites like Twitter and Facebook.
- A science teacher wants students to engage in an online discussion forum throughout the school year
so she distributes a list of acceptable online communication expectations and behaviors for students to
follow when they post their responses and comments.
- An English teacher is preparing students for a research paper and takes them to the library to learn
about how to properly cite sources and avoid plagiarism.
, Flipped Learning model ANS -Mr. Jones has created a short six-minute video lecture on Chapter 9 in his
History textbook. He asks students to watch his video at home for homework and answer ten questions
via an online quiz. When students return to class the next day, they review their quiz answers and clarify
misconceptions. Afterwards they engage in group discussions debating chapter 9 topics assigned by Mr.
Jones.
Identify which of the following tools can help you build your Professional Learning Network: ANS --
- Blogs
Mrs. Jacobs wants her students to collaborate, communicate, and submit work online for a group
project they need to work on both in and outside of class. Which of the following tools could best help
her achieve these goals? ANS -Learning management systems like Edmodo and Schoology.
The following scenario is an example of which ISTE Standard for Students?
Students in Mrs. Miller's Spanish class are learning conversational Spanish vocabulary and grammar.
Mrs. Miller wants students to practice their verbal and written Spanish. She has a colleague in Mexico
who has agreed to collaborate with her to pair students in their classrooms to exchange online letters
and engage in group discussions once a week via a moderated online chat room. Once a quarter, as a
whole class they use a video conferencing program to have relevant discussions on sports, the weather
and news events. ANS -Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work
collaboratively, including at a distance to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of
others.
True/False: A teacher wants to incorporate technology into his/her own classroom but is afraid and isn't
sure where to begin. A recommendation you could make is to have him/her review their course
objectives and decide where technology could be substituted to achieve the same goals. ANS -True
because the teacher should always consider the learning objectives first and then start small with a
lesson he/she is comfortable with.
What are the benefits of developing a Professional Learning Network? ANS -Provides a platform and an
opportunity for educators to collaborate, communicate, share ideas and resources, and build
community to improve and expanding their learning.
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