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A. Provide reading opportunities for students to practice sounds in context after studying the
sounds in isolation
B. Make certain that students have mastered vowel sounds before focusing on consonants
C. Ensure that students master the spelling of practice words using the target sound before
teaching a new sound
D. Include instruction in related consonant blends when introducing individual consonants
Correct Ans-A. Provide reading opportunities for students to practice sounds in context after
studying the sounds in isolation
Mrs. Jamison is attempting to teach her students to develop better word attack skills by
teaching them to use structural (morphemic) analysis. One of the FIRST things she will need to
do is -
A. Develop students' ability to recognize prefixes and suffixes
B. Teach students to count letter sounds in a word
C. Assist students in understanding phonetic principles
D. Increase students' background knowledge Correct Ans-A. Develop students' ability to
recognize prefixes and suffixes
Mr. Maywald, a fourth-grade teacher, uses cooperative learning activities regularly in his diverse
classroom. Which of the following are the most likely reasons for incorporating cooperative
learning in his plans? (Select all that apply)
A. Cooperative learning promotes student learning
B. Cooperative learning requires less planning from the teacher
C. Cooperative learning includes all students despite their differences
D. Cooperative learning allows students to highlight their strengths
,E. Cooperative learning encourages communication between students Correct Ans-A.
Cooperative learning promotes student learning and C. Cooperative learning includes all
students despite their differences and D. Cooperative learning allows students to highlight their
strengths and E. Cooperative learning encourages communication between students
Mr. Chaucer has just given an end-of-unit test to assess his fourth-grade students' knowledge of
division. Most of the students have made at east several mistakes on the test and many have
show significant difficulties. Which of the following is an effective approach for Mr. Chaucer to
take as he evaluates the test results? (Select all that apply)
A. Continue to give students practice while decreasing further instruction in division
B. Analyze the types of mistakes that were made
C. Plan to repeat previous lessons he has taught on division
D. Reflect on the instruction that has been given so far
E. Summarize the test results to help plan future instruction Correct Ans-B. Analyze the types
of mistakes that were made and
D. Reflect on the instruction that has been given so far and E. Summarize the test results to help
plan future instruction
Which of the following is he act designed to ensure that students in grades 5-8 learn what they
are intended to learn in a class?
A. Assessment
B. Instruction
C. Pretests
D. Assigning grades Correct Ans-B. Instruction
If the content objective for lesson was to analyze the functions of the organs in the digestive
system which of the following might be an appropriate language objective?
,A. State five facts about the digestive system
B. Use a diagram to explain the function of the digestive system to the teacher
C. Compare the digestive system and the nervous system in a small group discussion
D. Explain the digestive system to a partner, naming/pointing at the relevant organs Correct
Ans-D. Explain the digestive system to a partner, naming/pointing at the relevant organs
At the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Jackson is reviewing data regarding her fifth-grade
students' performance on a variety of assessments; and she encounters grade-equivalent
scores. Which of the following represents a grade-equivalent score?
A. 90%
B. 98
C. 6.1
D. 1240 Correct Ans-C. 6.1
Mrs. Jakes' second-grade class is beginning an integrates unit that will focus on important
historical figures of the state of Texas. As pat of the activities the class will create a bulletin
board called "The Wall of Fame" where the biographies of these famous Texans will be
highlighted. Next, she plans to extend the concept of autobiography by telling the students they
too will join "The Wall of Fame." But for that, the students must first conduct an interview with
their parents, asking such questions as "How did I get my name?" or "Where was I born?" Mrs.
Jakes' PRIMARY objective for this exercise would be to -
A. Encourage students to learn to speak to adults
B. Provide a history for the students so they will have a record of pertinent information
C. Develop friendships among a diverse class of students based on contrasts and similarities
D. Engage the parents in various aspects of the education experience Correct Ans-D. Engage
the parents in various aspects of the education experience
, A new ninth-grade teacher is seeking free professional development to improve classroom
practices. Which of the following resources would be the most effective resource for the
teacher to try?
A. The teacher should investigate state conferences or district-wide conferences
B. The teacher should seek online Mass Open Online Courses
C. The teacher should seek out a teacher study group
D. The teacher should access professional literature to read after school Correct Ans-C. The
teacher should seek out a teacher study group
Makayla had never missed a day at school. For this reason, her parents were very surprised
when her report card came home showing she had been absent. Concerned, her parents went
to the elementary school, but after discussing the situation with appropriate school personnel,
the absence was verified. After looking at date in doubt, they realized it was the day her
grandmother came to visit and Makayla asked to be taken to school an hour late, but still in
time not to be counted absent. The school would not back down from their decision. What
would be the NEXT step for the parents to have the situation rectified?
A. Demand that the school retract the absence or they will take their child out of school
B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
C. Request a meeting with the superintendent and complain about the treatment
D. Disregard the error and explain tot eh students that in real life errors do happen Correct
Ans-B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
Which of the following rationales would a supporter of block scheduling provide to convince
others to support the organizational structure?
A. Teachers can focus on more subjects in a shorter time
B. There is an emphasis on mastering facts and skills
C. Students' time in quality learning situations is increased
D. The responsibility for learning is shifted to the teachers Correct Ans-C. Students' time in
quality learning situations is increased
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