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FTCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRACTICE TEST 1&2
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FTCE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PRACTICE TEST1&2
A teacher is assessing her students at the beginning of a lesson, throughout the lesson,
and at the end of the lesson. Which of the following is the most effective way to use the
data she collects from these assignments? - answer- To make instructional decisions in
the classroom
An example of a formative assessment is: - answer- Working on a unit for two weeks,
observing student engagement and understanding and assessing students along the
way to drive instructional decisions
A new teacher is trying to decide what reading strategy she will use in the next unit.
What would be her best course of action before implementing the strategy? - answer-
Determine if there is research to support the use of the strategy
A teacher wants to see if a new reading curriculum will have a better impact on student
reading gains. What should the teacher do? - answer- Try the new reading program for
a few weeks and continuously collect data on student reading to see if it has a positive
impact
A 10th grade U.S. History teacher wants to implement critical thinking activities for a unit
on the Vietnam War. Which of the following activities would be the most effective to
accomplish this goal? - answer- In a Socratic seminar students analyze different political
positions during the Vietnam War.
Which of the following questions would elicit higher-order, critical thinking in students? -
answer- Why does the author use 1st person narrative, and what effect does it have on
the article?
Which of the following is the best assessment to assign an the end of semester grade? -
answer- Summative
When a teacher is devising a lesson plan or unit, what is the first step the teacher
should take? - answer- Find the State standard or standards that need to be addressed
in the lesson/unit.
A teacher is planning activities around a new reading unit. She's also planning to use
visual elements, hands-on activities, and reading and writing activities. What is the
teacher paying attention to? - answer- Student learning preferences
After students have spent a week on a science unit, The teacher decides to have
students facilitate an activity. In Cooperative groups, they will use what they have
learned over the last week to design and implement a learning activity of their choice.
,Each group will guide the rest of the class in the activity. They will debrief after the
activities are over. This technique is: - answer- Reciprocal teaching
The objectives of a lesson should include: - answer- The skills the students will have
acquired in the lesson.
A student scores a level 3 on the Florida state standardized reading assessment. What
type of methods would this student benefit from? - answer- Differentiate instruction that
both challenges and supports the student
While the teacher is walking around and monitoring the class on their individual work,
she notices that only 2 or 3 students out of 15 get number 7 correct. What should the
teacher do? - answer- Stop the class and go over the concept again before having
students move on
Middle school students are working in literature circles analyzing abstract concepts in
the text. According to Piaget, in what stage of cognitive development are these
students? - answer- Formal operational
Students are working in a lab where they are applying the knowledge they gained from
the unit to an inquiry-based, real-world learning environment. This approach aligns with
which of the following educational theorists? - answer- John Dewey
Ms. Jones is working at a diverse school. Students come from different socioeconomic
and cultural backgrounds. Which of the following practices would be most effective in
this diverse classroom? - answer- Read and analyze literature told from different cultural
and economic perspectives
Third-grade students read a newspaper three days per week as part of class. At the end
of the week, in their cooperative groups, students design and simulate a play
summarizing what they read throughout the week in the paper. This type of activity is: -
answer- Performance-based
Which of the following activities would align to Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive
development? - answer- Using a KWL chart to activate prior knowledge
A teacher is using math and science together during instruction to relate the learning to
everyday life. This approach is called: - answer- Interdisciplinary
Ms. Summer notices that some students in her class are struggling with study
strategies, as evidenced by their low test grades. What is the most effective strategy for
her to employ? - answer- A targeted, differentiated strategies session during the school
day
,An effective strategy to use with a child who struggles with finishing work in a timely
fashion is to: - answer- Set a stopwatch for the student's work periods and determine
goals to be achieved in that time.
A teacher is developing objectives for a lesson he will teach regarding mathematical
thinking. Which of the following should the teacher consider? - answer- Are the
objectives measurable and applicable to the standard?
The district wants to try a new method of structuring middle schools using out-of-school,
interest-driven methods for students. The district is using: - answer- A student-centered
approach
A teacher has a student who is continuously a disruption in class. The teacher wants to
address the behavior effectively. What should she do? - answer- Set aside time to
observe the behavior and then address it according to her observation
What is the most effective way to ensure students are following the class expectations
or rules? - answer- Have students participate in making the rules for the classroom
If a teacher being culturally responsive and taking reading materials, the teachers: -
answer- Choosing books featuring heroes from diverse backgrounds and genders
If a teacher is having trouble with classroom management, the teacher should: -
answer- Observe a peer teacher who has experience
If a teacher wants to understand if her students are benefiting from a new classroom
management strategy come up what can the teacher do? - answer- Survey students
and allow them to anonymously critique the strategy
What is the best computer-based technology teacher could use for a whole group
activity at the beginning of a fourth grade history lesson about the civil war? - answer-
Presentation software (PowerPoint)
Visually impaired student cannot read print at any size. The student has an IEP. What is
the best way to help the student reason oneline article? - answer- Screen reader
A 9th grade English teacher has students with various reading levels. She also has
several students with IEPs. What would be the best approach to meet the needs of her
students? - answer- Communicate high expectations for all students
A student is off task and talking to another student while students should be working
independently. The teacher walks over and stands besides the student's desk without
saying anything. The students stops the off task behavior and continues working
independently. The teacher used what tactic in the situation? - answer- Proximity control
, A teacher and a student are discussing the student's reading goal for the quarter. He
tells the teacher he would like to reach 150 words per minute. Which of the following
questions should a teacher ask if she wants to model active listening? - answer- " you
said you want to read 150 words per minute. What do you think is the best way to do
that, and how can I help?"
Ms. Jones is an 8th Grade teacher whose students come from diverse backgrounds.
She is starting a unit in American literature on slavery. What can Ms. Jones do to
ensure all students are benefiting from the unit? - answer- Foster a safe climate in the
classroom of openness, inquiry, equality, and respect
The best way to help students remember what to do when the fire alarm goes off is: -
answer- Use explicit instruction followed by guided and repeated practice of fire drill
procedures
A student with an IEP needs an assistive technology to communicate in class. What is
the obligation of the teacher? - answer- Attend a training on how to use the assistive
technology and provide the student with space and time to use the technology as
outlined in the IEP
Where should seating be assigned to a student who uses a wheelchair? - answer- Least
restrictive environment (LRE)
A student with epilepsy is place in a general education class. What would the most
effective plan of action be if a seizure occurs? - answer- Follow the students IEP, keep
calm, move sharp and hard materials out of the way, get the students out of the room
come on call a ministration, and wait until the seizure is over
Which of the following laws govern exceptional student education (ESE)? - answer-
IDEA
Using scaffolding techniques in the classroom most closely aligns to what theorist? -
answer- Vygotsky
A math teacher wants students to understand geometry and how it relates to the real
world. What would be the most effective activity to write geometry to the real world? -
answer- Students analyze pictures of buildings and determine how geometry was used
in the design
Which of the following is the best way to help students transfer their knowledge from
one content area to another? - answer- Engage in well-planned interdisciplinary units
What is the best way to make meaningful changes in the classroom that have positive
impact on student learning? - answer- Analyze student data, identify learning gaps,
differentiate instruction
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