Secondary PLT 10A

1.

2 points

An ideal activity for using constructivism in the classroom is:

A set of numerical math problems.

A reading selection with multiple choice worksheet.

A sorting exercise.

A class discussion over philosophy.

2.

2 points

According to AERO, which of the following is not considered an alternative learning center?

Traditional public school.

Charter school.

Home-school.

Private school.

3.

2 points

What is an evaluative descriptor?

Items in a portfolio.

Types of question stems.

Alternative answers.

Statements of feedback assessing a student's answer.

4.

2 points

A wants students to review each others work. An EFFICIENT way the teacher can implement this activity is to have the students work:

In pairs.

In groups of 3 - 4 students.

Independently.

As a whole class.

5.

2 points

Self-expressive learners are MOST likely to value which of the following?

Originality.

The opportunity to use build relationships with other learners.

Concrete, step by step processes.

The opportunity to be creative.

6.

2 points

The High School Journal is one of the oldest peer-reviewed academic journals in secondary education. When was it first published?

1925.

1918.

1950.

1934.

7.

2 points

The MOST effective professional development involves:

A wide range of topics.

Coaching.

Handouts and take home material.

A large groups of participants.

8.

2 points

A physics teacher wants to promote his students' long-term retention of information. The BEST way he can do this is by:

Having the students build a rollercoaster to learn about potential and kinetic energy.

Having the students read the chapter in their textbook on potential and kinetic energy.

Having the students complete a worksheet about potential and kinetic energy.

Having the students watch a video about potential and kinetic energy.

9.

2 points

Check lists, rating scales, and rubrics are all considered what?

Levels of Advocates of learning.

Tools for assessment.

Advocates of learning.

Levels of teaching credentials.

10.

2 points

A sense of confusion experienced when a student enters a learning environment that is very different from his or her home culture is known as which of the following?

Culture shock.

Cognitive dissonance.

Culture mismatch.

Cultural bias.

11.

2 points

Self-regulation learning is often categorized into how many segments?

Six.

Five.

Seven.

Four.

12.

2 points

The physical arrangement of desks may serve all of the following functions, but in a class PRIMARY function of the arrangement is:

To provide personal space for the teacher.

To allow the flow of traffic.

To allow the teacher a vantage point.

To help students focus on their work.

13.

2 points

The test that compares student test results with a representative group of students is the:

Aptitude tests.

Intelligence tests.

Norm-referenced tests.

Criterion-referenced tests.

14.

2 points

What type of instruction focuses on improving a student's critical thinking skills and their own self-improvement?

Independent study.

Direct instruction.

Interactive instruction.

Experiential.

15.

2 points

Visual learners are students who learn BEST by:

Touching.

Hearing.

Doing.

Seeing.

16.

2 points

A teaching style that uses concrete examples of the concept being taught is known as which of the following?

Anchored instruction.

Concrete instruction.

Weighted instruction.

Indirection instruction.

17.

2 points

Which of the following is a form of nonverbal communication that is MOST often overlooked?

Voice.

Eye contact.

Gestures.

Body language.

18.

2 points

The process of learning words or fact expressed in words is known as which of the following?

Direct learning.

Literacy.

Text learning.

Verbal learning.

19.

2 points

What is the MOST appropriate way for a teacher to handle incorrect responses from students?

Allow other students to point out his errors.

Ignore the student's answers and promptly move on to the next student.

Use negative reinforcement and discourage comments from the student.

Use positive feedback and encourage the student's participation.

20.

2 points

Which type of assessment occurs during the teaching and learning cycle of the school year?

Primitive assessment.

Formative assessment.

Diagnostic assessment.

Summative assessment.

21.

2 points

The inability to apply existing schemes to new events is known as which of the following?

Disequilibrium.

Cognitive dissonance.

Equilibration.

Equilibrium.

22.

2 points

Which of the following is MOST effective for implementing educational theories in the classroom?

Plan what the students will accomplish each day but not what the teacher will accomplish.

Apply new theories intermittently and inconsistently.

Use reflection and analyze what went well and what went wrong.

Aim for immediate success without setting goals or creating a clear plan.

23.

2 points

Both assessment and evaluation are used to?

Both gather and interpret information.

Interpret information.

Determine a direction for an action.

Gather information.

24.

2 points

Para-educators usually perform which of the following tasks on the education team?

Assist students directly.

Create lessons.

Design assessments.

Assign grades.

25.

2 points

What is a partial statement followed by a several answer choices called?

Distractor.

Rubric.

Descriptor.

Stem.

26.

2 points

Mrs. McMurray is a geometry teacher. She uses catchy phrases to help students remember the rules and often have students act out concepts, like angles. This teacher's use of catchy phrases and demonstrations is an example of which instructional concept?

Readiness.

Discovery.

Transfer.

Embedded learning.

27.

2 points

Which term best describes the relationship among the following objects: X>Y>Z, then X>Z. Likewise, if X=Y and Y=Z, then X=Z?

Reversibility.

Reciprocity.

Seriation.

Transitivity.

28.

2 points

The concept of the Zone of Proximal Development is associated with which of the following theorists?

Kohlberg.

Vygotsky.

Piaget.

Gardner.

29.

2 points

Which legislation ensures a public education for emotional disturbed adolescents?

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Civil Rights Act of 1964.

American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

30.

2 points

Having students work on answers to questions in groups or pairs is an example of which strategy?

Collaboration.

Risk-taking.

Exploration.

Transfer of learning.

31.

2 points

What is one tool high school guidance counselor use to help students determine a preferred career path?

Intelligence tests.

Spelling test.

Aptitude test.

Ink blot test.