Ch1 Test 2

1.

1 point

Spreadsheets can be useful for:

Doing advanced calculations

Visual presentation of data

Creating charts to plot data

All of the above

2.

1 point

The advantage of having search engines, such as Google or Bing, is that you only need the technical ability to access the Internet to be able to find the information you require.

True

False

3.

1 point

In the middle of a lesson on economics, the teacher says, “That is the end of our focus on the theory of opportunity costs. We are now going to work on an activity that links together all of the theories that we have looked at today”. This is an example of what aspect of effective communication:

Transition signal

Connected discourse

Emphasis

Precise language

4.

1 point

Which of the below is not an essential characteristic of feedback?

Feedback should be given in a timely manner

Feedback should contain provide corrective information for the learner

Feedback should be either positive or negative, depending on the attitude of the student

Feedback should be specific

5.

1 point

Why is it important to finish each lesson by providing a summary of the lesson?

Assists students to link together concepts taught in the lesson with prior lesson content

Provides a summary of the lesson

Signals to students that the lesson is ending

All of the above

6.

1 point

How long should a teacher wait for a student to answer when asking a question?

The teacher should wait as long as is necessary for the student to formulate an answer

2 seconds, then start asking prompting questions

Wait time will depend on the context of the question

3-5 seconds

7.

1 point

What are the disadvantages of the lecture mode of instruction?

Materials are communicated to passive students with few, if any, opportunities for interaction

Lectures present materials in a direct and logical manner

Lectures are not as motivating for students as teachers are unable to be creative in presenting materials

All of the above

8.

1 point

Thorough planning allows for greater flexibility for teachers to respond to student needs.

True

False

9.

1 point

A teacher decides that she wants to undertake some research about the backgrounds of her students and their families. She decides to interview her students and asks the families to fill in a form describing events from their backgrounds. This is best described as what type of research:

Experimental research

Evidence-based research

Action research

Descriptive research

10.

1 point

The term ICT refers to technology used for accessing, gathering, manipulating, presenting or communicating information. ICT stands for:

Information and Communication Technology

Internet and Communication Technology

Information and Computer Technology

Internet and Computer Technology