Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching: PreK-12 (5625)
Flashcard Study System
PRAXIS PLT (5625) FLASHCARDS 1–25
Flashcard 1
Q: What is formative assessment?
A: Assessment used during instruction to monitor learning and adjust teaching
Rationale: Guides ongoing instruction and provides immediate feedback.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is summative assessment?
A: Evaluation at the end of an instructional unit to measure mastery
Rationale: Determines overall learning outcomes.
Flashcard 3
Q: Name one strategy to differentiate instruction.
A: Tailoring content, process, or product based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile
Rationale: Addresses diverse needs in the classroom.
Flashcard 4
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 2–7-year-olds?
A: Preoperational stage
Rationale: Children think symbolically but lack logical reasoning.
Flashcard 5
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 7–11-year-olds?
A: Concrete operational stage
Rationale: Children develop logical thinking about concrete objects.
, Flashcard 6
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 12+?
A: Formal operational stage
Rationale: Adolescents can think abstractly and hypothetically.
Flashcard 7
Q: What is Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
A: The gap between what a student can do independently and with guidance
Rationale: Instruction should scaffold learning within this zone.
Flashcard 8
Q: What is scaffolding in education?
A: Support provided by the teacher to help students progress toward independence
Rationale: Gradual removal of support fosters autonomy.
Flashcard 9
Q: What is intrinsic motivation?
A: Motivation driven by personal interest or enjoyment of learning
Rationale: Encourages deeper engagement and persistence.
Flashcard 10
Q: What is extrinsic motivation?
A: Motivation driven by external rewards or pressures
Rationale: Examples: grades, praise, or prizes.
Flashcard 11
Q: Name a key principle of classroom management.
A: Consistent rules, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement
Rationale: Creates a safe and productive learning environment.
Flashcard 12
Q: What is culturally responsive teaching?
A: Instruction that recognizes and values students’ cultural backgrounds
Rationale: Promotes equity, engagement, and inclusion.
Flashcard Study System
PRAXIS PLT (5625) FLASHCARDS 1–25
Flashcard 1
Q: What is formative assessment?
A: Assessment used during instruction to monitor learning and adjust teaching
Rationale: Guides ongoing instruction and provides immediate feedback.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is summative assessment?
A: Evaluation at the end of an instructional unit to measure mastery
Rationale: Determines overall learning outcomes.
Flashcard 3
Q: Name one strategy to differentiate instruction.
A: Tailoring content, process, or product based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile
Rationale: Addresses diverse needs in the classroom.
Flashcard 4
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 2–7-year-olds?
A: Preoperational stage
Rationale: Children think symbolically but lack logical reasoning.
Flashcard 5
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 7–11-year-olds?
A: Concrete operational stage
Rationale: Children develop logical thinking about concrete objects.
, Flashcard 6
Q: According to Piaget, what is the cognitive stage for 12+?
A: Formal operational stage
Rationale: Adolescents can think abstractly and hypothetically.
Flashcard 7
Q: What is Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
A: The gap between what a student can do independently and with guidance
Rationale: Instruction should scaffold learning within this zone.
Flashcard 8
Q: What is scaffolding in education?
A: Support provided by the teacher to help students progress toward independence
Rationale: Gradual removal of support fosters autonomy.
Flashcard 9
Q: What is intrinsic motivation?
A: Motivation driven by personal interest or enjoyment of learning
Rationale: Encourages deeper engagement and persistence.
Flashcard 10
Q: What is extrinsic motivation?
A: Motivation driven by external rewards or pressures
Rationale: Examples: grades, praise, or prizes.
Flashcard 11
Q: Name a key principle of classroom management.
A: Consistent rules, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement
Rationale: Creates a safe and productive learning environment.
Flashcard 12
Q: What is culturally responsive teaching?
A: Instruction that recognizes and values students’ cultural backgrounds
Rationale: Promotes equity, engagement, and inclusion.
