ABCTE PTK ASSESSMENT PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (GRADED A+)
An 11th grade class has just finished reading the grapes of wrath. What is the best way
to assess students' understanding of the book ? - ANSWER a homework assignment
that requires students to reflect on facts and key points
Why? The assessment is aligned with lesson content. the question does not state that
the teacher has taught the class about literary terms, such plot and theme like choice c
addressed (written test about plot, theme, and main characters)
What is the unbiased standard deviation of the following sample?
Student Score 1 3 5 7 9 - ANSWER 4.28
The correct answer is B.
Step 1: The mean is 5.
Step 2: Subtracting the mean from each score.
(1−5) = −4
(3−5) = −2
(5−5) = 0
(7−5) = 2
(9−5) = 4
Step 3: Squaring the result for each score.
16
4
0
4
16
Step 4: Adding the results (16 + 4 +0 + 4 + 16) = 40
Step 5: Dividing 40 by the number of scores minus 1 = 10
Step 6: The square root of 10 is approximately 3.16.
, Which of the following BEST describes a graph of a bimodal distribution? - ANSWER
There are two points of high frequency data within the distribution.
The correct answer is B. "Bimodal" means that there are two modes or peaks within the
same distribution of data. The two modes will not necessary reflect two extremes and
may be clustered near one another.
at the end of a unit on world war II, students take a test on the major aspects of the war.
the teacher uses the test results for grading and evaluation. this is an example of what
type of assessment? - ANSWER Summative
What assessment provides feedback to a teacher after student practice and is usually
not used for grading purposes? - ANSWER Formative
What assessment helps teachers understand student's skills and prior knowledge in
order to adjust future lessons? - ANSWER Diagnostic
What assessments usually involve an activity or application of hands on skills? -
ANSWER Performance
A 2 grade student throws violent tantrums in class. The teacher has tried several known
classroom management techniques, but the tantrums are becoming more severe.
Which response would best help this student? - ANSWER Ask for help from other
school or district professionals
not- tell parents its getting worse
Why? The severity of the situation indicates that expertise from other professionals is
needed. Other choices have most likely been addresses and are too passive for severe
and violent behavior.
A teacher is writing an assessment to test students' knowledge of mass, volume, and
density. Which one of the following BEST describes the types of problems the teacher
should include in the exam?
A. Ask students to generalize learned concepts to new scenarios
C. Question students on definitions of mass, volume, and density. - ANSWER A.,
assessments should be used to determine whether students can generalize concepts to
new scenarios and problems. Having students calculate the mass of an object in the
room, choice B, may be a good question, but does not address the assessment as a
whole. Students should already have a firm understanding of mass, volume, and density
if they are applying the concepts.
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT (GRADED A+)
An 11th grade class has just finished reading the grapes of wrath. What is the best way
to assess students' understanding of the book ? - ANSWER a homework assignment
that requires students to reflect on facts and key points
Why? The assessment is aligned with lesson content. the question does not state that
the teacher has taught the class about literary terms, such plot and theme like choice c
addressed (written test about plot, theme, and main characters)
What is the unbiased standard deviation of the following sample?
Student Score 1 3 5 7 9 - ANSWER 4.28
The correct answer is B.
Step 1: The mean is 5.
Step 2: Subtracting the mean from each score.
(1−5) = −4
(3−5) = −2
(5−5) = 0
(7−5) = 2
(9−5) = 4
Step 3: Squaring the result for each score.
16
4
0
4
16
Step 4: Adding the results (16 + 4 +0 + 4 + 16) = 40
Step 5: Dividing 40 by the number of scores minus 1 = 10
Step 6: The square root of 10 is approximately 3.16.
, Which of the following BEST describes a graph of a bimodal distribution? - ANSWER
There are two points of high frequency data within the distribution.
The correct answer is B. "Bimodal" means that there are two modes or peaks within the
same distribution of data. The two modes will not necessary reflect two extremes and
may be clustered near one another.
at the end of a unit on world war II, students take a test on the major aspects of the war.
the teacher uses the test results for grading and evaluation. this is an example of what
type of assessment? - ANSWER Summative
What assessment provides feedback to a teacher after student practice and is usually
not used for grading purposes? - ANSWER Formative
What assessment helps teachers understand student's skills and prior knowledge in
order to adjust future lessons? - ANSWER Diagnostic
What assessments usually involve an activity or application of hands on skills? -
ANSWER Performance
A 2 grade student throws violent tantrums in class. The teacher has tried several known
classroom management techniques, but the tantrums are becoming more severe.
Which response would best help this student? - ANSWER Ask for help from other
school or district professionals
not- tell parents its getting worse
Why? The severity of the situation indicates that expertise from other professionals is
needed. Other choices have most likely been addresses and are too passive for severe
and violent behavior.
A teacher is writing an assessment to test students' knowledge of mass, volume, and
density. Which one of the following BEST describes the types of problems the teacher
should include in the exam?
A. Ask students to generalize learned concepts to new scenarios
C. Question students on definitions of mass, volume, and density. - ANSWER A.,
assessments should be used to determine whether students can generalize concepts to
new scenarios and problems. Having students calculate the mass of an object in the
room, choice B, may be a good question, but does not address the assessment as a
whole. Students should already have a firm understanding of mass, volume, and density
if they are applying the concepts.
