TERG 3720 FINAL EXAM 2026/2027 | STUDY
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM
REVIEW
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What is self-monitoring?
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The ability to decode words using The skill of summarizing a text after
phonics rules. reading it.
Knowing when you make a
mistake (use teacher read or
The process of memorizing sight
think aloud). Good readers
words for faster reading.
need to realize when they make
mistakes and reread.
Don't know?
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How does fluency help a reader better comprehend?
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Fluency allows students to skip
Fluency is primarily about the volume
difficult words without losing
of words a student can memorize.
meaning.
If a student can't fluently read,
all their cognitive capacity is Reading fluently means the student
focused on figuring out what can read faster than the teacher.
words are and what they mean.
Don't know?
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What is scaffolding?
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Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is
characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by
poor spelling and decoding abilities.
, An instructional approach that emphasizes explicit, systematic teaching of reading,
including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Scaffolding is temporary and meant to be pulled away as students get
stronger. It is NOT just for kids struggling, it is also for kids who are above
level. It is for everyone.
Knowing when you make a mistake (use teacher read or think aloud). Good readers
need to realize when they make mistakes and reread.
Don't know?
4 of 36
Term
What is the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)?
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A coordinated system of
academic and behavioral
A system that only provides support
supports designed to ensure
for students with diagnosed learning
that all students get off to a
disabilities.
healthy start and achieve school
success.
A framework that focuses exclusively
A method for grouping students
on behavioral management in the
based solely on their reading level.
GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS, ANSWERS & EXAM
REVIEW
1 of 36
Term
What is self-monitoring?
Give this one a go later!
The ability to decode words using The skill of summarizing a text after
phonics rules. reading it.
Knowing when you make a
mistake (use teacher read or
The process of memorizing sight
think aloud). Good readers
words for faster reading.
need to realize when they make
mistakes and reread.
Don't know?
, 2 of 36
Term
How does fluency help a reader better comprehend?
Give this one a go later!
Fluency allows students to skip
Fluency is primarily about the volume
difficult words without losing
of words a student can memorize.
meaning.
If a student can't fluently read,
all their cognitive capacity is Reading fluently means the student
focused on figuring out what can read faster than the teacher.
words are and what they mean.
Don't know?
3 of 36
Term
What is scaffolding?
Give this one a go later!
Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurobiological in origin. It is
characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by
poor spelling and decoding abilities.
, An instructional approach that emphasizes explicit, systematic teaching of reading,
including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension
Scaffolding is temporary and meant to be pulled away as students get
stronger. It is NOT just for kids struggling, it is also for kids who are above
level. It is for everyone.
Knowing when you make a mistake (use teacher read or think aloud). Good readers
need to realize when they make mistakes and reread.
Don't know?
4 of 36
Term
What is the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS)?
Give this one a go later!
A coordinated system of
academic and behavioral
A system that only provides support
supports designed to ensure
for students with diagnosed learning
that all students get off to a
disabilities.
healthy start and achieve school
success.
A framework that focuses exclusively
A method for grouping students
on behavioral management in the
based solely on their reading level.
