1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
1 meter = ______ centimeters.
100
The ability to analyze and evaluate messages conveyed through media is called __________
literacy.
Media
The ability to maintain control of body position is called ________.
Balance.
Accurate decoding automatically guarantees strong reading comprehension.
False. Comprehension also requires vocabulary, background knowledge, inferencing, and
strategic thinking.
All children develop motor skills at exactly the same rate.
False. Development varies due to maturation, experience, environment, and individual
differences.
An angle measures 120°. What type of angle is it?
Obtuse angle.
Anything that has mass and takes up space is called __________.
Matter
Are all expensive products considered needs?
No. Cost does not determine whether something is a need or a want.
Are all fats unhealthy? Explain.
No. Unsaturated fats are beneficial and necessary for normal body function.
Are all internet sources equally reliable?
No. Sources should be evaluated for accuracy, credibility, authority, purpose, and currency.
Are all traits inherited genetically?
No. Some traits are learned or influenced by environmental factors.
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,1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
Are democracy and republic exactly the same?
No. A republic is a form of representative democracy, but the terms are not always
interchangeable.
Are multiple-choice tests sufficient to assess all scientific skills?
No. Inquiry, experimentation, reasoning, and communication often require performance-based
assessments.
Are multiple-choice tests sufficient to assess all social studies skills?
No. Projects, discussions, presentations, and document analysis often measure higher-order
thinking more effectively.
Are multiple-choice tests the only valid way to assess mathematics?
No. Observations, projects, discussions, portfolios, and performance tasks also provide
valuable evidence of understanding.
Are observations and inferences the same thing?
No. Observations are directly collected facts, while inferences are interpretations based on
evidence.
Are rights unlimited in all situations?
No. Rights may be balanced against public safety, the rights of others, and legal restrictions
established by law.
Are stereotypes reliable ways to understand cultural groups?
No. Stereotypes oversimplify differences and fail to recognize individual diversity.
Are weather and climate identical concepts?
No. Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate describes long-term patterns.
Arranging events according to time sequence is called __________.
Chronology
Art instruction can strengthen critical thinking skills.
True. Analyzing, interpreting, and creating artwork requires reasoning and problem-solving.
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,1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
Assessment conducted before instruction begins is called __________ assessment.
Diagnostic
Assessment conducted throughout instruction to guide teaching is called __________
assessment.
Formative
An assessment consistently measures historical reasoning skills across classes. Which
assessment quality is demonstrated?
Reliability.
Assessment should occur only at the end of a unit.
False. Ongoing formative assessment provides information needed to guide instruction and
support student learning throughout the instructional process.
Assessment used during instruction to guide teaching decisions is called __________
assessment.
Formative
Assessment used to guide instruction during learning is called __________ assessment.
Formative
A bag contains 3 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of selecting a blue marble?
5-Feb
A bakery sells bread to customers. Who are the producers?
The bakery and its workers.
Before beginning any science investigation, students should review laboratory __________
procedures.
Safety
Before beginning fractions, a teacher assesses students' understanding of division. What type
of assessment is this?
Diagnostic assessment.
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, 1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
The branch responsible for making laws is the __________ branch.
Legislative
Building dams to control flooding illustrates which geographic concept?
Human-environment interaction.
Can an assessment be reliable but not valid?
Yes. An assessment may consistently produce results while failing to measure the intended
skill accurately.
Can an experiment have more than one independent variable if results are to be interpreted
clearly?
Generally no. Multiple independent variables make it difficult to determine cause-and-effect
relationships.
Can a probability be greater than 1?
No. Probabilities range from 0 to 1 inclusive.
Can a student have strong phonemic awareness but weak phonics skills?
Yes. A student may manipulate sounds orally but struggle connecting sounds to letters.
Can fluent reading exist without comprehension?
Sometimes readers appear fluent but have limited comprehension; true reading proficiency
requires both.
Can paraphrasing eliminate the need to cite a source?
No. Even when information is paraphrased, the original source must still be credited.
Can poor handwriting affect written composition quality?
Yes. Difficulty with handwriting can reduce cognitive resources available for idea generation
and organization.
Can simulations completely replace hands-on investigations?
No. Simulations complement but do not entirely replace direct observation and
experimentation.
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1 meter = ______ centimeters.
100
The ability to analyze and evaluate messages conveyed through media is called __________
literacy.
Media
The ability to maintain control of body position is called ________.
Balance.
Accurate decoding automatically guarantees strong reading comprehension.
False. Comprehension also requires vocabulary, background knowledge, inferencing, and
strategic thinking.
All children develop motor skills at exactly the same rate.
False. Development varies due to maturation, experience, environment, and individual
differences.
An angle measures 120°. What type of angle is it?
Obtuse angle.
Anything that has mass and takes up space is called __________.
Matter
Are all expensive products considered needs?
No. Cost does not determine whether something is a need or a want.
Are all fats unhealthy? Explain.
No. Unsaturated fats are beneficial and necessary for normal body function.
Are all internet sources equally reliable?
No. Sources should be evaluated for accuracy, credibility, authority, purpose, and currency.
Are all traits inherited genetically?
No. Some traits are learned or influenced by environmental factors.
1
,1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
Are democracy and republic exactly the same?
No. A republic is a form of representative democracy, but the terms are not always
interchangeable.
Are multiple-choice tests sufficient to assess all scientific skills?
No. Inquiry, experimentation, reasoning, and communication often require performance-based
assessments.
Are multiple-choice tests sufficient to assess all social studies skills?
No. Projects, discussions, presentations, and document analysis often measure higher-order
thinking more effectively.
Are multiple-choice tests the only valid way to assess mathematics?
No. Observations, projects, discussions, portfolios, and performance tasks also provide
valuable evidence of understanding.
Are observations and inferences the same thing?
No. Observations are directly collected facts, while inferences are interpretations based on
evidence.
Are rights unlimited in all situations?
No. Rights may be balanced against public safety, the rights of others, and legal restrictions
established by law.
Are stereotypes reliable ways to understand cultural groups?
No. Stereotypes oversimplify differences and fail to recognize individual diversity.
Are weather and climate identical concepts?
No. Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions; climate describes long-term patterns.
Arranging events according to time sequence is called __________.
Chronology
Art instruction can strengthen critical thinking skills.
True. Analyzing, interpreting, and creating artwork requires reasoning and problem-solving.
2
,1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
Assessment conducted before instruction begins is called __________ assessment.
Diagnostic
Assessment conducted throughout instruction to guide teaching is called __________
assessment.
Formative
An assessment consistently measures historical reasoning skills across classes. Which
assessment quality is demonstrated?
Reliability.
Assessment should occur only at the end of a unit.
False. Ongoing formative assessment provides information needed to guide instruction and
support student learning throughout the instructional process.
Assessment used during instruction to guide teaching decisions is called __________
assessment.
Formative
Assessment used to guide instruction during learning is called __________ assessment.
Formative
A bag contains 3 red and 2 blue marbles. What is the probability of selecting a blue marble?
5-Feb
A bakery sells bread to customers. Who are the producers?
The bakery and its workers.
Before beginning any science investigation, students should review laboratory __________
procedures.
Safety
Before beginning fractions, a teacher assesses students' understanding of division. What type
of assessment is this?
Diagnostic assessment.
3
, 1000 Flashcards TExES Core Subjects EC-6 (391) Exam
The branch responsible for making laws is the __________ branch.
Legislative
Building dams to control flooding illustrates which geographic concept?
Human-environment interaction.
Can an assessment be reliable but not valid?
Yes. An assessment may consistently produce results while failing to measure the intended
skill accurately.
Can an experiment have more than one independent variable if results are to be interpreted
clearly?
Generally no. Multiple independent variables make it difficult to determine cause-and-effect
relationships.
Can a probability be greater than 1?
No. Probabilities range from 0 to 1 inclusive.
Can a student have strong phonemic awareness but weak phonics skills?
Yes. A student may manipulate sounds orally but struggle connecting sounds to letters.
Can fluent reading exist without comprehension?
Sometimes readers appear fluent but have limited comprehension; true reading proficiency
requires both.
Can paraphrasing eliminate the need to cite a source?
No. Even when information is paraphrased, the original source must still be credited.
Can poor handwriting affect written composition quality?
Yes. Difficulty with handwriting can reduce cognitive resources available for idea generation
and organization.
Can simulations completely replace hands-on investigations?
No. Simulations complement but do not entirely replace direct observation and
experimentation.
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