FTCE NAVAED PeD Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Formative Assessment Informs instruction (exit tickets, show of hands, checklists, journals, anecdotal
notes, observations)
Summative Assessment The end measure of mastery of the standards. Used for grades and to measure
teacher performance (midterm/final, district benchmark assessments, state
assessments, teacher created tests or textbook chapter tests, research
paper/project).
critical thinking Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information to reach a conclusion or
make a judgment.
creative thinking Think outside of the box to draw unique conclusions and develop products with a
fresh perspective.
reflective thinking Students look back and reflect upon their learning process to promote abstract
thinking and to encourage the application of learning strategies to new situations.
Bloom's Taxonomy Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create.
Questioning Techniques Wait time, specific feedback, redirection (wrong answer given), probe (clues),
increase question complexity (not yes/no answers).
visual learners Do best with images and graphic organizers to make sense of new information.
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, FTCE NAVAED PeD Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
auditory learners Grasp concepts best through listening and speaking situations (lectures, podcasts,
and group discussions).
kinesthetic learners Hands-on learning experiences.
Kagan Structures Used in cooperative learning environments. Focuses on students working together
to achieve a common goal (small group, peer-assisted, positive interdependence).
Thematic/Interdisciplinary Units 1.) Concept-based: Critical thinking approach focuses on a broad idea vs. subject-
specific (thematic, cross-curricular, or multidisciplinary).
2.) Computer-based: Use of computers and software.
3.) Project-based: Student center inquiry-based model. Investigate a subject over
an extended period of time.
4.) Problem-based: Student centered model where learners are given a problem
and students must work out a solution.
Modeled Reading (Read Aloud) Teacher reads a text aloud and includes think-alouds (metacognition).
Shared Reading Students and teachers share in the reading process.
1.) Whole Class: Teacher guides and supports, pauses to ask students to make
predictions, points to key words, and ask questions.
2.) Small Group/Partners: Interactive activity where students and their peers read a
text together. One student reads while peers follow along, students discuss the
story.
Image:
Shared Reading
Guided Reading Small group, teacher-driven instructional model designed to provide differentiated
teaching that supports students in developing proficiency. Students are following the
teacher's directions. Focuses on students' specific needs and is intended to
progress students towards reading independence.
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, FTCE NAVAED PeD Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Reciprocal Teaching Students take charge. In this small group activity, everyone has a role. As they read
the text together, one student summarizes, one questions, one clarifies, and one
predicts.
Interactive Reading Journals On the first read, students use a variety of response strategies (pictures, lists,
written comments, and questions) to communicate their thoughts about what was
read on one side of the journal.
Close Reading This involves multiple reads and deep analysis of a text to foster critical thinking
skills.
Literature Circles Small group, in-depth discussions of a piece of literature based on the students'
responses to the text (driven by student inquiry and reflection).
Comprehension Essence of reading. They read fluently, with prosody, automaticity, and accuracy.
Critical thinking strategies 1.) Predicting
2.) Questioning
3.) Read Aloud, Think Aloud
4.) Summarizing
Alternate Assessments Data folders, portfolios, interactive notebooks, multi-step, long-term research with
multiple products, analytical essays, multi-media presentations.
*Diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring checks*
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Formative Assessment Informs instruction (exit tickets, show of hands, checklists, journals, anecdotal
notes, observations)
Summative Assessment The end measure of mastery of the standards. Used for grades and to measure
teacher performance (midterm/final, district benchmark assessments, state
assessments, teacher created tests or textbook chapter tests, research
paper/project).
critical thinking Analyze, evaluate, interpret, and synthesize information to reach a conclusion or
make a judgment.
creative thinking Think outside of the box to draw unique conclusions and develop products with a
fresh perspective.
reflective thinking Students look back and reflect upon their learning process to promote abstract
thinking and to encourage the application of learning strategies to new situations.
Bloom's Taxonomy Remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, create.
Questioning Techniques Wait time, specific feedback, redirection (wrong answer given), probe (clues),
increase question complexity (not yes/no answers).
visual learners Do best with images and graphic organizers to make sense of new information.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, FTCE NAVAED PeD Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
auditory learners Grasp concepts best through listening and speaking situations (lectures, podcasts,
and group discussions).
kinesthetic learners Hands-on learning experiences.
Kagan Structures Used in cooperative learning environments. Focuses on students working together
to achieve a common goal (small group, peer-assisted, positive interdependence).
Thematic/Interdisciplinary Units 1.) Concept-based: Critical thinking approach focuses on a broad idea vs. subject-
specific (thematic, cross-curricular, or multidisciplinary).
2.) Computer-based: Use of computers and software.
3.) Project-based: Student center inquiry-based model. Investigate a subject over
an extended period of time.
4.) Problem-based: Student centered model where learners are given a problem
and students must work out a solution.
Modeled Reading (Read Aloud) Teacher reads a text aloud and includes think-alouds (metacognition).
Shared Reading Students and teachers share in the reading process.
1.) Whole Class: Teacher guides and supports, pauses to ask students to make
predictions, points to key words, and ask questions.
2.) Small Group/Partners: Interactive activity where students and their peers read a
text together. One student reads while peers follow along, students discuss the
story.
Image:
Shared Reading
Guided Reading Small group, teacher-driven instructional model designed to provide differentiated
teaching that supports students in developing proficiency. Students are following the
teacher's directions. Focuses on students' specific needs and is intended to
progress students towards reading independence.
Stuvia 2026-2027
, FTCE NAVAED PeD Exam - Practice Questions & Verified Answers
Reciprocal Teaching Students take charge. In this small group activity, everyone has a role. As they read
the text together, one student summarizes, one questions, one clarifies, and one
predicts.
Interactive Reading Journals On the first read, students use a variety of response strategies (pictures, lists,
written comments, and questions) to communicate their thoughts about what was
read on one side of the journal.
Close Reading This involves multiple reads and deep analysis of a text to foster critical thinking
skills.
Literature Circles Small group, in-depth discussions of a piece of literature based on the students'
responses to the text (driven by student inquiry and reflection).
Comprehension Essence of reading. They read fluently, with prosody, automaticity, and accuracy.
Critical thinking strategies 1.) Predicting
2.) Questioning
3.) Read Aloud, Think Aloud
4.) Summarizing
Alternate Assessments Data folders, portfolios, interactive notebooks, multi-step, long-term research with
multiple products, analytical essays, multi-media presentations.
*Diagnostic assessments, progress monitoring checks*
Stuvia 2026-2027
