Praxis PLT 5622 K-6 | Practice Test Questions & Answers | Forms 1 & 3 | Exam Prep
Under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
Education Act (IDEA), which of the following strategies is
an example of a modification a teacher can most
appropriately make in a classroom to meet the needs of a
student with a learning disability?
A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and
content load
B.Reducing the distractions within the physical
environment
C.Using manipulatives and hands-on activities to explain a
concept
D.Extending or adjusting the time allotted to complete an
assessment
Which of the following is most effective for developing B.Providing frequent positive feedback
students’ self-motivation?
A.Offering extrinsic material rewards
B.Providing frequent positive feedback
C.Comparing their progress to that of their peers
D.Assigning tasks that can be easily accomplished
Which of the following teacher actions is most effective for A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
creating a positive learning environment in a classroom?
A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to
students
B.Engaging students by using project-based, hands-on
activities
C.Creating and implementing standards for student
behavior
D.Using a token system to reward student achievement
A fourth-grade teacher wants to assess the level of student B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors
understanding during a math lesson. The teacher asks the
students to respond to a series of questions with thumbs-
up or thumbs-down to indicate their answer. Most students
indicate incorrect responses to several questions. Which of
the following strategies is best for the teacher to implement
next?
A.Making note of the incorrect responses and planning for
remediation
B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors
C.Continuing with the lesson to ensure that the content
standards are covered
D.Repeating the questioning process at the end of the
lesson
Which of the following statements best identifies a A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging.
limitation of using a developmental portfolio as an
assessment tool?
A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be
challenging.
B.Ratings of student work are consistently more objective
than subjective.
C.The contents of portfolios are not typical of student work.
D.Portfolios measure superficial learning only.
Which of the following best represents the application of a B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which students will learn about
thematic unit? animals’ habitats and young, as well as make models of animals.
A.All second-grade teachers meet to discuss their lesson
plans, make suggestions for improving lessons, and share
instructional challenges.
B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which
students will learn about animals’ habitats and young, as
well as make models of animals.
C.A fourth-grade teacher assigns work in each content
area that requires students to use problem-solving skills.
D.A social studies teacher asks students to research ways
to prevent a long-term drought and to solve issues that are
related to drought.
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, Praxis PLT 5622 K-6 | Practice Test Questions & Answers | Forms 1 & 3 | Exam Prep
Which of the following types of memory is primarily B.Short-term memory
increased by chunking information?
A.Long-term memory
B.Short-term memory
C.Implicit memory
D.Declarative memory
Educators are trained professionals who are qualified to A.Intellectual freedom
select appropriate materials and resources from a variety
of sources that meet their teaching goals and the needs
and interests of their students.
The statement shown is most closely associated with
which of the following?
A.Intellectual freedom
B.Equity
C.Censorship
D.Free association
In 2014 the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a subagency of B.A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic
the United States Department of Education (ED), issued a and extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials.
set of guidelines that provide information to educators C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code—deserve a
regarding students’ civil rights and equal access to high-quality education.
educational resources. E.All students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their
Which THREE of the following statements best describe educational needs.
the foundational principles contained in the OCR’s
guidelines?
A.Students have the right to free speech provided their
speech does not interfere with a school’s educational
mission.
B.A high-quality education for all students includes
resources such as academic and extracurricular programs,
strong teaching, and instructional materials.
C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or
zip code—deserve a high-quality education.
D.High-quality resources provided to all students include
state-of-the-art technology and strong community support.
E.All students need to have equal access to comparable
resources in light of their educational needs.
Which of the following actions is the best example of a A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
student using short-term memory to complete an
instructional task?
A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific
chapter in a textbook
B.Recalling the main events seen in a movie that relate to
a topic of study
C.Using flash cards to gain speed in recognition of
multiplication facts
D.Playing a game with another student that requires
mastery of state capitals
Which of the following best describes the type of scoring D.Holistic scoring
that applies many criteria at the same time to evaluate an
end-of-course project and results in a single grade?
A.Task-specific scoring
B.Analytic scoring
C.Developmental scoring
D.Holistic scoring
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, Praxis PLT 5622 K-6 | Practice Test Questions & Answers | Forms 1 & 3 | Exam Prep
A fourth-grade teacher observes that several students are A.Providing students with descriptive and specific feedback that aligns with their
upset about their mathematics grades. The students are strengths
receiving low grades on daily assignments and weekly
quizzes, and some are beginning to show signs of low self-
efficacy. Which of the following teacher actions will most
help the students regain their self-efficacy?
A.Providing students with descriptive and specific
feedback that aligns with their strengths
B.Implementing a gradual release system of tangible
rewards for improved performance
C.Developing study guides to help students and parents
prepare for upcoming tests
D.Ensuring that formative and summative assessments
are aligned to learning objectives
At the beginning of the school year, norm-referenced C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of students in the same grade
assessment results for the previous school year are
automatically mailed to parents. During the first week of
school, a fifth-grade teacher receives a phone call from a
parent who wants to know what a percentile score of 45 in
mathematics means. To best answer the parent’s question,
the teacher should explain that the student
A.is significantly below the statistical average for fourth-
grade students
B.answered 45 percent of the mathematics questions
correctly
C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of
students in the same grade
D.is slightly above the statistical average for fifth-grade
students
It is essential for a teacher to understand the due process A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to dismiss a teacher
clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it
A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to
dismiss a teacher
B.lists the reasons why a teacher can be dismissed
C.identifies the personnel who must be present at a
dismissal hearing
D.requires a district to provide a teacher who has been
dismissed with legal counsel
Which of the following provisions or modifications is A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to enter and exit a public
mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act? building
A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to
enter and exit a public building
B.Ensuring that a student who is blind has access to braille
books and braille translation software
C.Allowing extended time for a student with a learning
disability to complete a test
D.Installing a classroom amplification system for a student
who wears hearing aids
To determine whether a particular intervention is helping a C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for evidence of Judy’s
student, Judy, develop her reading fluency, a teacher progress
administers reading probes that measure words read per
minute. Which of the following best describes how the
teacher should record and maintain the data collected
during the intervention so as to make appropriate
educational decisions for Judy?
A.Jotting down notes in Judy’s file for future discussions
with a reading specialist
B.Administering a normed screening test to compare
Judy’s progress to that of other students
C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for
evidence of Judy’s progress
D.Marking-up all passages read by Judy throughout the
intervention
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Under the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
Education Act (IDEA), which of the following strategies is
an example of a modification a teacher can most
appropriately make in a classroom to meet the needs of a
student with a learning disability?
A.Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and
content load
B.Reducing the distractions within the physical
environment
C.Using manipulatives and hands-on activities to explain a
concept
D.Extending or adjusting the time allotted to complete an
assessment
Which of the following is most effective for developing B.Providing frequent positive feedback
students’ self-motivation?
A.Offering extrinsic material rewards
B.Providing frequent positive feedback
C.Comparing their progress to that of their peers
D.Assigning tasks that can be easily accomplished
Which of the following teacher actions is most effective for A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
creating a positive learning environment in a classroom?
A.Planning instructional activities that are relevant to
students
B.Engaging students by using project-based, hands-on
activities
C.Creating and implementing standards for student
behavior
D.Using a token system to reward student achievement
A fourth-grade teacher wants to assess the level of student B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors
understanding during a math lesson. The teacher asks the
students to respond to a series of questions with thumbs-
up or thumbs-down to indicate their answer. Most students
indicate incorrect responses to several questions. Which of
the following strategies is best for the teacher to implement
next?
A.Making note of the incorrect responses and planning for
remediation
B.Adjusting instruction immediately to correct the errors
C.Continuing with the lesson to ensure that the content
standards are covered
D.Repeating the questioning process at the end of the
lesson
Which of the following statements best identifies a A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging.
limitation of using a developmental portfolio as an
assessment tool?
A.Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be
challenging.
B.Ratings of student work are consistently more objective
than subjective.
C.The contents of portfolios are not typical of student work.
D.Portfolios measure superficial learning only.
Which of the following best represents the application of a B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which students will learn about
thematic unit? animals’ habitats and young, as well as make models of animals.
A.All second-grade teachers meet to discuss their lesson
plans, make suggestions for improving lessons, and share
instructional challenges.
B.A kindergarten teacher designs a lesson in which
students will learn about animals’ habitats and young, as
well as make models of animals.
C.A fourth-grade teacher assigns work in each content
area that requires students to use problem-solving skills.
D.A social studies teacher asks students to research ways
to prevent a long-term drought and to solve issues that are
related to drought.
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, Praxis PLT 5622 K-6 | Practice Test Questions & Answers | Forms 1 & 3 | Exam Prep
Which of the following types of memory is primarily B.Short-term memory
increased by chunking information?
A.Long-term memory
B.Short-term memory
C.Implicit memory
D.Declarative memory
Educators are trained professionals who are qualified to A.Intellectual freedom
select appropriate materials and resources from a variety
of sources that meet their teaching goals and the needs
and interests of their students.
The statement shown is most closely associated with
which of the following?
A.Intellectual freedom
B.Equity
C.Censorship
D.Free association
In 2014 the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a subagency of B.A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic
the United States Department of Education (ED), issued a and extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials.
set of guidelines that provide information to educators C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code—deserve a
regarding students’ civil rights and equal access to high-quality education.
educational resources. E.All students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their
Which THREE of the following statements best describe educational needs.
the foundational principles contained in the OCR’s
guidelines?
A.Students have the right to free speech provided their
speech does not interfere with a school’s educational
mission.
B.A high-quality education for all students includes
resources such as academic and extracurricular programs,
strong teaching, and instructional materials.
C.All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or
zip code—deserve a high-quality education.
D.High-quality resources provided to all students include
state-of-the-art technology and strong community support.
E.All students need to have equal access to comparable
resources in light of their educational needs.
Which of the following actions is the best example of a A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
student using short-term memory to complete an
instructional task?
A.Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific
chapter in a textbook
B.Recalling the main events seen in a movie that relate to
a topic of study
C.Using flash cards to gain speed in recognition of
multiplication facts
D.Playing a game with another student that requires
mastery of state capitals
Which of the following best describes the type of scoring D.Holistic scoring
that applies many criteria at the same time to evaluate an
end-of-course project and results in a single grade?
A.Task-specific scoring
B.Analytic scoring
C.Developmental scoring
D.Holistic scoring
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, Praxis PLT 5622 K-6 | Practice Test Questions & Answers | Forms 1 & 3 | Exam Prep
A fourth-grade teacher observes that several students are A.Providing students with descriptive and specific feedback that aligns with their
upset about their mathematics grades. The students are strengths
receiving low grades on daily assignments and weekly
quizzes, and some are beginning to show signs of low self-
efficacy. Which of the following teacher actions will most
help the students regain their self-efficacy?
A.Providing students with descriptive and specific
feedback that aligns with their strengths
B.Implementing a gradual release system of tangible
rewards for improved performance
C.Developing study guides to help students and parents
prepare for upcoming tests
D.Ensuring that formative and summative assessments
are aligned to learning objectives
At the beginning of the school year, norm-referenced C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of students in the same grade
assessment results for the previous school year are
automatically mailed to parents. During the first week of
school, a fifth-grade teacher receives a phone call from a
parent who wants to know what a percentile score of 45 in
mathematics means. To best answer the parent’s question,
the teacher should explain that the student
A.is significantly below the statistical average for fourth-
grade students
B.answered 45 percent of the mathematics questions
correctly
C.performed the same or better than 45 percent of
students in the same grade
D.is slightly above the statistical average for fifth-grade
students
It is essential for a teacher to understand the due process A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to dismiss a teacher
clause of the Fourteenth Amendment because it
A.prescribes the procedures a school must follow to
dismiss a teacher
B.lists the reasons why a teacher can be dismissed
C.identifies the personnel who must be present at a
dismissal hearing
D.requires a district to provide a teacher who has been
dismissed with legal counsel
Which of the following provisions or modifications is A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to enter and exit a public
mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act? building
A.Providing ramps for a student who uses a wheelchair to
enter and exit a public building
B.Ensuring that a student who is blind has access to braille
books and braille translation software
C.Allowing extended time for a student with a learning
disability to complete a test
D.Installing a classroom amplification system for a student
who wears hearing aids
To determine whether a particular intervention is helping a C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for evidence of Judy’s
student, Judy, develop her reading fluency, a teacher progress
administers reading probes that measure words read per
minute. Which of the following best describes how the
teacher should record and maintain the data collected
during the intervention so as to make appropriate
educational decisions for Judy?
A.Jotting down notes in Judy’s file for future discussions
with a reading specialist
B.Administering a normed screening test to compare
Judy’s progress to that of other students
C.Graphing at least three to five data points to examine for
evidence of Judy’s progress
D.Marking-up all passages read by Judy throughout the
intervention
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