MTLE Elementary Pedagogy Subtest 1 and 2

MTLE Elementary Pedagogy Subtest 1 and 2 1. Compared with students in the early elementary grades, students in the upper elementary grades are often better able to negotiate disagreements with their peers to a positive outcome. This ability is most likely due to upper elementary students' more advanced development in which of the following areas? A. expressive language B. metacognition C. self-esteem D. perspective taking - Correct Answer-D. perspective taking 2. A student who is functioning primarily at the concrete operational stage of cognitive development as described by Jean Piaget is most likely to demonstrate which of the following behaviors? A. systematically generating several possible solutions to a problem B. regularly assuming that others share his or her feelings about a situation C. spontaneously incorporating figurative language into writing assignments D. routinely using manipulative materials for support with mathematics tasks - Correct Answer-D. routinely using manipulative materials for support with mathematics tasks 3. An elementary school student with a strong sense of self-efficacy in a specific subject area is most likely to demonstrate which of the following behaviors in that subject area? A. persistence in the completion of challenging tasks B. evaluation of his or her performance according to external criteria C. preference for self-directed learning activities D. mastery of content and skills at a faster than average pace - Correct Answer-A. persistence in the completion of challenging tasks 4. In elementary school students, which of the following cognitive abilities is typically the last to develop? A. understanding the concept of cause and effect B. using analogies to link new ideas to previously learned concepts C. solving problems that involve multiple steps D. associating symbols with specific objects or meanings - Correct Answer-B. using analogies to link new ideas to previously learned concepts 5. Which of the following learning center materials would be most effective in supporting the development of kindergarten students' fine motor skills? A. beanbag and ring toss games B. plastic bowling balls and pins C. drums and tambourines D. modeling clay and rolling pins - Correct Answer-D. modeling clay and rolling pins Continues...