Pre Assessment Exam 2 With Complete Solutions
Which key education philosopher believed that social interaction plays a major role in
cognitive development?
A. Bloom
B. Skinner
C. Vygotsky
D. Montessori - Answer Vygotsky
For hands-on, activity-based learning, a teacher believes in. As a result, most of his
assignments for his first-grade class emphasize problem solving and use manipulatives.
Which of the following studentcentered approaches to learning is this teacher using?
A. Humanism
B. Behavorism
C. Essentialism
D. Constructivism - Answer Constructivism
Which historical figure argued that the surest route to improving the condition of African
Americans was through vocational education only?
A. John Chavis
B. Nicholas Franklin
C. Prudence Crandall
D. Frederick Douglass - Answer Frederick Douglass
Horace Mann contributed to the establishment of common elementary schools in what
ways?
A. He established the first Kindergarten
B. He kept educational issues before the public
, C. He advocated for open enrollment for immigrant students
D. He proposed Latin grammar provide practical education - Answer He kept educational
issues before the public
Which of the following pioneering educator's approach to teaching-asking successive
questions to guide students toward specific conclusions-is still in use?
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Socrates
D. Xenophon - Answer Socrates
Which of the following classroom techniques represents an example of the Socratic
method of teaching?
A. Students work in groups
B. Teachers ask a series of questions
C. Students construct knowledge in writing
D. Professors create practical exercises to impart knowledge - Answer Professors ask a
series of questions
Which following federal legislation influenced contemporary education and incorporates
the principles of equal protection, adequate education, and persons with disabilities?
A. GI Bill of Rights
B. Buckley Amendment
C. Title IX of the Civil Rights Act
D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Answer Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
A teacher who joined NEA has been struggling to make sense of the connection between
the assessment process and Common Core State Standards. How can NEA be a source
of support toward the solution of this problem?
A. NEA can provide this teacher with a coach.
Which key education philosopher believed that social interaction plays a major role in
cognitive development?
A. Bloom
B. Skinner
C. Vygotsky
D. Montessori - Answer Vygotsky
For hands-on, activity-based learning, a teacher believes in. As a result, most of his
assignments for his first-grade class emphasize problem solving and use manipulatives.
Which of the following studentcentered approaches to learning is this teacher using?
A. Humanism
B. Behavorism
C. Essentialism
D. Constructivism - Answer Constructivism
Which historical figure argued that the surest route to improving the condition of African
Americans was through vocational education only?
A. John Chavis
B. Nicholas Franklin
C. Prudence Crandall
D. Frederick Douglass - Answer Frederick Douglass
Horace Mann contributed to the establishment of common elementary schools in what
ways?
A. He established the first Kindergarten
B. He kept educational issues before the public
, C. He advocated for open enrollment for immigrant students
D. He proposed Latin grammar provide practical education - Answer He kept educational
issues before the public
Which of the following pioneering educator's approach to teaching-asking successive
questions to guide students toward specific conclusions-is still in use?
A. Plato
B. Aristotle
C. Socrates
D. Xenophon - Answer Socrates
Which of the following classroom techniques represents an example of the Socratic
method of teaching?
A. Students work in groups
B. Teachers ask a series of questions
C. Students construct knowledge in writing
D. Professors create practical exercises to impart knowledge - Answer Professors ask a
series of questions
Which following federal legislation influenced contemporary education and incorporates
the principles of equal protection, adequate education, and persons with disabilities?
A. GI Bill of Rights
B. Buckley Amendment
C. Title IX of the Civil Rights Act
D. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Answer Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
A teacher who joined NEA has been struggling to make sense of the connection between
the assessment process and Common Core State Standards. How can NEA be a source
of support toward the solution of this problem?
A. NEA can provide this teacher with a coach.
