PTK Practice ABCTE Questions
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MOST effective method for closing a lesson? - ANSWER - The students identify the
important topics and conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can assess the effect of
the lesson. It needs to be done as a group so that the teacher can monitor and
adjust before students work individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and outlines important
conclusions) isn't correct because students are merely reiterating the lesson and not
stating the issues and results in their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students understand differences
and similarities of forests and deserts? - ANSWER - VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to
compare/contrast 2 objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or argument -
ANSWER - outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2 sides of the
same topic (pros cons) - ANSWER - t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic - ANSWER - choose web cluster or
topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing relationships between
events - ANSWER - Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to understand the
recycling process after reading a chapter about recycling. This chart is the best way
for students to visualize a process with multiple steps and options. They help clarify
complicated processes. - ANSWER - Flow Chart
,A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent the unit they
just covered. Which of the following BEST explains the purpose of this activity? -
ANSWER - A: to give students an opportunity to visually represent the temporal
relationships between key historical events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting facts to illustrate
ideas in the classroom. the proper use of creating timelines is to show students the
order of historical events. studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a
timeline as an instructional activity. reviewing key events is not the primary purpose
either.
An 11th grade teacher is introducing poetry in a lesson. Which of the following
illustrates the best sequence for introducing the material? - ANSWER - B. Describe
each type of poem and review parts, have students write examples, and finish the
lesson by comparing and contrasting the different types.
teachers should present material in a logical sequence. it makes sense to introduce
the types of poems and the parts of each before having students write their own
examples. having students write their own examples before introducing the
different types of poetry is not correct.
Which of the following situations are students most likely to require additional
guidance and support from the teacher? - ANSWER - Answer D The students have
little choice or control over their level of participation
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby dinosaurs, which
of the following activities would best assess prior knowledge and stimulate student
interest? - ANSWER - Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of
dinosaurs and ask them to name and discuss them, if they can. Discuss the answers
as a group and ask the question, "What would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've ever read any
stories about dinosaurs
why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students know about dinosaurs
and can correct any misinformation. in addition, the questions is open-ended and is
an attention grabber. Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot assess
, prior knowledge. choice d(museum) may seem like a good activity, but again, the
teacher cannot assess prior knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the students because
doing so - ANSWER - Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what they are
learning? - ANSWER - a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced the
development of Latin America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries before after ww2
d (my answer) describe climate in rain forest and discuss how human activity
affects it
Why-The students must explain a concept by creating or synthesizing something. In
Blooms taxonomy, synthesis is a higher order than answer knowledge (a) -
comprehension (D) and application (c)
During the beginning of a unit about the Great Depression for a sixth grade class,
which of the following questions would be most effective for presenting the new
content? - ANSWER - Correct-Can anyone tell us where the Great Depression took
place?
WHy? it is a relevant answer with a verifiable answer. Those qualities are useful at
the start of a unit beause they start building a store of info that can be used later.
Choice a may be used to create interest in the topic. choice b focuses on sources,
not the content. choice d supposes prior knowledge and would be appropriate later
in the unit.
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MOST effective method for closing a lesson? - ANSWER - The students identify the
important topics and conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can assess the effect of
the lesson. It needs to be done as a group so that the teacher can monitor and
adjust before students work individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and outlines important
conclusions) isn't correct because students are merely reiterating the lesson and not
stating the issues and results in their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students understand differences
and similarities of forests and deserts? - ANSWER - VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to
compare/contrast 2 objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or argument -
ANSWER - outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2 sides of the
same topic (pros cons) - ANSWER - t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic - ANSWER - choose web cluster or
topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing relationships between
events - ANSWER - Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to understand the
recycling process after reading a chapter about recycling. This chart is the best way
for students to visualize a process with multiple steps and options. They help clarify
complicated processes. - ANSWER - Flow Chart
,A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent the unit they
just covered. Which of the following BEST explains the purpose of this activity? -
ANSWER - A: to give students an opportunity to visually represent the temporal
relationships between key historical events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting facts to illustrate
ideas in the classroom. the proper use of creating timelines is to show students the
order of historical events. studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a
timeline as an instructional activity. reviewing key events is not the primary purpose
either.
An 11th grade teacher is introducing poetry in a lesson. Which of the following
illustrates the best sequence for introducing the material? - ANSWER - B. Describe
each type of poem and review parts, have students write examples, and finish the
lesson by comparing and contrasting the different types.
teachers should present material in a logical sequence. it makes sense to introduce
the types of poems and the parts of each before having students write their own
examples. having students write their own examples before introducing the
different types of poetry is not correct.
Which of the following situations are students most likely to require additional
guidance and support from the teacher? - ANSWER - Answer D The students have
little choice or control over their level of participation
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby dinosaurs, which
of the following activities would best assess prior knowledge and stimulate student
interest? - ANSWER - Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of
dinosaurs and ask them to name and discuss them, if they can. Discuss the answers
as a group and ask the question, "What would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've ever read any
stories about dinosaurs
why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students know about dinosaurs
and can correct any misinformation. in addition, the questions is open-ended and is
an attention grabber. Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot assess
, prior knowledge. choice d(museum) may seem like a good activity, but again, the
teacher cannot assess prior knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the students because
doing so - ANSWER - Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what they are
learning? - ANSWER - a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced the
development of Latin America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries before after ww2
d (my answer) describe climate in rain forest and discuss how human activity
affects it
Why-The students must explain a concept by creating or synthesizing something. In
Blooms taxonomy, synthesis is a higher order than answer knowledge (a) -
comprehension (D) and application (c)
During the beginning of a unit about the Great Depression for a sixth grade class,
which of the following questions would be most effective for presenting the new
content? - ANSWER - Correct-Can anyone tell us where the Great Depression took
place?
WHy? it is a relevant answer with a verifiable answer. Those qualities are useful at
the start of a unit beause they start building a store of info that can be used later.
Choice a may be used to create interest in the topic. choice b focuses on sources,
not the content. choice d supposes prior knowledge and would be appropriate later
in the unit.
