PLT (K-6) Practice Questions Q&A
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction.
Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice. The
teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who
are then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent? - (correct
answer)Zone of Proximal Development
Theorist - Lev Vygotsky
Definition - the student receive additional coaching and scaffolding from the teacher to
be successful in mastering a task
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit.
By reflecting on what they have learned, students can do what? - (correct
answer)Determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
Which assessment can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is reading on
grade level? - (correct answer)Achievement Test
Definition - measures mastery skills, so a teacher can use the results of the test to
determine whether the student is on grade level
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rules?"
,Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's questions best exemplifies which theory? - (correct
answer)Constructivism
- Pose questions, help students find the answer while using previous knowledge will
help them understand the new knowledge they will create
What is an example that best represents analytical scoring on an essay? - (correct
answer)Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
- Analytical scoring requires that an essay be evaluated in parts rather than just as a
whole
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments.
What best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student demonstrates? -
(correct answer)Auditory - The student's difficulty remembering information and trouble
following directions reflect an auditory-processing problem
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression
, D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. -
(correct answer)Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical
aggression
A classroom practice that best implements Erikson's theory - (correct answer)Students
are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success
Place elementary age students in the industry vs. inferiority stage - encourages industry,
students need to feel successful and work at their level
A classroom practice that best implements Maslow's theory - (correct answer)Students
are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom
A classroom practice that best implements Watson's theory - (correct answer)Students
are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress
Theory centers around reward and punishment (positive and negative reinforcement)
A classroom practice that best implements Thorndike's theory - (correct
answer)Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are
introduced to new information one step at a time
Theory centers on the law of effect to increase student success and understanding
A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to grow
plants and study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals for
involving the community.
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction.
Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice. The
teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who
are then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent? - (correct
answer)Zone of Proximal Development
Theorist - Lev Vygotsky
Definition - the student receive additional coaching and scaffolding from the teacher to
be successful in mastering a task
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit.
By reflecting on what they have learned, students can do what? - (correct
answer)Determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
Which assessment can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is reading on
grade level? - (correct answer)Achievement Test
Definition - measures mastery skills, so a teacher can use the results of the test to
determine whether the student is on grade level
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rules?"
,Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's questions best exemplifies which theory? - (correct
answer)Constructivism
- Pose questions, help students find the answer while using previous knowledge will
help them understand the new knowledge they will create
What is an example that best represents analytical scoring on an essay? - (correct
answer)Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
- Analytical scoring requires that an essay be evaluated in parts rather than just as a
whole
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments.
What best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student demonstrates? -
(correct answer)Auditory - The student's difficulty remembering information and trouble
following directions reflect an auditory-processing problem
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression
, D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. -
(correct answer)Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical
aggression
A classroom practice that best implements Erikson's theory - (correct answer)Students
are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success
Place elementary age students in the industry vs. inferiority stage - encourages industry,
students need to feel successful and work at their level
A classroom practice that best implements Maslow's theory - (correct answer)Students
are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom
A classroom practice that best implements Watson's theory - (correct answer)Students
are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress
Theory centers around reward and punishment (positive and negative reinforcement)
A classroom practice that best implements Thorndike's theory - (correct
answer)Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are
introduced to new information one step at a time
Theory centers on the law of effect to increase student success and understanding
A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to grow
plants and study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals for
involving the community.
