Solutions
A fifth grade science lesson describes how the position tilted the
earth causes seasons. Which of the following activities would
most be effective in this lesson? Correct Answer Model the
revolution of the earth around the sun, using a flashlight and
globe
A fourth grade science class completed an experiment in groups.
Which method of closing the lesson Best clarifies students
understanding? Correct Answer Explicitly teach the concepts
of the experiment illustrated implicitly
A physical science class made its own poly vinyl acetate blobs
to demonstrate the characteristics of plastic polymers. The
science experiment is an example of what type of instruction.
Correct Answer Inquiry learning
A reliable test Correct Answer yields consistent results
A rule relationship is an excellent method for organizing
knowledge. Which of the following is an example of a rule
relationship? Correct Answer The fact that all reptiles are
vertebrates Answer Explanation: Rule relationships are the
backbone of organizing new materials.
A set of data with low standard deviation Correct Answer is
tightly grouped around the mean. Answer Explanation: Standard
deviation describes the average distance a number in the data set
is from the mean of the set. In other words, it describes the
, spread of the data. The lower the standard deviation, the more
tightly the data is grouped around the mean of the data set.
A student who is usually well-behaved and consistently
interrupting the class routine and annoying nearby students. The
teacher is already reminded him that he must obey classroom
behavior standards, but that has not changed the behavior which
of the following is the most appropriate teacher response.
Correct Answer Separate the student from his classmates and
have him take a five minute time out
A student who usually completes homework consistently has not
returned her homework for three consecutive days when the
teacher addresses the situation with the student, she is aloof and
will not respond. What action should the teacher take? Correct
Answer Call the student's parents to schedule a conference.
Answer Explanation: Since the student is normally responsible,
it is important to determine, with the aid of her parents, what has
caused the behavioral change.
A teacher has a set of handout. He goes throughout a unit on
writing research papers. Which of the following should should
be the first handout he gives students Correct Answer Research
papers, a step-by-step overview
A teacher is working on instructional objectives for a science
unit, including one that reads students will map the locations of
recent earthquakes. Which of the following modifications would
best improve the objective Correct Answer D. Specifying how
students will map the required location.