ABCTE PTK Practice Study Guide Questions with
Distinction level Marking scheme version 2024/2025
Use to measure how well a student has mastered specific material? - correct
answer Criterion referenced test
Data broken down by gender, ethnicity and grade level is - correct answer
disaggregated data-broken down into sub groups to reveal patterns among different
subpopulations
Information about an entire population is - correct answer aggregated data
A math teacher is concerned about the complex concepts being taight in an algebra
lesson. Which one of the following is the best way for the teacher to check student
progress in understanding the lesson concepts?
A. Give daily quizzes on homework
C. Track students' verbal responses during lessons. - correct answer C. Informally
noting the student responses during clas work allows teachers to see current learning
and make corrections to early stage misconceptions. D (asking questions at the end of
class) may postpone questions to the point students forget them. Choices a and b may
increase motivation to complete activities but will nto give students or the teacher the
opportunity for correction or clarification when students have not achieved mastery
of the material..
A 4TH grade teacher would like students to produce a creative writing portfolio as an
aid to help identify their writing strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the
following steps should the teacher take to create the best portfolio for the class?
A. Hold a class discussion to decide, as a class, which creatvie works to include in the
portfolio.
, B. Consult with 5th grade teachers which items should go into a successful portfolio -
correct answer A. Involving the students in developing the criteria for assessment
often results in greater effort from the students. Consulting other teachers may not
result in the best ideas for portfolio of a specific grade level.
A 5TH grade class contains students with varying reading levels. Which of the
following is the BEST way for teacehr to ensure that students with lower reading
levels don't fall behind?
A. Check in with students at lower levels during lesson to answer questions.
D Pair students with different reading levels together for reading assignments -
correct answer D. Teachers should develop plans to accommodate students'
special needs, and pairing students of different aptititudes for reading activities will
allow higher-level readers to assist lower-level readers on a one-on-one basis. Choice a
is an acceptable answer, but it does not provide the same level of one-on-one help
that pairing students does.
a teacher plans to give an exam midway through the year to check on student
progress. What type of test should be used?
A. Achievement
B. Aptitude
C. Norm-referenced
D. Standardized - correct answer A. Achievement tests measure knowledge
students have required in a specific subject area or topic. Aptitude tests measure
overall intelligence or ability. Standardized tests are not necessary in this situation, and
norm-referenced tests are a type of standardized test.
Which one of the following is the most important consideration for a teacher in
selecting test items to include on a unit test?
A. The degree to which questions cover material previously mastered by students
B. How well questions align to lesson content - correct answer B. Teachers should
align assessments to taught objectives and lesson content. Anything not covered
Distinction level Marking scheme version 2024/2025
Use to measure how well a student has mastered specific material? - correct
answer Criterion referenced test
Data broken down by gender, ethnicity and grade level is - correct answer
disaggregated data-broken down into sub groups to reveal patterns among different
subpopulations
Information about an entire population is - correct answer aggregated data
A math teacher is concerned about the complex concepts being taight in an algebra
lesson. Which one of the following is the best way for the teacher to check student
progress in understanding the lesson concepts?
A. Give daily quizzes on homework
C. Track students' verbal responses during lessons. - correct answer C. Informally
noting the student responses during clas work allows teachers to see current learning
and make corrections to early stage misconceptions. D (asking questions at the end of
class) may postpone questions to the point students forget them. Choices a and b may
increase motivation to complete activities but will nto give students or the teacher the
opportunity for correction or clarification when students have not achieved mastery
of the material..
A 4TH grade teacher would like students to produce a creative writing portfolio as an
aid to help identify their writing strengths and weaknesses. Which one of the
following steps should the teacher take to create the best portfolio for the class?
A. Hold a class discussion to decide, as a class, which creatvie works to include in the
portfolio.
, B. Consult with 5th grade teachers which items should go into a successful portfolio -
correct answer A. Involving the students in developing the criteria for assessment
often results in greater effort from the students. Consulting other teachers may not
result in the best ideas for portfolio of a specific grade level.
A 5TH grade class contains students with varying reading levels. Which of the
following is the BEST way for teacehr to ensure that students with lower reading
levels don't fall behind?
A. Check in with students at lower levels during lesson to answer questions.
D Pair students with different reading levels together for reading assignments -
correct answer D. Teachers should develop plans to accommodate students'
special needs, and pairing students of different aptititudes for reading activities will
allow higher-level readers to assist lower-level readers on a one-on-one basis. Choice a
is an acceptable answer, but it does not provide the same level of one-on-one help
that pairing students does.
a teacher plans to give an exam midway through the year to check on student
progress. What type of test should be used?
A. Achievement
B. Aptitude
C. Norm-referenced
D. Standardized - correct answer A. Achievement tests measure knowledge
students have required in a specific subject area or topic. Aptitude tests measure
overall intelligence or ability. Standardized tests are not necessary in this situation, and
norm-referenced tests are a type of standardized test.
Which one of the following is the most important consideration for a teacher in
selecting test items to include on a unit test?
A. The degree to which questions cover material previously mastered by students
B. How well questions align to lesson content - correct answer B. Teachers should
align assessments to taught objectives and lesson content. Anything not covered
