ABCTE PTK COMPREHESIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
During a class discussion, a teacher asks a student to evaluate President Roosevelt's
Public Works Association for its effectiveness as a means to alleviate unemployment
while benefiting the community. How long should the teacher wait for a response? -
correct answer-10 Seconds
Why? Ten seconds is an appropriate length of time to wait for an answer to a question
that calls for higher order thinking such as evaluating.
The four major steps to planning a lesson are: task analysis, determining objectives,
determining goals, and identifying necessary prerequisite knowledge. In what order
should those steps occur? - correct answer-Objectives, goals, prerequisite knowledge,
task analysis
Why? The first thing is to determine the overarching goal and then measurable
objectives to reach that goal. A task analysis is completed to help guide the lesson plan,
including determining the necessary prerequisite knowledge.
A student who is usually well-behaved is consistently interrupting the class routine and
annoying nearby students. The teacher has a already reminded him that he must obey
the 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.
Why? The behavior is consistent so ignoring it is ineffective. Rules must be enforced
consistently, and if the student actively chooses to disobey, a consequence must follow.
Referring the student to the school discipline officer is far too severe a response at this
early stage, and telling him to explain behavior standards is unlikely to be effective since
he has already ignored reminders. The problem is not that he cannot comprehend what
the rules are, but instead why he has to follow them.
Which of the following questions BEST promotes discussion? - correct answer-Why do
we still struggle to end racism?
Why? This question allows for a large number of answers and a wide-ranging
discussion. The discussion is likely to be interesting because it can include so many
points of view.
What kind of information can be gathered using a formative student assessment? -
correct answer-Patterns of student errors
Why? A formative assessment is designed to give immediate evidence of student
learning and is not used to grade or evaluate students.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
During a class discussion, a teacher asks a student to evaluate President Roosevelt's
Public Works Association for its effectiveness as a means to alleviate unemployment
while benefiting the community. How long should the teacher wait for a response? -
correct answer-10 Seconds
Why? Ten seconds is an appropriate length of time to wait for an answer to a question
that calls for higher order thinking such as evaluating.
The four major steps to planning a lesson are: task analysis, determining objectives,
determining goals, and identifying necessary prerequisite knowledge. In what order
should those steps occur? - correct answer-Objectives, goals, prerequisite knowledge,
task analysis
Why? The first thing is to determine the overarching goal and then measurable
objectives to reach that goal. A task analysis is completed to help guide the lesson plan,
including determining the necessary prerequisite knowledge.
A student who is usually well-behaved is consistently interrupting the class routine and
annoying nearby students. The teacher has a already reminded him that he must obey
the 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.
Why? The behavior is consistent so ignoring it is ineffective. Rules must be enforced
consistently, and if the student actively chooses to disobey, a consequence must follow.
Referring the student to the school discipline officer is far too severe a response at this
early stage, and telling him to explain behavior standards is unlikely to be effective since
he has already ignored reminders. The problem is not that he cannot comprehend what
the rules are, but instead why he has to follow them.
Which of the following questions BEST promotes discussion? - correct answer-Why do
we still struggle to end racism?
Why? This question allows for a large number of answers and a wide-ranging
discussion. The discussion is likely to be interesting because it can include so many
points of view.
What kind of information can be gathered using a formative student assessment? -
correct answer-Patterns of student errors
Why? A formative assessment is designed to give immediate evidence of student
learning and is not used to grade or evaluate students.
