PECT Module 1 Questions and Correct Answers 100%
Pass.
"Let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together." -
ANSWER -A student in a Kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing
different toys in the water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to
the bottom and asks the teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses
from the teacher would be most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to
learning?
provides children with multiple avenues to demonstrate their learning. - ANSWER -The
most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats with young
children is that such an approach:
developing appropriate academic interventions and strategies to meet curricular goals.
- ANSWER -A preschool student has been receiving special education services and will
continue to receive services in Kindergarten. An IEP meeting is being planned for the
student's transition to kindergarten. Which of the following roles is most appropriate for
the general education kindergarten teacher to play in this IEP meeting?
a description of the student's behavior and strategies the teacher has implemented. -
ANSWER -A kindergarten student, who is typically easygoing and friendly, has begun
acting out in class and being verbally aggressive toward peers. The teacher is
consulting with the school counselor about these recent changes in the student's
behavior. This consultation is likely to be most productive if the teacher begins by
providing the counselor with which of the following pieces of information?
learning about the characteristics and needs of families within the community. -
ANSWER -A recently hired pre-k teacher who is new to the area can best prepare to be
an effective advocate for students by taking which of the following actions?
the various ways in which children think and learn - ANSWER -Howard Gardner's
theory of multiple intelligences focuses primarily on which of the following aspects of
education?
encouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class. -
ANSWER -A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive environment for all
students by regularly:
Why do you think the bridge fell over? How can you build the bridge differently? -
ANSWER -A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children
are attempting to use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars.
The first bridge that they build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it.
, Which of the following teacher questions would best promote the development of the
students' reasoning and problem-solving skills?
18 to 24 months - ANSWER -Children who demonstrate typical language development
most often begin using two-word utterances between the ages of:
scaffolding - ANSWER -As second-grade students are learning a new science concept,
the teacher helps them acquire knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their
own by using prompts, giving suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities.
In this situation, which of the following strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster
students' cognitive development?
ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out
and explore during playtime - ANSWER -A prekindergarten teacher wants to establish a
classroom environment in which spontaneous play is encouraged and play is
recognized and valued as meaningful learning. Which of the following strategies would
likely be most effective for the teacher to use to achieve this goal?
examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students. -
ANSWER -PreK-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who
use an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally,
culturally, and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their
students. The most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is
to:
the amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others - ANSWER -
According to convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to
have the greatest effect on a child's language development?
monitoring and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process based on
individual students progress - ANSWER -Which of the following is an essential
component of a formative assessment?
align daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes. - ANSWER -A
third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the
daily lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it
helps the teacher:
using ongoing informal assessments of students' learning to guide the instructional
process - ANSWER -Which of the following assessment practices would be considered
ethical?
helping the teacher identify areas where students may need additional reinforcement -
ANSWER -A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning
and journal prompts, to check for students' understanding of content-area instruction.
Pass.
"Let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together." -
ANSWER -A student in a Kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing
different toys in the water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to
the bottom and asks the teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses
from the teacher would be most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to
learning?
provides children with multiple avenues to demonstrate their learning. - ANSWER -The
most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats with young
children is that such an approach:
developing appropriate academic interventions and strategies to meet curricular goals.
- ANSWER -A preschool student has been receiving special education services and will
continue to receive services in Kindergarten. An IEP meeting is being planned for the
student's transition to kindergarten. Which of the following roles is most appropriate for
the general education kindergarten teacher to play in this IEP meeting?
a description of the student's behavior and strategies the teacher has implemented. -
ANSWER -A kindergarten student, who is typically easygoing and friendly, has begun
acting out in class and being verbally aggressive toward peers. The teacher is
consulting with the school counselor about these recent changes in the student's
behavior. This consultation is likely to be most productive if the teacher begins by
providing the counselor with which of the following pieces of information?
learning about the characteristics and needs of families within the community. -
ANSWER -A recently hired pre-k teacher who is new to the area can best prepare to be
an effective advocate for students by taking which of the following actions?
the various ways in which children think and learn - ANSWER -Howard Gardner's
theory of multiple intelligences focuses primarily on which of the following aspects of
education?
encouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class. -
ANSWER -A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive environment for all
students by regularly:
Why do you think the bridge fell over? How can you build the bridge differently? -
ANSWER -A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children
are attempting to use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars.
The first bridge that they build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it.
, Which of the following teacher questions would best promote the development of the
students' reasoning and problem-solving skills?
18 to 24 months - ANSWER -Children who demonstrate typical language development
most often begin using two-word utterances between the ages of:
scaffolding - ANSWER -As second-grade students are learning a new science concept,
the teacher helps them acquire knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their
own by using prompts, giving suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities.
In this situation, which of the following strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster
students' cognitive development?
ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out
and explore during playtime - ANSWER -A prekindergarten teacher wants to establish a
classroom environment in which spontaneous play is encouraged and play is
recognized and valued as meaningful learning. Which of the following strategies would
likely be most effective for the teacher to use to achieve this goal?
examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students. -
ANSWER -PreK-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who
use an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally,
culturally, and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their
students. The most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is
to:
the amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others - ANSWER -
According to convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to
have the greatest effect on a child's language development?
monitoring and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process based on
individual students progress - ANSWER -Which of the following is an essential
component of a formative assessment?
align daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes. - ANSWER -A
third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the
daily lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it
helps the teacher:
using ongoing informal assessments of students' learning to guide the instructional
process - ANSWER -Which of the following assessment practices would be considered
ethical?
helping the teacher identify areas where students may need additional reinforcement -
ANSWER -A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning
and journal prompts, to check for students' understanding of content-area instruction.
