PECT Prek-4 Modules 1,2,3 Sample Test
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Howard Gardner's theory Of Multiple Intelligences focuses primarily on which of the
following aspects of education? - CORRECT ANSWER the various ways in which
children think and learn
A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive classroom environment for all students
by regularly: - CORRECT ANSWER encouraging students to share information about
their cultures with the class
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Why do you think the bridge fell over?
How can you build the bridge differently?
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two word
utterances between the ages of: - CORRECT ANSWER 18 to 24 months
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER scaffolding
A PreK 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the
classroom for students to try out and explore during playtime
,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: - CORRECT
ANSWER examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with
students
According the convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to have
the greatest effect on a child's language development? - CORRECT ANSWER the
amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others
Which of the following is an essential component of a formative assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER monitoring and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process
based on individual students needs
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: - CORRECT ANSWER align daily lessons and activities with the targeted
learning outcomes
Which of the following assessment practices would be considered ethical? - CORRECT
ANSWER using ongoing informal assessments of students learning to guide the
instructional process
A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning and journal
prompts, to check for students understanding of content area instruction. Which of the
following outcomes is likely to be the most important benefit of this strategy? - CORRECT
ANSWER helping the teacher identify areas where students may need additional
reinforcement
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families
about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently
used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the students progress in mastering
specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of
the following outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER establishing partnerships with
families in the assessment of their children's learning and development
, Using spreadsheet software to maintain students performance data is likely to provide a
teacher with the most support in which of the following areas? - CORRECT
ANSWER identifying specific gaps in students learning
Which of the following statements best describes the major role of assessment anchors in the
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)? - CORRECT
ANSWER clarifying the standards assessed on the PSSA to support students learning
of essential skills and knowledge
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are ELLS. The teacher is designing
formative assessment to measure students understanding of a specific science concept. When
developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania'a Language Proficiency
Standards for English Language Learners PreK-12 (ELPS) most effectively to: - CORRECT
ANSWER help ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for
the students level of English Language Proficiency
A student who is an English Language Learner who qualifies for migrant education services
joins a second-grade class partly into the school year. The teacher is preparing to administer a
variety of informal assessments to the student. Which of the following teacher goals should
be the main focus on these assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER identifying any
specific weaknesses in the student's academic knowledge and skills
A first-grade teacher uses a language experience approach with beginning level students who
are ELLS. A student dictates a story based on personal experience to the teacher who writes
the story verbatim. The teacher then leads the student in various reading and language
activities using dictated text. A primary benefit of this approach is that it helps the student: -
CORRECT ANSWER make connections between oral and written language
Which of the following accommodations to a content area reading assignment best provides
universal access for all learners? - CORRECT ANSWER providing digital textbooks
with features such as images, text to speech, videos, and modifiable text
A second grade teacher is reading a story aloud to the class that includes several students who
are ELLS. Throughout the reading, the teacher pauses to verify students comprehension. The
teacher encourages all students to speak and participate in discussions during and after the
Exam QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Howard Gardner's theory Of Multiple Intelligences focuses primarily on which of the
following aspects of education? - CORRECT ANSWER the various ways in which
children think and learn
A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive classroom environment for all students
by regularly: - CORRECT ANSWER encouraging students to share information about
their cultures with the class
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? - CORRECT ANSWER Why do you think the bridge fell over?
How can you build the bridge differently?
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two word
utterances between the ages of: - CORRECT ANSWER 18 to 24 months
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER scaffolding
A PreK 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the
classroom for students to try out and explore during playtime
,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: - CORRECT
ANSWER examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with
students
According the convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to have
the greatest effect on a child's language development? - CORRECT ANSWER the
amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others
Which of the following is an essential component of a formative assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER monitoring and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process
based on individual students needs
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: - CORRECT ANSWER align daily lessons and activities with the targeted
learning outcomes
Which of the following assessment practices would be considered ethical? - CORRECT
ANSWER using ongoing informal assessments of students learning to guide the
instructional process
A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning and journal
prompts, to check for students understanding of content area instruction. Which of the
following outcomes is likely to be the most important benefit of this strategy? - CORRECT
ANSWER helping the teacher identify areas where students may need additional
reinforcement
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families
about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently
used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the students progress in mastering
specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of
the following outcomes? - CORRECT ANSWER establishing partnerships with
families in the assessment of their children's learning and development
, Using spreadsheet software to maintain students performance data is likely to provide a
teacher with the most support in which of the following areas? - CORRECT
ANSWER identifying specific gaps in students learning
Which of the following statements best describes the major role of assessment anchors in the
Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)? - CORRECT
ANSWER clarifying the standards assessed on the PSSA to support students learning
of essential skills and knowledge
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are ELLS. The teacher is designing
formative assessment to measure students understanding of a specific science concept. When
developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania'a Language Proficiency
Standards for English Language Learners PreK-12 (ELPS) most effectively to: - CORRECT
ANSWER help ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for
the students level of English Language Proficiency
A student who is an English Language Learner who qualifies for migrant education services
joins a second-grade class partly into the school year. The teacher is preparing to administer a
variety of informal assessments to the student. Which of the following teacher goals should
be the main focus on these assessments? - CORRECT ANSWER identifying any
specific weaknesses in the student's academic knowledge and skills
A first-grade teacher uses a language experience approach with beginning level students who
are ELLS. A student dictates a story based on personal experience to the teacher who writes
the story verbatim. The teacher then leads the student in various reading and language
activities using dictated text. A primary benefit of this approach is that it helps the student: -
CORRECT ANSWER make connections between oral and written language
Which of the following accommodations to a content area reading assignment best provides
universal access for all learners? - CORRECT ANSWER providing digital textbooks
with features such as images, text to speech, videos, and modifiable text
A second grade teacher is reading a story aloud to the class that includes several students who
are ELLS. Throughout the reading, the teacher pauses to verify students comprehension. The
teacher encourages all students to speak and participate in discussions during and after the
