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EDF3151 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as having them
describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the following? -CORRECT
ANS>>Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best illustrates
which of the following? -CORRECT ANS>>Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? -CORRECT ANS>>An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
Knowledge of content
Pedagogical content knowledge
Knowledge of school rules and policies
Knowledge about learners and learning -CORRECT ANS>>I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did Timmy
just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: -CORRECT ANS>>emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English class, and he
was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made sure she recognized
him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried counseling him; she had tried
drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and questions. "So far, none of those has really
worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think
I'll call his parents and ask for their help." Which of the following statements best describes Martha's
behavior in the episode you just read? -CORRECT ANS>>She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher checked to see if
she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other equipment she needed for the
experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -CORRECT ANS>>Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the American
Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the following, what is
the best teacher action? -CORRECT ANS>>Ask, "What is one of the things the British did that angered the
colonists? Beth?"
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At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you called on
everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: -CORRECT ANS>>equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You have
displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence? “Amanda responds, "I don't know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement in
response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: -CORRECT ANS>>"What is this sentence about, Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of Arkansas?"
(Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best assessment of
the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: -CORRECT ANS>>the teacher should have
asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of introductory focus
is: -CORRECT ANS>>36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: -CORRECT ANS>>teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following, Michelle's
behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: -CORRECT ANS>>equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -CORRECT
ANS>>teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -CORRECT
ANS>>closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and defend your
assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) -CORRECT ANS>>
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best describes: -
CORRECT ANS>>reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of view? -
CORRECT ANS>>Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
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Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less preferred activity
is an application of the: -CORRECT ANS>>Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n):
-CORRECT ANS>>unconditioned stimulus.
You watch your 8th grade algebra students take a test. You have directed them to circle each of their
answers. As you watch Bill circle an answer, you see his hand shake so much that the circle is "wiggly"
around it. Assuming Bill isn't ill and has no other physical problem, of the following this observed behavior
best illustrates: -CORRECT ANS>>a conditioned response.
Schools often give certificates to students, which parents are encouraged to stick on the bumpers of their
cars. The certificates typically say something such as the following:
┌───────────────────────────────────┐
│ MY CHILD IS AN HONOR ROLL STUDENT │
│ AT WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. │
└───────────────────────────────────┘
In their impact on the students who receive them, the certificates are intended as: -CORRECT
ANS>>positive reinforcers.
Steve is a conscientious and hard-working student with a good attitude. He is a good student but was not
in honors classes in the 10th grade. However, because of his excellent work in world history, he has been
placed in A.P. American History for the 11th grade. He is filled with uncertainty as he anticipates the first
class. Mrs. Marble is standing at the door of the room the first day, and asks the students their names as
they come in. After Steve introduces himself, Mrs. Marble smiles broadly and says, "Oh, Steve, I'm very
happy to have you in here. Mr. Grants told me about your excellent work last year. “Steve felt a big sense
of relief. Maybe the year would be OK after all. Each morning Mrs. Marble greeted Steve with the same
positive manner as he came into class. Now when Steve walks into American History class, he is quite at
ease as he anticipates the class. Consider this as a case of classical conditioning, -CORRECT ANS>>Mrs.
Marble's manner.
The conditioned stimulus would be: -CORRECT ANS>>American History class.
The unconditioned response would be Steve's: -CORRECT ANS>>relief.
The conditioned response would be Steve's: -CORRECT ANS>>being at ease
Mr. Daniel has always used his "mean face" to stop undesirable behavior in his first graders. However,
even though he looks at Brian with this face each time Brian talks out of turn, Brian is talking more than
ever now. For Brian the "mean face" is apparently a: -CORRECT ANS>>positive reinforcer.
EDF3151 FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as having them
describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the following? -CORRECT
ANS>>Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best illustrates
which of the following? -CORRECT ANS>>Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? -CORRECT ANS>>An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
Knowledge of content
Pedagogical content knowledge
Knowledge of school rules and policies
Knowledge about learners and learning -CORRECT ANS>>I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did Timmy
just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: -CORRECT ANS>>emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English class, and he
was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made sure she recognized
him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried counseling him; she had tried
drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and questions. "So far, none of those has really
worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think
I'll call his parents and ask for their help." Which of the following statements best describes Martha's
behavior in the episode you just read? -CORRECT ANS>>She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher checked to see if
she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other equipment she needed for the
experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -CORRECT ANS>>Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the American
Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the following, what is
the best teacher action? -CORRECT ANS>>Ask, "What is one of the things the British did that angered the
colonists? Beth?"
, 2
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you called on
everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: -CORRECT ANS>>equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You have
displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence? “Amanda responds, "I don't know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement in
response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: -CORRECT ANS>>"What is this sentence about, Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of Arkansas?"
(Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best assessment of
the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: -CORRECT ANS>>the teacher should have
asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of introductory focus
is: -CORRECT ANS>>36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: -CORRECT ANS>>teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following, Michelle's
behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: -CORRECT ANS>>equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -CORRECT
ANS>>teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -CORRECT
ANS>>closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and defend your
assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) -CORRECT ANS>>
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best describes: -
CORRECT ANS>>reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of view? -
CORRECT ANS>>Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
, 3
Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less preferred activity
is an application of the: -CORRECT ANS>>Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n):
-CORRECT ANS>>unconditioned stimulus.
You watch your 8th grade algebra students take a test. You have directed them to circle each of their
answers. As you watch Bill circle an answer, you see his hand shake so much that the circle is "wiggly"
around it. Assuming Bill isn't ill and has no other physical problem, of the following this observed behavior
best illustrates: -CORRECT ANS>>a conditioned response.
Schools often give certificates to students, which parents are encouraged to stick on the bumpers of their
cars. The certificates typically say something such as the following:
┌───────────────────────────────────┐
│ MY CHILD IS AN HONOR ROLL STUDENT │
│ AT WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. │
└───────────────────────────────────┘
In their impact on the students who receive them, the certificates are intended as: -CORRECT
ANS>>positive reinforcers.
Steve is a conscientious and hard-working student with a good attitude. He is a good student but was not
in honors classes in the 10th grade. However, because of his excellent work in world history, he has been
placed in A.P. American History for the 11th grade. He is filled with uncertainty as he anticipates the first
class. Mrs. Marble is standing at the door of the room the first day, and asks the students their names as
they come in. After Steve introduces himself, Mrs. Marble smiles broadly and says, "Oh, Steve, I'm very
happy to have you in here. Mr. Grants told me about your excellent work last year. “Steve felt a big sense
of relief. Maybe the year would be OK after all. Each morning Mrs. Marble greeted Steve with the same
positive manner as he came into class. Now when Steve walks into American History class, he is quite at
ease as he anticipates the class. Consider this as a case of classical conditioning, -CORRECT ANS>>Mrs.
Marble's manner.
The conditioned stimulus would be: -CORRECT ANS>>American History class.
The unconditioned response would be Steve's: -CORRECT ANS>>relief.
The conditioned response would be Steve's: -CORRECT ANS>>being at ease
Mr. Daniel has always used his "mean face" to stop undesirable behavior in his first graders. However,
even though he looks at Brian with this face each time Brian talks out of turn, Brian is talking more than
ever now. For Brian the "mean face" is apparently a: -CORRECT ANS>>positive reinforcer.
