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PECT PREK-4 PRACTICE TEST MODULES
1-3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question
about what concept?
a. What is the difference between the minimum and maximum
value?
b. Is there a change over time?
c. What is the relationship between two variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - correct answer-
D
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and
which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate
activity for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to
describe a tree and a set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students
sort the blocks into categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put
them in order from smallest to biggest - correct answer- C
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A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece
of paper. She then has students draw a line connecting
opposing corners. The class discusses their findings. What is
she trying to teach the students about?
a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
d. Slope - correct answer- B
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The
students find that with some groups of blocks, they can make
two vertical stacks exactly the same height. With other groups
of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be
introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - correct answer- A
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition.
Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
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b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis - correct answer- D
A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle,
circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage
for which mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability - correct answer- A
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two
buildings and asks the questions: "Which building has more
windows? Which building has fewer cars outside?" What
mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - correct answer- C
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Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the
numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
d. Writing numbers 1-10 - correct answer- A
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit
and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from
two digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct
except for two subtraction problems. How should the teacher
correct the student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above - correct answer- C
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and
weather changes in a kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation
using information from a local newspaper
PECT PREK-4 PRACTICE TEST MODULES
1-3 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question
about what concept?
a. What is the difference between the minimum and maximum
value?
b. Is there a change over time?
c. What is the relationship between two variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - correct answer-
D
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and
which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate
activity for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to
describe a tree and a set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students
sort the blocks into categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put
them in order from smallest to biggest - correct answer- C
,2 | Page
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece
of paper. She then has students draw a line connecting
opposing corners. The class discusses their findings. What is
she trying to teach the students about?
a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
d. Slope - correct answer- B
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The
students find that with some groups of blocks, they can make
two vertical stacks exactly the same height. With other groups
of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be
introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - correct answer- A
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition.
Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
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b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis - correct answer- D
A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle,
circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage
for which mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability - correct answer- A
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two
buildings and asks the questions: "Which building has more
windows? Which building has fewer cars outside?" What
mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - correct answer- C
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Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the
numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
d. Writing numbers 1-10 - correct answer- A
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit
and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from
two digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct
except for two subtraction problems. How should the teacher
correct the student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above - correct answer- C
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and
weather changes in a kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation
using information from a local newspaper
