FTCE Professional education exam
study guide questions and answers31
A social studies teacher has students with various abilities in class. What can she do to meet the
needs of all the students? - ANSWERS -Differentiate instruction
Which of the following is essential in developing reading comprehension in the content area? -
ANSWERS -Asking questions about the text
Which of the following activities would be effective in relating text to self? - ANSWERS -Reading
response journal
What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a scenario and
asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? - ANSWERS -problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is - ANSWERS -
cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher using?
- ANSWERS -modeled reading
An elementary mathematics teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the order of
operations. This phrase is an example of a - ANSWERS -mnemonic device.
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive domain
that the teacher could use? - ANSWERS -knowledge
,The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to - ANSWERS -
establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows students
to - ANSWERS -use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting unfamiliar ideas.
A science teacher is concerned about students' abilities to read the state-adopted textbook. The
teacher employs a technique that uses a passage from the book but systematically eliminates
every 6th or 7th word in the passage. Which of the following techniques is the teacher using? -
ANSWERS -Cloze reading
A fifth grade student has difficulty with reading. Which of the following is the most appropriate
assessment to diagnose the needs of this student? - ANSWERS -criterion-referenced reading
assessment
A high school social studies teacher is asked to choose between two different American history
textbooks. When deciding which textbook to use for classroom instruction, the teacher should -
ANSWERS -compare each book to the established district and state curriculum standards for the
course
Which of the following assessment strategies involves the systematic collection of students'
work? - ANSWERS -Portfolio
A student has recently begun to struggle with staying focused on class material and frequently
forgets to turn in completed assignments. The student's grades are below ability level. Which of
the following interventions would be most appropriate? - ANSWERS -verbal encouragement and
visual cues
KWL charts, Venn diagrams, thematic webs, concept maps, cause and effect charts, timelines,
and T-charts are all examples of - ANSWERS -graphic organizers.
,What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated for
special education services? - ANSWERS -meeting with the parents to discuss alternatives for
meeting the student's needs
During an instructional unit focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, students ask several
questions that the teacher is uncomfortable answering. Which of the following is the most
appropriate way to handle the student inquiries? - ANSWERS -inviting a presenter from the local
drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and respond to student questions
A student has excessive absences from school, and the teacher is concerned about how the
absences are affecting the student's academic progress. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action for the teacher to take first? - ANSWERS -holding a student-teacher
conference
Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English language
learners because it - ANSWERS -allows the teacher to evaluate student growth over time
Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning? - ANSWERS
-Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the formation of mental structures,
and the processing of information and beliefs.
A 1st-grade teacher uses a transparency to show students the procedure for putting a heading
on a paper. This is an example of which of the following techniques? - ANSWERS -Cognitive
modeling
Cognitive development depends on biological maturation, experience with the physical
environment, experience with the social environment, and equilibration. This theory was first
introduced by which of the following theorists? - ANSWERS -Jean Piaget
In planning for a unit of instruction, a teacher has determined the needs, interests, and abilities
of the students. In identifying the objectives for the unit, what criterion should be applied next?
- ANSWERS -The objectives should conform to state standards
, What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of instruction? -
ANSWERS -appropriateness for meeting student needs and state standards
To ensure that ALL students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should - ANSWERS -create a course outline and distribute a hard
copy to each student.
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so. Which
strategy would address the problem directly? - ANSWERS -creating an academic contract
between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal communication
strategy? - ANSWERS -using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to introduce a unit on Florida
history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should - ANSWERS -assign a
responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? - ANSWERS -promoting student cultures that
are studied, shared, and celebrated
An at-risk student is starting to show a decline in achievement within the last month. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate way to assist this student? - ANSWERS -providing
activities that will motivate the student through success
A teacher has noted there are several students who are performing below grade level in their
reading comprehension, in addition to a student with a hearing impairment. Which of the
following would be an appropriate practice to introduce in the classroom? - ANSWERS -using
closed-caption videos
study guide questions and answers31
A social studies teacher has students with various abilities in class. What can she do to meet the
needs of all the students? - ANSWERS -Differentiate instruction
Which of the following is essential in developing reading comprehension in the content area? -
ANSWERS -Asking questions about the text
Which of the following activities would be effective in relating text to self? - ANSWERS -Reading
response journal
What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a scenario and
asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? - ANSWERS -problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is - ANSWERS -
cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher using?
- ANSWERS -modeled reading
An elementary mathematics teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the order of
operations. This phrase is an example of a - ANSWERS -mnemonic device.
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive domain
that the teacher could use? - ANSWERS -knowledge
,The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to - ANSWERS -
establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows students
to - ANSWERS -use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting unfamiliar ideas.
A science teacher is concerned about students' abilities to read the state-adopted textbook. The
teacher employs a technique that uses a passage from the book but systematically eliminates
every 6th or 7th word in the passage. Which of the following techniques is the teacher using? -
ANSWERS -Cloze reading
A fifth grade student has difficulty with reading. Which of the following is the most appropriate
assessment to diagnose the needs of this student? - ANSWERS -criterion-referenced reading
assessment
A high school social studies teacher is asked to choose between two different American history
textbooks. When deciding which textbook to use for classroom instruction, the teacher should -
ANSWERS -compare each book to the established district and state curriculum standards for the
course
Which of the following assessment strategies involves the systematic collection of students'
work? - ANSWERS -Portfolio
A student has recently begun to struggle with staying focused on class material and frequently
forgets to turn in completed assignments. The student's grades are below ability level. Which of
the following interventions would be most appropriate? - ANSWERS -verbal encouragement and
visual cues
KWL charts, Venn diagrams, thematic webs, concept maps, cause and effect charts, timelines,
and T-charts are all examples of - ANSWERS -graphic organizers.
,What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated for
special education services? - ANSWERS -meeting with the parents to discuss alternatives for
meeting the student's needs
During an instructional unit focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, students ask several
questions that the teacher is uncomfortable answering. Which of the following is the most
appropriate way to handle the student inquiries? - ANSWERS -inviting a presenter from the local
drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and respond to student questions
A student has excessive absences from school, and the teacher is concerned about how the
absences are affecting the student's academic progress. Which of the following is the most
appropriate action for the teacher to take first? - ANSWERS -holding a student-teacher
conference
Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English language
learners because it - ANSWERS -allows the teacher to evaluate student growth over time
Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning? - ANSWERS
-Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the formation of mental structures,
and the processing of information and beliefs.
A 1st-grade teacher uses a transparency to show students the procedure for putting a heading
on a paper. This is an example of which of the following techniques? - ANSWERS -Cognitive
modeling
Cognitive development depends on biological maturation, experience with the physical
environment, experience with the social environment, and equilibration. This theory was first
introduced by which of the following theorists? - ANSWERS -Jean Piaget
In planning for a unit of instruction, a teacher has determined the needs, interests, and abilities
of the students. In identifying the objectives for the unit, what criterion should be applied next?
- ANSWERS -The objectives should conform to state standards
, What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of instruction? -
ANSWERS -appropriateness for meeting student needs and state standards
To ensure that ALL students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should - ANSWERS -create a course outline and distribute a hard
copy to each student.
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so. Which
strategy would address the problem directly? - ANSWERS -creating an academic contract
between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal communication
strategy? - ANSWERS -using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to introduce a unit on Florida
history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should - ANSWERS -assign a
responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? - ANSWERS -promoting student cultures that
are studied, shared, and celebrated
An at-risk student is starting to show a decline in achievement within the last month. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate way to assist this student? - ANSWERS -providing
activities that will motivate the student through success
A teacher has noted there are several students who are performing below grade level in their
reading comprehension, in addition to a student with a hearing impairment. Which of the
following would be an appropriate practice to introduce in the classroom? - ANSWERS -using
closed-caption videos
