EDF3151 Final Exam with Questions and
Correct Answers 2025
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 ANSWERS Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice
best illustrates which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Knowledge of learners and
learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS An environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Ask,
"What is one of the things the British did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS "What
is this sentence about, Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson in 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching
skill? - CORRECT ANSWERS teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - CORRECT ANSWERS reinforcement
, Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - CORRECT ANSWERS Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of
experience
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 ANSWERS Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Mrs. Marble's
manner.
The conditioned stimulus would be: - CORRECT ANSWERS American History class.
The unconditioned response would be Steve's: - CORRECT ANSWERS relief.
The conditioned response would be Steve's: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
Correct Answers 2025
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 ANSWERS Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice
best illustrates which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWERS Knowledge of learners and
learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - CORRECT
ANSWERS An environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Ask,
"What is one of the things the British did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS "What
is this sentence about, Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson in 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - CORRECT
ANSWERS 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
ANSWERS equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching
skill? - CORRECT ANSWERS teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - CORRECT ANSWERS reinforcement
, Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - CORRECT ANSWERS Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of
experience
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 ANSWERS Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n): -
CORRECT ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS 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 ANSWERS Mrs. Marble's
manner.
The conditioned stimulus would be: - CORRECT ANSWERS American History class.
The unconditioned response would be Steve's: - CORRECT ANSWERS relief.
The conditioned response would be Steve's: - CORRECT ANSWERS 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
