PECT Module 1 Exam
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A teacher learns that the district is considering requiring all first-grade students to engage in
academic testing that the teacher believes is developmentally inappropriate. In this
situation, the teacher can best serve as an advocate for students by taking which of the
following actions first?
A. discussing the issue with students' families
B. offering to help a local reporter write a story on the issue
C. talking to the school principal about the issue
D. posting research on the issue on the school's Web site –
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Correct Answer :C
After reviewing midyear testing data, a fourth-grade teacher is concerned about an increase
in achievement differences between groups of students in the class. In attempting to
address this issue, the teacher should begin by:
A. determining the percentage of students in the class who currently achieve at or above
grade level.
B. identifying those students in the class who tend to remain on-task during instructional
activities.
C. asking other teachers at the school whether they are seeing similar trends in their classes.
D. examining personal attitudes, expectations, and practices regarding learning for all
students in the class. –
Correct Answer :D
In choosing a professional development activity from among various options, a teacher's
first consideration should be to determine which option is most likely to:
A. be relevant to teaching across a range of subject areas and grade levels.
B. offer participants an opportunity to network with educators from other schools.
C. provide research-based information relevant to current instructional issues or needs.
D. reflect the ideas of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and points of view. –
Correct Answer :C
Teachers have an ethical responsibility to:
A. provide each student with opportunities to learn alongside peers with similar
backgrounds.
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B. show flexibility in defining standards for academic performance.
C. use personal preferences when determining classroom behavior expectations.
D. respond to the needs of all students. –
Correct Answer :D
According to privacy rights guidelines, a teacher could appropriately share a student's
school records with which of the following individuals?
A. a teacher who taught the student two years ago and wishes to check on the student's
academic progress
B. a school counselor who believes the student would benefit from participating in
upcoming small-group counseling sessions
C. a college professor who has received a substantial grant to conduct research on factors
that influence young children's learning
D. a school nurse who knows the student outside of school and is a long-time friend of the
student's family –
Correct Answer :B
In a PreK-4 program that practices a philosophy of inclusion for students with disabilities, a
fundamental responsibility for teachers is to ensure that students with disabilities:
A. are subject to the same evaluative criteria as their nondisabled peers.
B. have opportunities to interact with others who have similar disabilities.
C. are active participants in all class activities.
D. have peer helpers available to assist with social challenges in the classroom. –
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Correct Answer :C
A new teacher's meetings with an assigned mentor are likely to be most productive if the
new teacher:
A. obtains information from the mentor about the topics to be addressed prior to each
meeting.
B. documents what occurs at each meeting and then periodically reviews the
documentation.
C. prepares for each meeting by identifying particular classroom concerns to discuss.
D. begins each meeting by summarizing learning goals addressed in class since the last
meeting. –
Correct Answer :C
A student in a kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing different toys in the
water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to the bottom and asks the
teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses from the teacher would be
most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?
A. "Let's go read a book about water and see what it says about floating."
B. "Why don't we ask some of the other students and see if they know the answer?"
C. "Let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together."
D. "Why don't I tell you the answer when we have our science time later?" –
Correct Answer :C
The most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats with young
children is that such an approach:
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PECT Module 1 Exam /PECT Module 1
Preparation /PECT Module 1 Practice Exam
With Complete Questions And Correct
Answers |Already Graded A+
A teacher learns that the district is considering requiring all first-grade students to engage in
academic testing that the teacher believes is developmentally inappropriate. In this
situation, the teacher can best serve as an advocate for students by taking which of the
following actions first?
A. discussing the issue with students' families
B. offering to help a local reporter write a story on the issue
C. talking to the school principal about the issue
D. posting research on the issue on the school's Web site –
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Correct Answer :C
After reviewing midyear testing data, a fourth-grade teacher is concerned about an increase
in achievement differences between groups of students in the class. In attempting to
address this issue, the teacher should begin by:
A. determining the percentage of students in the class who currently achieve at or above
grade level.
B. identifying those students in the class who tend to remain on-task during instructional
activities.
C. asking other teachers at the school whether they are seeing similar trends in their classes.
D. examining personal attitudes, expectations, and practices regarding learning for all
students in the class. –
Correct Answer :D
In choosing a professional development activity from among various options, a teacher's
first consideration should be to determine which option is most likely to:
A. be relevant to teaching across a range of subject areas and grade levels.
B. offer participants an opportunity to network with educators from other schools.
C. provide research-based information relevant to current instructional issues or needs.
D. reflect the ideas of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and points of view. –
Correct Answer :C
Teachers have an ethical responsibility to:
A. provide each student with opportunities to learn alongside peers with similar
backgrounds.
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B. show flexibility in defining standards for academic performance.
C. use personal preferences when determining classroom behavior expectations.
D. respond to the needs of all students. –
Correct Answer :D
According to privacy rights guidelines, a teacher could appropriately share a student's
school records with which of the following individuals?
A. a teacher who taught the student two years ago and wishes to check on the student's
academic progress
B. a school counselor who believes the student would benefit from participating in
upcoming small-group counseling sessions
C. a college professor who has received a substantial grant to conduct research on factors
that influence young children's learning
D. a school nurse who knows the student outside of school and is a long-time friend of the
student's family –
Correct Answer :B
In a PreK-4 program that practices a philosophy of inclusion for students with disabilities, a
fundamental responsibility for teachers is to ensure that students with disabilities:
A. are subject to the same evaluative criteria as their nondisabled peers.
B. have opportunities to interact with others who have similar disabilities.
C. are active participants in all class activities.
D. have peer helpers available to assist with social challenges in the classroom. –
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Correct Answer :C
A new teacher's meetings with an assigned mentor are likely to be most productive if the
new teacher:
A. obtains information from the mentor about the topics to be addressed prior to each
meeting.
B. documents what occurs at each meeting and then periodically reviews the
documentation.
C. prepares for each meeting by identifying particular classroom concerns to discuss.
D. begins each meeting by summarizing learning goals addressed in class since the last
meeting. –
Correct Answer :C
A student in a kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing different toys in the
water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to the bottom and asks the
teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses from the teacher would be
most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?
A. "Let's go read a book about water and see what it says about floating."
B. "Why don't we ask some of the other students and see if they know the answer?"
C. "Let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together."
D. "Why don't I tell you the answer when we have our science time later?" –
Correct Answer :C
The most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats with young
children is that such an approach:
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