PRAXIS (5622) PLT |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Under the provisions of the IDEA, which of the following strategies is an example of a
modification a teacher can most appropriately make in a classroom to meet the needs of a
student with a LD?
A. Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
B. Reducing the distractions within the physical environment
C. Using manipulatives and hands-on activities to explain a concept
D. Extending or adjusting the time allotted to complete an assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
Question 2
Which of the following teacher actions is most effective for creating a positive learning
environment in a classroom?
A. Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
B. Engaging students by using project-based, hands-on activities
C. Creating and implementing standards for student behavior
D. Using a token system to reward student achievement
CORRECT ANSWER
planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
Question 3
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,Which of the following statements best identifies a limitation of using a developmental
portfolio as an assessment tool?
A. Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging
B. Ratings of student work are consistently more objective than subjective
C. The contents of portfolios are not typical of student work
D. Portfolios measure superficial learning only
CORRECT ANSWER
establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging
Question 4
Which of the following types of memory is primarily increased by chunking information?
A. Long-term memory
B. Short-term memory
C. Implicit memory
D. Declarative memory
CORRECT ANSWER
short-term memory
Question 5
In 2014, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a subagency of the United States Department of
Education (ED), issued a set of guidelines that provide information to educators regarding
students' civil rights and equal access to educational resources. Which THREE of the
following statements best describe the foundational principles contained in the OCR's
guidelines?
A. Students have the right to free speech provided their speech does not interfere with a
school's educational mission.
B. A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and
extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials.
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,C. All students--regardless of race, color, national origin, or sip code--deserve a high-quality
education.
D. High-quality resources provided to all students include state-of-the-art technology and
strong community support.
E. All students need to have equal access to comparable resourc
CORRECT ANSWER
-a high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and
extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional material
-all students--regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code--deserve a high-quality
education
-all students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their
education needs
Question 6
Which of the following actions is the best example of a student using short-term memory
to complete an instructional task?
A. Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
B. Recalling the main events seen in a movie that relate to a topic of study
C. Using flash cards to gain speed in recognition of multiplication facts
D. Playing a game with another student that requires mastery of state capitals
CORRECT ANSWER
using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
Question 7
Which of the following best describes the type of scoring that applies many criteria at the
same time to evaluate the end-of-course project and results in a single grade?
A. Task-specific scoring
B. Analytic scoring
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, C. Developmental scoring
D. Holistic scoring
CORRECT ANSWER
holistic scoring
Question 8
Which of the following teacher activities best supports reflective practice?
A. Completely weekly lesson plans
B. Talking to students about their learning
C. Journaling about classroom experiences
D. Designing assessments to measure content mastery
CORRECT ANSWER
journaling about classroom experiences
Question 9
Which of the following statements is most accurate about informal assessments?
A. Informal assessments are used less frequently than formal assessments because time and
cost constraints
B. Informal assessments provide data that are used for making placement decisions and to
document student learning overtime
C. Informal assessments help teachers understand students' growth and refine instruc to
meet students' needs
D. Informal assessments are primarily used for comparing students' performance with that
of other students at a similar level
CORRECT ANSWER
informal assessments help teachers to understand students' growth and refine
instruction to meet students' needs
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Under the provisions of the IDEA, which of the following strategies is an example of a
modification a teacher can most appropriately make in a classroom to meet the needs of a
student with a LD?
A. Adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
B. Reducing the distractions within the physical environment
C. Using manipulatives and hands-on activities to explain a concept
D. Extending or adjusting the time allotted to complete an assessment
CORRECT ANSWER
adapting content areas by simplifying vocabulary and content load
Question 2
Which of the following teacher actions is most effective for creating a positive learning
environment in a classroom?
A. Planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
B. Engaging students by using project-based, hands-on activities
C. Creating and implementing standards for student behavior
D. Using a token system to reward student achievement
CORRECT ANSWER
planning instructional activities that are relevant to students
Question 3
1
,Which of the following statements best identifies a limitation of using a developmental
portfolio as an assessment tool?
A. Establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging
B. Ratings of student work are consistently more objective than subjective
C. The contents of portfolios are not typical of student work
D. Portfolios measure superficial learning only
CORRECT ANSWER
establishing reliable and valid evaluative criteria can be challenging
Question 4
Which of the following types of memory is primarily increased by chunking information?
A. Long-term memory
B. Short-term memory
C. Implicit memory
D. Declarative memory
CORRECT ANSWER
short-term memory
Question 5
In 2014, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a subagency of the United States Department of
Education (ED), issued a set of guidelines that provide information to educators regarding
students' civil rights and equal access to educational resources. Which THREE of the
following statements best describe the foundational principles contained in the OCR's
guidelines?
A. Students have the right to free speech provided their speech does not interfere with a
school's educational mission.
B. A high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and
extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional materials.
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,C. All students--regardless of race, color, national origin, or sip code--deserve a high-quality
education.
D. High-quality resources provided to all students include state-of-the-art technology and
strong community support.
E. All students need to have equal access to comparable resourc
CORRECT ANSWER
-a high-quality education for all students includes resources such as academic and
extracurricular programs, strong teaching, and instructional material
-all students--regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code--deserve a high-quality
education
-all students need to have equal access to comparable resources in light of their
education needs
Question 6
Which of the following actions is the best example of a student using short-term memory
to complete an instructional task?
A. Using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
B. Recalling the main events seen in a movie that relate to a topic of study
C. Using flash cards to gain speed in recognition of multiplication facts
D. Playing a game with another student that requires mastery of state capitals
CORRECT ANSWER
using a table of contents to quickly locate a specific chapter in a textbook
Question 7
Which of the following best describes the type of scoring that applies many criteria at the
same time to evaluate the end-of-course project and results in a single grade?
A. Task-specific scoring
B. Analytic scoring
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, C. Developmental scoring
D. Holistic scoring
CORRECT ANSWER
holistic scoring
Question 8
Which of the following teacher activities best supports reflective practice?
A. Completely weekly lesson plans
B. Talking to students about their learning
C. Journaling about classroom experiences
D. Designing assessments to measure content mastery
CORRECT ANSWER
journaling about classroom experiences
Question 9
Which of the following statements is most accurate about informal assessments?
A. Informal assessments are used less frequently than formal assessments because time and
cost constraints
B. Informal assessments provide data that are used for making placement decisions and to
document student learning overtime
C. Informal assessments help teachers understand students' growth and refine instruc to
meet students' needs
D. Informal assessments are primarily used for comparing students' performance with that
of other students at a similar level
CORRECT ANSWER
informal assessments help teachers to understand students' growth and refine
instruction to meet students' needs
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