FTCE Professional Education Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
/. What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? - Answer-problem-based
/.An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is -
Answer-cooperative learning
/.When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the
teacher using? - Answer-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 - Answer-mnemonic device.
/.According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? - Answer-knowledge
/.The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to -
Answer-establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
/.When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows
students to - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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 - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-
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 - Answer-graphic organizers.
/.What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated
for special education services? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-holding a student-
teacher conference
/.Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English
language learners because it - Answer-allows the teacher to evaluate student growth
over time
/.Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning? -
Answer-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? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-The objectives should conform to state standards
/.What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of
instruction? - Answer-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 - Answer-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? - Answer-creating an academic
contract between the student and teacher
/.Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? - Answer-using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to
introduce a unit on Florida history
/.To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-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? -
Answer-using closed-caption videos
/.A statement conveying a student's present academic and functional level should be
placed with the student's technological needs in a(an) - Answer-individual educational
plan
/.A visually impaired student is unable to read printed material of any size. The teacher
has asked the class to write a one-paragraph summary of their last social studies
chapter. Which piece of equipment should this student use to write the paragraph? -
Answer-braille typewriter
/.A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be - Answer-
seeking input from a peer teacher.
/.In a community-centered approach to teaching, a teacher plans classroom activities
that require students to - Answer-assist others in solving problems.
Questions With Correct Answers
/. What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? - Answer-problem-based
/.An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is -
Answer-cooperative learning
/.When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the
teacher using? - Answer-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 - Answer-mnemonic device.
/.According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? - Answer-knowledge
/.The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to -
Answer-establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
/.When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows
students to - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-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 - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-
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 - Answer-graphic organizers.
/.What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated
for special education services? - Answer-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? - Answer-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? - Answer-holding a student-
teacher conference
/.Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English
language learners because it - Answer-allows the teacher to evaluate student growth
over time
/.Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning? -
Answer-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? - Answer-
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? - Answer-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? - Answer-The objectives should conform to state standards
/.What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of
instruction? - Answer-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 - Answer-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? - Answer-creating an academic
contract between the student and teacher
/.Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? - Answer-using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to
introduce a unit on Florida history
/.To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should - Answer-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? - Answer-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? -
Answer-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? -
Answer-using closed-caption videos
/.A statement conveying a student's present academic and functional level should be
placed with the student's technological needs in a(an) - Answer-individual educational
plan
/.A visually impaired student is unable to read printed material of any size. The teacher
has asked the class to write a one-paragraph summary of their last social studies
chapter. Which piece of equipment should this student use to write the paragraph? -
Answer-braille typewriter
/.A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be - Answer-
seeking input from a peer teacher.
/.In a community-centered approach to teaching, a teacher plans classroom activities
that require students to - Answer-assist others in solving problems.
