TExES 113 Complete Exam Study Questions with Verified Answers | Brand New Version

TExES 113 Complete Exam Study Questions with Verified Answers | Brand New Version 1. A 6th grade teacher is implementing paired reading in her classroom. When she selects reading materials for the different groups, she should assign readings from texts in which the students have: A. 90-95% accuracy in word recognition B. 70-75% accuracy in word recognition C. 75-80% accuracy in word recognition D. 80-85% accuracy in word recognition - ANSWER A, 90-95% accuracy in word recognition will best help the teacher with her paired reading activity. The other percentages will contain texts above the reading level of the students in question. at 90-95% the students will successfully participate in the paired reading activity. 2. An upper elementary teacher is currently planning a Holocaust unit. She is trying to decide which ancillary and media materials she will use. Which of the following would create the best learning opportunities for her students? A. newspaper articles from the time period B. interviews C. documentaries, political cartoons, video and voice recorded interviews, as well as written media D. autobiographies - ANSWER C, because it offers the widest range that will best help the students develop the desired skills. 3. A 7th grade teacher is planning activities to coincide with field trips to both the "Newseum" and the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. Before the trip, he: - engages students in a journalism unit on TV and newsmagazines - provides students with a "scavenger hunt" list of items to find in the museums - holds whole class discussions regarding current events Which of the following should e do after the field trip to help students analyze visual markers' choices? B. each student creates his or her own current events exhibit C. students write an essay about their experience D. students write their own newspaper E. students write their own news articles and broadcast in pairs - ANSWER B, because it most freely allows for analysis rather that just a retelling 4. A 7th grade teacher is preparing to start a novel study using a book whose protagonist is a scientist. The novel has unusual themes and science specific vocab. The teacher feels it will be a great opportunity for the students. How can she best preview this lesson and novel study? A. introduce new vocabulary and science concepts using manipulatives and real life examples B. have students read a newspaper article about the author C. have students read pertinent chapters in their science textbook D. have students read chapter 1 and answer questions - ANSWER A, because it allows for real life concepts and examples to come to life in the classroom and will promote students' development in inquiry skills 5. The Texas Essential Knowledge Skills states that 6th grade students should be able to "use graphic sources of information to address research questions." Therefore, students should: A. create charts or tables that summarize information B. summarize information on graphic organizers C. correctly copy teacher generated charts, ect D. correctly use an encyclopedia or reference book - ANSWER B because this will allow student s to visually sort the information they need to address research questions 6. A teacher is reading one on one with a 4th grade student who struggles with decoding. The teacher is attempting to use structural cues to help the student, which means she is using: A. alphabetic principle B. prefixes, sufixes, roots C. syntax D. semantics - ANSWER B, prefixes, suffixes, and roots are the only example given that deal with the structure of words. 7. Mr. Fox is using both paired and silent reading in his middle school reading class. He has a wide range of abilities in the classroom, from ESOL to special education. How can he best guide the students' selection of independent reading materials? A. randomly assign books B. offer books/materials that he assumes they would like C. allow their friends to recommend reading D. conduct student interest surveys and allow students to choose materials that ficus on their areas of interest - ANSWER D, is the best way for him to teach students strategies for improving their comprehension, as he will engage them fully in the lesson and tasks 8. Ms. Stone is teaching an elementary school reading unit on interpreting information from maps, graphs, act. With what materials can she best help teach students how to locate, retrieve, and retain information? A. Current events texts such as newspapers and magazines B. textbooks C. pamphlets D. novels or reading texts - ANSWER A, because she will be able to teach them life skills such as reading in a way that will grab the students attention. The other examples may word for some students, but A will work for the greatest number of students. 9. Mr. Smith frequently assesses writing in his 8th grade language arts classes. What is the BEST way to asses students' skills and demonstrate their understanding of convention of writing? A. always assess all students on each convention B. assess student separately on conventions, content, and ideas over a period of time C. assess only on content D. assess only on grammar - ANSWER B, the best and most effective way to assess conventions of writing is to assess students on separate criteria over a long period of time. Assessing students only on one aspect will not follow best teaching practices or the guidelines laid out by TExES Competency 006 10. How would a diverse group of secondary students (grades 7-8 specifically) BEST develop proficiency in applying writing conventions? A. write paragraphs on assigned topics B. with partners, write creative writing pieces C. in small groups, write factual essays D. both individually and in pairs, practice writing in a variety of genres on a variety of topics - ANSWER D, only a variety of topics and genres will allow students to best develop their proficiency. this option gives the students the most freedom from restrictive writing