PRAXIS PLT 5622 |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction
and practice. The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the
students, who are then able to be successful independently. Which of the following
learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition
CORRECT ANSWER
a. zone of proximal development
Question 2
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
D. prepare for new information they will be learning
CORRECT ANSWER
B. determine the actual progress to see if they reached their goals
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,Question 3
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a
student is reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test
CORRECT ANSWER
c. achievement test
Question 4
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?"
Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet. The
teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism
CORRECT ANSWER
d. constructivism
Question 5
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
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,B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
D. Providing general comments such as "insightful"
CORRECT ANSWER
c. providing a b for content and an a for mechanics
Question 6
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments. Which of the following best describes the probable area of
exceptionality this student demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory
CORRECT ANSWER
d. auditory
Question 7
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression
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, Question 8
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with
frequent opportunities for success.
CORRECT ANSWER
Erikson
Question 9
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to
feel accepted in the classroom
CORRECT ANSWER
Maslow
Question 10
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence
for negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
CORRECT ANSWER
Watson
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction
and practice. The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the
students, who are then able to be successful independently. Which of the following
learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition
CORRECT ANSWER
a. zone of proximal development
Question 2
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
D. prepare for new information they will be learning
CORRECT ANSWER
B. determine the actual progress to see if they reached their goals
1
,Question 3
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a
student is reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test
CORRECT ANSWER
c. achievement test
Question 4
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?"
Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet. The
teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism
CORRECT ANSWER
d. constructivism
Question 5
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
2
,B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
D. Providing general comments such as "insightful"
CORRECT ANSWER
c. providing a b for content and an a for mechanics
Question 6
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments. Which of the following best describes the probable area of
exceptionality this student demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory
CORRECT ANSWER
d. auditory
Question 7
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression.
CORRECT ANSWER
b. boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression
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, Question 8
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with
frequent opportunities for success.
CORRECT ANSWER
Erikson
Question 9
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to
feel accepted in the classroom
CORRECT ANSWER
Maslow
Question 10
Place the behavioral theorist's name next to the classroom practice that best implements
his theory.
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence
for negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
CORRECT ANSWER
Watson
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