012 oae practice test Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Graded A.

012 oae practice test Questions and answers. 100% Accurate. Graded A. 1. A teacher asks her students to compare and contrast two animals they saw at the zoo. This is an example of what level of Bloom's taxonomy? A. Knowledge B. Comprehension C. Application D. Analysis - D: Analysis. Compare and Contrast is a higher level of thinking and requires analysis. 2. Students studying fractions manipulate "fraction blocks," blocks cut to represent fractional parts, to learn the concept of adding and subtracting fractions. Which level of development as described by Piaget does this activity demonstrate? A. Sensory-motor stage B. Pre-operational stage C. Concrete operational stage D. Formal operations stage - C: Concrete operational stage. The manipulation of objects in the learning process involves using concrete materials to bridge understanding of abstract concepts. 3. According to Kohlberg, at which developmental level do children understand that good behavior is expected? A. Post-Conventional B. Conventional C. Pre-Conventional D. Adolescent - B: Conventional. There is actually a hint to this answer in its name. According to Kohlberg, the stage of development during which children learn conventional behavior—e.g., good behavior—is the Conventional Stage 4. Erikson's stages of development include all of the following except A. Young childhood B. Middle adulthood C. Adolescence D. Late childhood - D: Late childhood. This is not one of Erikson's levels of development. 5. In Bronfenbrenner's organization of child development, the family or classroom is considered a A. Chronosystem B. Microsystem C. Macrosystem D. Mesosystem - B: Microsystem. The family unit and the classroom unit constitute a small social system, a microsystem. 6. One of Vygotsky's major contributions to the field of early childhood development is the concept of A. Punishment/obedience B. A taxonomy of learning skill levels C. The importance of play as a learning activity D. The formal operations stage of development - C: The importance of play as a learning activity. Vygotsky pointed out that play is the way children learn cooperation and coordination, among other things. 7. Which of the following is a component of the Constructivist learning theory? A. Students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day B. Students are taught to develop skills in problem solving and critical thinking C. Children only learn language and culture through interaction with adults and other children D. It is important to help the learner gain an understanding of how knowledge is constructed - A: Students, teachers, and classmates establish knowledge cooperatively every day. In the Constructivist learning theory, the interactions among students, classmates, and teachers were an important contributor to learning. 8. Social and behavioral theories of learning stress the importance of A. Good behavior on the part of students B. The social interactions of students that aid or inhibit learning C. A reward system for good behavior or growth in skills D. The direct connection between thoughts and speech - B: The social interaction of students that aid or inhibit learning. According to these theories, students do not just learn in isolation or in a one-on-one relationship with a teacher. They also learn attitudes toward education from their peers, sometimes positive and sometimes negative 9. A teacher becomes aware that a certain student's family is in a crisis situation. What is his or her best course of action? A. Counsel the child on how best to handle the situation at home B. Contact the parents with a direct offer to help with their problems C. Report the crisis situation to school or civil authorities D. Attempt to deal with the student as well as possible despite the situation - C: Report the crisis situation to school or civil authorities. The situation cannot be ignored, but it needs to be dealt with officially and not by the teacher. 10. Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited incomes? A. Lower expectations for these children's achievements in the classroom B. Cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance C. Counsel parents on ways to economize with their limited financial resources D. Provide the best possible instruction without any need for intervention or public assistance - B: Cooperate with school administrators and public officials to provide assistance, such as a free lunch program and/or academic assistance. Hungry students are not in a position to learn. The family with limited income may not have introduced their child to as many preschool experiences as other children have had, and placement in a special program may be needed to support the child's progress. 11. The teacher notices that a student's attention in the classroom is decreased. The student seems restless and unable to concentrate. Which of the following may be the cause of this change in behavior? A. The child is coming down with an illness, such as the flu B. A problem has developed at home, such as divorce or abuse C. The child has entered a period of rapid physical growth which distracts him or her from cognitive activity D. All or any of the above - D: All of the above. There are many possible explanations for a child having decreased attention in class. All should be analyzed to discover the actual problem. 12. Which of the following is a symptom of an emotionally-neglected child? A. Extreme focus on school activities, seeking self-esteem B. Acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children C. Cooperative attitude in the classroom and on the playground D. Initiating social interaction with other students in the class at inappropriate times - B: Acts of jealousy or aggression toward other children. The emotionally-neglected child often behaves negatively toward other children. He or she may not know another way of gaining attention from classmates. 13. Which of the following is an important aspect of allowing and encouraging children's play? A. Children need frequent opportunities to rest and relax B. Play teaches children cooperation and sharing C. Play encourages competition and opposition D. Play time gives the teacher a much needed rest period - B: Play teaches children cooperation and sharing. Play is one way a child learns to relate to other children in a positive way. 14. What personal benefits can a young child obtain from play? A. Development of motor skills, such as hand-eye coordination B. Development of personal interests C. The ability to entertain himself or herself when alone D. All of the above - D: All of the above. Play provides the child with opportunities to develop hand-eye coordination, develop personal interests, and learn to amuse him or herself when alone. 15. Social development and cognitive development often progress together because A. The more knowledge a child has, the more social he becomes B. As children are developing physically, they lose interest in social interactions C. Children develop the dexterity to show their cognitive development D. All areas of development—physical, social, and cognitive—are interrelated - D: All areas of development—physical, social, and cognitive—are interrelated. A teacher who is aware of this may be able to emphasize the most appropriate method of instruction for this particular child. 16. The concept of latent development is important for teachers because: A. Teachers can be more patient with students if they understand their latency B. Teachers can wait until a student demonstrates complete ability in a certain skill area C. Teachers will be able to instruct the class as a whole group if they understand the stage at which everyone in the classroom is developing D. Developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need - D: Developing skills may give clues for the next stage of instruction a student will need. For example, the teacher may observe a child developing skill with manipulative materials and introduce the child to the next step, moving from manipulative to written materials. 17. A flat or agitated expression coupled with incoherent speech is a major symptom of A. Autism B. Drug or alcohol abuse C. Schizophrenia D. Intellectual disabilities - C: Schizophrenia. The schizophrenic child often has a flat or agitated expression and may speak incoherently or repetitively 18. Which of the following actions are important for a teacher to do to create learning conditions for students with disabilities? A. Use a child-centered approach to instruction B. Help students identify their own learning needs C. Structure learning experiences appropriate to the needs of the disabled student D. All of the above - D: All of the above. Students with disabilities are best served by a child-centered approach, help in identifying their own learning needs, and need learning experiences that are structured to be appropriate to their needs 19. When a child begins to act violently, breaking things and quarreling with other students, teachers should see this change in behavior as a A. Sign of intellectual disabilities B. Sign of emotional difficulties C. Sign the child is becoming autistic D. Sign the child is abusing drugs or alcohol - B: Sign of emotional difficulties. When children are upset or disturbed, they often manifest their feelings non-verbally in angry outbursts 20. If a child exhibits loss in cognitive thinking, social behavior, and usual academic progress, the teacher should suspect that the child A. May be developing schizophrenia B. May be having emotional problems at home C. May be epileptic D. May be abusing drugs - D: May be abusing drugs. Children using drugs withdraw from social contact and academic activities. 21. What makes a child eligible for special education services? A. Falling behind academically and refusing to do any work at school B. Having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been evaluated professionally C. Recommendation by the classroom teacher that the child needs additional help D. Request by parents for the child to be given special education services - B: Having a diagnosed physical or emotional disability that has been professionally evaluated. The child can then be placed in a program that will meet his or her needs. This process often begins with a recommendation by a teacher or parent, but to receive special education services, the child must first be professionally evaluated. 22. If a child demonstrates a lack of concentration in the classroom and also becomes easily agitated, he or she may be suffering from A. Lack of sleep and/or nutrition B. Little verbal interaction at home C. A significant mental or emotional disability D. Severe physical abuse - A: Lack of sleep or nutrition. Lacking either of these, a child is unable to focus on classroom instruction and may become agitated easily. 23. At what age do children normally demonstrate a speech pattern that is 90% intelligible? A. Two years B. Three years C. Four years D. Five years - C: Four years. One hundred percent language development is not achieved until age five. 24. If a child appears delayed in speech development, which of the following is the best course to follow? A. Take a wait-and-see approach, as there are wide variations in patterns of speech development B. Use in-depth evaluations and early intervention to assist the child with language delays C. Help the child with common developmental speech problems, such as saying "w" for "r" D. Have the child repeat common words and phrases after an adult pronounces them - B: Use in-depth evaluation and early intervention to assist the child with language delays. Research shows that early intervention is highly successful, while a wait-and-see approach just prolongs the delayed language development. Common developmental problems like saying "w" instead of "r" disappear on their own as the child matures and do not need intervention. 25. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance? A. Lower academic performance B. Social skills deficits C. Aggressive behaviors D. Exaggerated efforts to make friends - D: Exaggerated efforts to make friends. The child with emotional problems is likely to withdraw from social interactions and exhibit lower academic performance and aggressive behavior. 26. How should the teacher best deal with an academically talented student who typically finishes work ahead of other students and tends to get into mischief while waiting for others to finish? A. Reprimand the student and remind him or her that his talents require setting a good example. B. Assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research, and/or in-depth study of the subject, such as creating a play or making a collage C. Permit the early finisher to have additional play time or extended recess as a reward for rapid completion of assignments D. Have the student tutor or help those who are not finished because they are having difficulty with the assignment - B: Assign the student an appealing task related to the subject area that requires creativity, research, or in-depth study, such as making a collage or creating a play. Assigning the student to tutor classmates does not assist in the intellectual growth of an academically talented student, and the student is apt to resent such an assignment. The teacher needs to be aware that academically talented students also have special academic needs and continue to challenge them with meaningful assignments. 27. The most important factor for the teacher to keep in mind when teaching students with disabilities is A. Vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students B. Slow the pace of classroom instruction to give the disabled students time to catch up C. Group the disabled students into a special section set apart from the regular students D. Insist that disabled students remain in their seats and focus on instruction - A: Vary instructional pace and content to meet the specific needs of disabled students. Answers B, C, and D would stigmatize the disabled student and probably not result in a proper pace and content level. 28. Seeking the appropriate method for meeting the needs of a disabled student is most often initiated by A. Parents B. A school's Child Study Team C. Community agencies D. The student's classroom teacher - D: The students' classroom teacher. Often, disabilities are not apparent in the home setting, and community agencies will not discover disabled children until informed about them, usually by the teacher 29. Involvement of parents in developing a student's IEP (individualized education program) is essential because: A. An IEP must be approved by a parent before it can be enacted B. Parents know their children's needs, and an IEP must be tailored to those needs C. Teachers do not have the legal rights to discuss student needs with community representatives D. Students will not be willing to follow an IEP unless they have parental support - B: Parents know their children's needs, and an IEP must be tailored to meet those needs. The classroom teacher will also be aware of some of those needs, but the child spends more time at home than at school, and the parents may be aware of a disability that is not evident in the classroom but needs to be addressed. Also, the implementation of an IEP is most successful when parents, the school, and the community work together as a team 30. What is meant by the "least restrictive environment" policy of the IDEA? A. It is permissible to retain disabled students without passing them to the next grade level B. Students with disabilities need to be instructed in special classes C. Students with disabilities must be educated in an environment appropriate to them and their non-disabled peers, often a regular classroom D. Disabled students must be permitted to participate in the same classroom instruction as their non-disabled peers, even when it does not quite meet their needs - C: Students with disabilities must be educated in an environment appropriate to them and their non-disabled peers, often a regular classroom. Students with disabilities were formerly segregated into special classes, but the least restrictive environment frequently turns out to be a regular classroom, sometimes with additional assistance for the teacher and the student 31. An IEP is a plan for A. Providing a tutor for an educationally handicapped student B. Providing counseling for an emotionally disturbed student C. Assisting parents in their problems handling a disabled student D. Assisting students in ways beyond what the classroom teacher can provide - D: Assisting students in ways beyond what the classroom teacher can provide. This may include any or all of the assistance suggested in the other answers, such as tutoring, counseling, and assisting or advising parents. 32. A 504 differs from an IEP in that the 504 A. Focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled students within the classroom B. Is a legal document and requires formal assessment of the disability C. Requires the student to be referred for help by a parent or family member D. Requires regular monitoring and may be adjusted during the school year - A: Focuses on helping emotionally or physically disabled students within the classroom. This is the focus of a 504. An IEP has broader applications to other disabilities or special needs. 33. Which of the following is NOT a reason for having a parent conference? A. The teacher wants to share information about the child's behavior and progress with the parents B. The teacher wants to receive information about the child from the parents C. The teacher wants to ask for parent support or involvement in specific activities D. The child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school - D: The child's behavior is so difficult that the teacher wants the parents to withdraw the child from school. The teacher may desire this, but has no authority to request it from parents. Sometimes a student will attend school for a limited part of the day, but the decision to limit the day or exclude the child will be made by a team, not by the teacher alone in the process of a teacher parent conference. Conferences are beneficial for sharing information between a teacher and parents and for enlisting parental support for planned activities involving the child. 34. What is the advantage of placing students in community organizations like the ASB (Associated Student Body) or the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)? A. These organizations help students to become politically savvy and be able to manipulate the rules of their school B. These organizations help students who are falling behind in school with tutoring and mentoring C. These organizations provide opportunities for students to develop leadership skills and learn to appreciate the value of collaborative processes D. Membership in these organizations can be listed on a student resume when the student is applying to colleges or universities - C: These organizations provide opportunities for children to develop leadership skills and learn to appreciate the value of collaborative processes. Not all community resources are directed toward the disabled child. These organizations, ASB and PTSA, are designed to teach leadership skills to students who show leadership potential. Sometimes a student representative is assigned to the school board for the same reasons 35. Which of the following genres is most important for children just beginning to become readers in grades K, 1, and 2? A. Alphabet books, wordless picture books, and easy-to-read books B. Legends and tall tales C. Biographies and informational books D. Chapter books and fantasy books - A: Alphabet books, wordless picture books, and easy-to-read books. The other genres are more suitable for older children with well-developed reading skills 36. Which of the following is NOT a goal of children's literature? A. Focus on choices, morals, and values B. Instruct students through entertaining stories C. Promote an interest in reading itself D. Instruct students in the sciences, such as mathematics and biology - D: Instruct students in sciences, such as mathematics and biology. Textbooks have that goal. Children's literature is designed to enhance moral values, instruct through entertaining stories, and promote a life-long interest in reading.