MTTC Test (Lower Elementary Test #118) Exam Questions with Verified Answers

1. A third-grade teacher notices that students are struggling to spell previously learned high-frequency words during daily journal-writing. Which of the following word learning artifacts would be most helpful to incorporate in the classroom for these students? A. sentence starters B. online dictionaries C. thematic word lists D. interactive word walls - Answer-A. Sentence starters are used as a scaffold to support students' ability to analyze, understand, and write about content. B. Online dictionaries are best used for looking up the meaning and usage of words. C. Thematic word lists focus on words that are content-specific rather than on high-frequency words. D. CORRECT. Interactive word walls are used to help students recognize high-frequency words and as an easy reference for students when spelling these words. 2. A teacher selects a variety of texts for the classroom library that reflect the diverse cultures represented in the class and school community. An important rationale for the teacher's practice is that it will enable all students to: A. make text-to-self connections with reading materials. B. access a variety of texts written about similar topics. C. locate books that appeal to their personal interests. D. choose a book at their independent reading level. - Answer-A. CORRECT. When selecting texts for a classroom, the teacher should choose texts that allow students to see themselves and identify with the characters. B. Texts that represent diverse cultures may be written in many different genres on a variety of topics. C. Selecting high-interest texts is a good practice, but these texts may not necessarily reflect diverse cultures.