TExES PPR Concepts and Terms Questions & Answers 100% correct!

ability grouping - ANSWERSA type of grouping where students are placed together according to their skill level, in high, middle or low groups. The TExES exam does not like this practice as research indicates that it is not very effective and has some negative consequences. abstract - ANSWERSCharacterized only in thought; non-concrete. Considered apart from concrete existence.Not applied or practical; theoretical. active engagement - ANSWERSStudent are actively participating in an activity in a meaningful, hands-on way. This type of activity is more likely to help students to understand and remember the concept or lesson. acitve listening - ANSWERSPaying close attention to what is currently being said. Often the listener is silently making mental notes and focusing on not just the content, but also any emotional content, as well, and connecting what is being said to prior knowledge and experience. age appropriate - ANSWERSInstructional lessons, activities, etc, that fit the development, language and ability level of the child. This is not necessarily the same thing as developmentally appropriate, since a child's developmental level may not be the same as his/her age level. alternative assessment - ANSWERSA type of evaluation other than a conventional test. It is sometimes used with students who cannot take a conventional test for some reason or for whom a conventional test is not an accurate assessment of their knowledge or ability. analysis - ANSWERSTaking knowledge apart to understand how it fits together. It is one of the higher order thinking skills. application - ANSWERSApplying or using what is known to solve an actual problem. Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee - ANSWERSIn Texas a team that determines a student's eligibility for special education services, reviews the eligibility on a regular basis, and determines an appropriate individual education plan for the student. assessment - ANSWERSS way of monitoring progress; the act of testing, determining an evaluation of a particular skill or content area; includes many different approaches and formats, formal, informal and authentic evaluation procedures.