ABCTE PTK Classroom
Management Concepts with
Complete Questions and Answers
A teacher is asking a class a series of questions to review key points and wrap up a
lesson on Pearl Harbor. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher
to indicate that a student has given a correct response? - ANSWER - Nod and say,
"Excellent!"
Teacher should indicate approval when students give correct responses. Asking
clarifying questions are appropriate if students have given correct responses but
seem unsure about the answer.
A 9th grade student correctly stated the dates of the Cold War. Which one of the
following is the BEST teacher response? - ANSWER - "That is correct. Who can tell us
what precipitating event ended the Cold War?"
The teacher follows the correct response with a new question to maintain
momentum. Moving the discussion to another topic is only appropriate if the
question and answer period was a review of previously covered material.
An English teacher is assigning a persuasive essay. How can the teacher BEST help
students be successful with this assignment? - ANSWER - Give students a rubric for
how they will be graded.
Communicates expectations and measurable criteria to students, allowing them to
be successful in meeting the learning objectives. Allowing students to choose their
own topic may motivate them, but isn't as helpful as communicating what is
expected from the assignment.
Which of the following is the BEST way for a teacher to provide feedback on a
research paper? - ANSWER - Write comments in the margins offering praise and
areas for improvement.
, Feedback to students should be meaningful (specific, accurate, important), so
writing specific comments and suggestions in the margins is the best way to provide
this level of feedback.
An 11th grade English student has written an essay that doesn't meet minimum
expectations. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to provide
feedback to the student? - ANSWER - Offer the student assistance after class to
modify the essay to meet requirements.
It offers the student feedback and assistance meeting requirements without
demeaning or embarrassing the student/devalues the curriculum.
A teacher wants to promote leisure reading while involving parents and guardians.
Which one of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this goal? - ANSWER -
Offer parents and guardians a list of books of interest to students.
This gives parents/guardians a starting point for encouraging leisure reading. It's
impractical to assume parents/guardians would participate or lead a reading fair.
Solo reading outside of class for extra credit doesn't include parents/guardians.
Requiring parents/guardians submit their own leisure reading materials doesn't give
them the appropriate tools to help encourage or engage students.
An English class is discussing a novel they are reading, and the teacher asks the
class to name the protagonist. One student slowly raises a hand and quietly gives
the correct answer. Which of the following responses would BEST allow the teacher
to gauge the student's understanding of the material? - ANSWER - "Correct. What
makes this character the protagonist?"
This response encourages further explanation on the subject so that the teacher can
make sure the student truly understands the role of a protagonist. Do not embarrass
the student or introduce new subject material, instead of clarifying the original
question.
When planning group activities, teacher should ___ ? - ANSWER - Incorporate
individual grading criteria.
Management Concepts with
Complete Questions and Answers
A teacher is asking a class a series of questions to review key points and wrap up a
lesson on Pearl Harbor. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher
to indicate that a student has given a correct response? - ANSWER - Nod and say,
"Excellent!"
Teacher should indicate approval when students give correct responses. Asking
clarifying questions are appropriate if students have given correct responses but
seem unsure about the answer.
A 9th grade student correctly stated the dates of the Cold War. Which one of the
following is the BEST teacher response? - ANSWER - "That is correct. Who can tell us
what precipitating event ended the Cold War?"
The teacher follows the correct response with a new question to maintain
momentum. Moving the discussion to another topic is only appropriate if the
question and answer period was a review of previously covered material.
An English teacher is assigning a persuasive essay. How can the teacher BEST help
students be successful with this assignment? - ANSWER - Give students a rubric for
how they will be graded.
Communicates expectations and measurable criteria to students, allowing them to
be successful in meeting the learning objectives. Allowing students to choose their
own topic may motivate them, but isn't as helpful as communicating what is
expected from the assignment.
Which of the following is the BEST way for a teacher to provide feedback on a
research paper? - ANSWER - Write comments in the margins offering praise and
areas for improvement.
, Feedback to students should be meaningful (specific, accurate, important), so
writing specific comments and suggestions in the margins is the best way to provide
this level of feedback.
An 11th grade English student has written an essay that doesn't meet minimum
expectations. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to provide
feedback to the student? - ANSWER - Offer the student assistance after class to
modify the essay to meet requirements.
It offers the student feedback and assistance meeting requirements without
demeaning or embarrassing the student/devalues the curriculum.
A teacher wants to promote leisure reading while involving parents and guardians.
Which one of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this goal? - ANSWER -
Offer parents and guardians a list of books of interest to students.
This gives parents/guardians a starting point for encouraging leisure reading. It's
impractical to assume parents/guardians would participate or lead a reading fair.
Solo reading outside of class for extra credit doesn't include parents/guardians.
Requiring parents/guardians submit their own leisure reading materials doesn't give
them the appropriate tools to help encourage or engage students.
An English class is discussing a novel they are reading, and the teacher asks the
class to name the protagonist. One student slowly raises a hand and quietly gives
the correct answer. Which of the following responses would BEST allow the teacher
to gauge the student's understanding of the material? - ANSWER - "Correct. What
makes this character the protagonist?"
This response encourages further explanation on the subject so that the teacher can
make sure the student truly understands the role of a protagonist. Do not embarrass
the student or introduce new subject material, instead of clarifying the original
question.
When planning group activities, teacher should ___ ? - ANSWER - Incorporate
individual grading criteria.
