Praxis pedagogy -Questions and Answers
Gifted differentiation Correct Ans-Modifying curriculum to meet students different
learning rates, styles, interests, and abilities. Class work should include enriched activities or
be presented in an accelerated way. Provide greater breadth and depth, use resources not
normally available to them. Not just increased volume or more difficult work.
Formative assessment Correct Ans-provide feedback during the instructional process to
allow the teacher to adjust instruction to address student needs
Norm-referenced assessment Correct Ans-Compares student performance to another
population, such as peers who have taken the same test
Criterion referenced assessment Correct Ans-How well a student understands specific
content on a test
Portfolio assessment Correct Ans-a collection of student work accumulated over a period
of instruction, such as in a unit or course. Exhibits students efforts, progress, and achievement
in one or more areas
Informal assessment Correct Ans-Occurs in a more casual manner and may include
observation, inventories, checklists, rating scales, rubrics, performance and portfolio
assessments, participation, peer and self evaluation, and discussion
, Praxis pedagogy -Questions and Answers
Blooms taxonomy Correct Ans-divides leaning objectives into levels according to type and
complexity.
six levels within the cognitive domain for learning. They are: Knowledge, Comprehension,
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation
Scope Correct Ans-deals with the breadth of what is taught in a subject
Sequence Correct Ans-the order in which the materials are taught
Pedagogy Correct Ans-How instruction is carried out or the method and practice of
teaching.
Areas of exceptionality Correct Ans-visual and perceptual difficulties; special physical or
sensory challenges; learning disabilities; ADD, ADHD; functional mental retardation
Discovery learning Correct Ans-instructional strategy that enables students to induce
general principles or concepts by themselves or in groups, using their own free exploration of
data or experiences. The teacher does not instruct, but rather monitors student participation
and serves as a resource
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Correct Ans-Federal legislation related to the
education of students with disabilities. This law includes the requirement of school
counselors to participate in IEP planning process and meetings.
Gifted differentiation Correct Ans-Modifying curriculum to meet students different
learning rates, styles, interests, and abilities. Class work should include enriched activities or
be presented in an accelerated way. Provide greater breadth and depth, use resources not
normally available to them. Not just increased volume or more difficult work.
Formative assessment Correct Ans-provide feedback during the instructional process to
allow the teacher to adjust instruction to address student needs
Norm-referenced assessment Correct Ans-Compares student performance to another
population, such as peers who have taken the same test
Criterion referenced assessment Correct Ans-How well a student understands specific
content on a test
Portfolio assessment Correct Ans-a collection of student work accumulated over a period
of instruction, such as in a unit or course. Exhibits students efforts, progress, and achievement
in one or more areas
Informal assessment Correct Ans-Occurs in a more casual manner and may include
observation, inventories, checklists, rating scales, rubrics, performance and portfolio
assessments, participation, peer and self evaluation, and discussion
, Praxis pedagogy -Questions and Answers
Blooms taxonomy Correct Ans-divides leaning objectives into levels according to type and
complexity.
six levels within the cognitive domain for learning. They are: Knowledge, Comprehension,
Application, Analysis, Synthesis, & Evaluation
Scope Correct Ans-deals with the breadth of what is taught in a subject
Sequence Correct Ans-the order in which the materials are taught
Pedagogy Correct Ans-How instruction is carried out or the method and practice of
teaching.
Areas of exceptionality Correct Ans-visual and perceptual difficulties; special physical or
sensory challenges; learning disabilities; ADD, ADHD; functional mental retardation
Discovery learning Correct Ans-instructional strategy that enables students to induce
general principles or concepts by themselves or in groups, using their own free exploration of
data or experiences. The teacher does not instruct, but rather monitors student participation
and serves as a resource
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Correct Ans-Federal legislation related to the
education of students with disabilities. This law includes the requirement of school
counselors to participate in IEP planning process and meetings.
