Praxis PLT K-6 5622 Form 1 Questions And
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A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction
and practice. The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to
the students, who are then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition - correct answer. A. Zone of proximal development
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can...
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
D. prepare for new information they will be learning - correct answer. B. determine
actual progress to see if they reached their goals
,Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a
student is reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test - correct answer. C. Achievement test
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?"
Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism - correct answer. D. Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
D. Providing general comments such as "insightful" - correct answer. C. Assigning a
B for content and an A for mechanics
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments.
Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student
demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory - correct answer. D. Auditory
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
, C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. -
correct answer. B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical
aggression.
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with
frequent opportunities for success.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. D. Erikson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made
to feel accepted in the classroom.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. B. Maslow
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a
consequence for negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. A. Watson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are
introduced to new information one step at a time.
Answers 100% Verified.
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during
whole-class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction
and practice. The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to
the students, who are then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition - correct answer. A. Zone of proximal development
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at
the beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can...
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
D. prepare for new information they will be learning - correct answer. B. determine
actual progress to see if they reached their goals
,Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a
student is reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test - correct answer. C. Achievement test
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?"
Students work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism - correct answer. D. Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
D. Providing general comments such as "insightful" - correct answer. C. Assigning a
B for content and an A for mechanics
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in
loud environments.
Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student
demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory - correct answer. D. Auditory
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
, C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. -
correct answer. B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical
aggression.
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with
frequent opportunities for success.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. D. Erikson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made
to feel accepted in the classroom.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. B. Maslow
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a
consequence for negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - correct answer. A. Watson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom
practice?
Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are
introduced to new information one step at a time.
