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EDF3151 Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2025 Update.
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as
having them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the
following? - Answer✔Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - Answer✔Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - Answer✔An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - Answer✔I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - Answer✔emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just
read? - Answer✔She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
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After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher
checked to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other
equipment she needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -
Answer✔Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
following, what is the best teacher action? - Answer✔Ask, "What is one of the things the British
did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - Answer✔equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement
in response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - Answer✔"What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - Answer✔the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - Answer✔36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - Answer✔teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - Answer✔equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
Answer✔teacher organization.
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Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
Answer✔closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - Answer✔
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - Answer✔reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - Answer✔Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less
preferred activity is an application of the: - Answer✔Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n): -
Answer✔unconditioned stimulus.
You watch your 8th grade algebra students take a test. You have directed them to circle each of
their answers. As you watch Bill circle an answer, you see his hand shake so much that the circle
is "wiggly" around it. Assuming Bill isn't ill and has no other physical problem, of the following
this observed behavior best illustrates: - Answer✔a conditioned response.
Schools often give certificates to students, which parents are encouraged to stick on the
bumpers of their cars. The certificates typically say something such as the following:
┌───────────────────────────────────┐
│ MY CHILD IS AN HONOR ROLL STUDENT │
│ AT WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. │
└───────────────────────────────────┘
In their impact on the students who receive them, the certificates are intended as: -
Answer✔positive reinforcers.
Steve is a conscientious and hard working student with a good attitude. He is a good student
but was not in honors classes in the 10th grade. However, because of his excellent work in
world history, he has been placed in A.P. American History for the 11th grade. He is filled with
uncertainty as he anticipates the first class. Mrs. Marble is standing at the door of the room the
first day, and asks the students their names as they come in. After Steve introduces himself,
Mrs. Marble smiles broadly and says, "Oh, Steve, I'm very happy to have you in here. Mr. Grants
told me about your excellent work last year."Steve felt a big sense of relief. Maybe the year
would be OK after all. Each morning Mrs. Marble greeted Steve with the same positive manner
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EDF3151 Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2025 Update.
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as
having them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the
following? - Answer✔Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - Answer✔Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - Answer✔An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - Answer✔I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - Answer✔emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just
read? - Answer✔She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
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After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher
checked to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other
equipment she needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -
Answer✔Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
following, what is the best teacher action? - Answer✔Ask, "What is one of the things the British
did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - Answer✔equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement
in response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - Answer✔"What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - Answer✔the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - Answer✔36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - Answer✔teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - Answer✔equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
Answer✔teacher organization.
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Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
Answer✔closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - Answer✔
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - Answer✔reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - Answer✔Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less
preferred activity is an application of the: - Answer✔Premack Principle.
The meat presented to the dogs in Pavlov's experiments is best described as a(n): -
Answer✔unconditioned stimulus.
You watch your 8th grade algebra students take a test. You have directed them to circle each of
their answers. As you watch Bill circle an answer, you see his hand shake so much that the circle
is "wiggly" around it. Assuming Bill isn't ill and has no other physical problem, of the following
this observed behavior best illustrates: - Answer✔a conditioned response.
Schools often give certificates to students, which parents are encouraged to stick on the
bumpers of their cars. The certificates typically say something such as the following:
┌───────────────────────────────────┐
│ MY CHILD IS AN HONOR ROLL STUDENT │
│ AT WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. │
└───────────────────────────────────┘
In their impact on the students who receive them, the certificates are intended as: -
Answer✔positive reinforcers.
Steve is a conscientious and hard working student with a good attitude. He is a good student
but was not in honors classes in the 10th grade. However, because of his excellent work in
world history, he has been placed in A.P. American History for the 11th grade. He is filled with
uncertainty as he anticipates the first class. Mrs. Marble is standing at the door of the room the
first day, and asks the students their names as they come in. After Steve introduces himself,
Mrs. Marble smiles broadly and says, "Oh, Steve, I'm very happy to have you in here. Mr. Grants
told me about your excellent work last year."Steve felt a big sense of relief. Maybe the year
would be OK after all. Each morning Mrs. Marble greeted Steve with the same positive manner
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