Praxis 5266 (PLT, K-6) Questions and
Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the name of the theory that emphasizes learning through social interaction and language?
✔✔ Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
What is the term for a teacher providing support that is gradually removed as the student
becomes more independent?
✔✔ Scaffolding
What is the developmental stage where children begin to think logically about concrete events,
according to Piaget?
✔✔ Concrete operational stage
What is the term for a teacher’s awareness of what is happening in all areas of the classroom?
✔✔ Withitness
What is the best way to accommodate a visual learner?
✔✔ Provide diagrams, charts, and written directions
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,What type of motivation comes from within the student, such as interest or enjoyment?
✔✔ Intrinsic motivation
What do we call a classroom in which all students feel safe, valued, and respected?
✔✔ Inclusive environment
What is the term for tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs?
✔✔ Differentiation
What is an assessment called that is given during the learning process to monitor student
progress?
✔✔ Formative assessment
What is the term for a final evaluation at the end of an instructional unit?
✔✔ Summative assessment
What is one advantage of using rubrics in assessment?
2
,✔✔ Provides clear expectations and consistent scoring
What is the best method for collecting detailed observations of student behavior?
✔✔ Anecdotal records
What is a key characteristic of a student-centered classroom?
✔✔ Active engagement in learning
According to Erikson, what is the main developmental task for elementary-aged children?
✔✔ Developing a sense of competence
What is the term for adjusting the level of support to match a student’s current ability?
✔✔ Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
What strategy helps students retain information by associating it with something familiar?
✔✔ Mnemonic devices
What type of questioning encourages critical thinking and open-ended responses?
3
, ✔✔ Higher-order questioning
What is the most effective way to manage transitions between classroom activities?
✔✔ Use clear routines and visual or auditory cues
What is the term for breaking down a skill into smaller, teachable parts?
✔✔ Task analysis
What strategy involves giving students a choice in their learning process to increase ownership?
✔✔ Student voice and choice
What type of praise focuses on student effort rather than ability?
✔✔ Growth mindset praise
What does IEP stand for in special education?
✔✔ Individualized Education Program
What is the purpose of a 504 Plan?
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Answers Latest Version Graded A+
What is the name of the theory that emphasizes learning through social interaction and language?
✔✔ Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory
What is the term for a teacher providing support that is gradually removed as the student
becomes more independent?
✔✔ Scaffolding
What is the developmental stage where children begin to think logically about concrete events,
according to Piaget?
✔✔ Concrete operational stage
What is the term for a teacher’s awareness of what is happening in all areas of the classroom?
✔✔ Withitness
What is the best way to accommodate a visual learner?
✔✔ Provide diagrams, charts, and written directions
1
,What type of motivation comes from within the student, such as interest or enjoyment?
✔✔ Intrinsic motivation
What do we call a classroom in which all students feel safe, valued, and respected?
✔✔ Inclusive environment
What is the term for tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs?
✔✔ Differentiation
What is an assessment called that is given during the learning process to monitor student
progress?
✔✔ Formative assessment
What is the term for a final evaluation at the end of an instructional unit?
✔✔ Summative assessment
What is one advantage of using rubrics in assessment?
2
,✔✔ Provides clear expectations and consistent scoring
What is the best method for collecting detailed observations of student behavior?
✔✔ Anecdotal records
What is a key characteristic of a student-centered classroom?
✔✔ Active engagement in learning
According to Erikson, what is the main developmental task for elementary-aged children?
✔✔ Developing a sense of competence
What is the term for adjusting the level of support to match a student’s current ability?
✔✔ Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
What strategy helps students retain information by associating it with something familiar?
✔✔ Mnemonic devices
What type of questioning encourages critical thinking and open-ended responses?
3
, ✔✔ Higher-order questioning
What is the most effective way to manage transitions between classroom activities?
✔✔ Use clear routines and visual or auditory cues
What is the term for breaking down a skill into smaller, teachable parts?
✔✔ Task analysis
What strategy involves giving students a choice in their learning process to increase ownership?
✔✔ Student voice and choice
What type of praise focuses on student effort rather than ability?
✔✔ Growth mindset praise
What does IEP stand for in special education?
✔✔ Individualized Education Program
What is the purpose of a 504 Plan?
4
