OAE 055 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Based on formal assessment results, a second-grade student was unable to effectively
deliver an oral report because their speaking voice was inaudible. The teacher
previously observed the student shying away from large peer groups, preferring to
engage in conversations with one peer at a time. Which of the following steps would be
most effective for the teacher to take next to properly assess the student's speaking
skills?
A. asking the student to record their oral report using a digital device while seated in the
classroom at their desk
B. pairing the student with a familiar peer and assigning them a high-interest topic to
discuss while listening to their conversation skills
C. assigning a new oral report topic to the student and prompting them to deliver their
presentation to a smaller group of peers
D. sitting down with the student in a comfortable and semi-private location within the
classroom to allow them to pr - Answers :D. sitting down with the student in a
comfortable and semi-private location within the classroom to allow them to present
their oral report one-on-one
When engaging in interpersonal communication, which of the following elements
correctly identifies the individual doing the listening?
A. sender
B. medium
C. receiver
D. feedback - Answers :C. Receiver
Which of the following manipulatives would be most effective for teaching first-grade
students about place value when paired with a place value mat?
A. base-ten blocks
B. number chart
C. snap cubes
D. number line - Answers :A. base-ten blocks
If a customer purchased a T-shirt from the 20% off clearance rack for $15.00 dollars,
what was the original price of the T-shirt?
A. $16.66
B. $18.75
C. $21.42
D. $25.00 - Answers :B. $18.75
Which of the following activities would best support kindergarten students' development
of relative spatial positions?
A. using nonverbal gestures to direct students to gather at different locations around the
classroom
B. playing whole group outdoor games, such as baseball, that involve spatial awareness
and sequentially numbered bases
, C. providing students with three-dimensional shapes and prompting them to place them
above, below, in front of, or behind their chairs
D. calling out verbal directions while walking in the hallway, such as "Turn left at the
door" and "Go right at the bathrooms" - Answers :C. providing students with three-
dimensional shapes and prompting them to place them above, below, in front of, or
behind their chairs
A group of students wants to investigate the effects of sunlight on the growth of a plant.
Which of the following steps would be most appropriate for them to take first?
A. identifying a control
B. outlining the experimental procedure
C. developing a hypothesis
D. selecting a data analysis tool - Answers :C. developing a hypothesis
During a scientific investigation, students create a scale model of the earth, the sun, and
the moon. The model moves at approximately the same rate as the actual objects do
within the solar system. This activity primarily addresses the scientific concept of:
A. proportions.
B. celestial objects.
C. seasons and tides.
D. revolution and rotation. - Answers :D. Revolution and rotation
A substance's flammability is an example of its:
A. chemical property.
B. atomic structure.
C. physical property.
D. biological structure. - Answers :A. Chemical property
A democratic government utilizes free and fair elections to elect a president whereas a
monarch is most often appointed to the role because of their:
A. hereditary bloodline.
B. popularity with citizens.
C. alignment with parliament.
D. military status and ranking. - Answers :A. Hereditary bloodline
Which of the following statements best identifies a benefit to using primary sources
when teaching students about historical events?
A. Primary sources contain first-hand evidence of events and occurrences, making them
authentic and educational.
B. A primary source features real-life events and topics that are not typically discussed
in secondary sources.
C. Primary sources contain minor aspects of history that are often overlooked, making
them informative and accurate.
D. A primary source features factual data about historical events that are not typically
seen within secondary sources. - Answers :A. Primary sources contain first-hand
evidence of events and occurrences, making them authentic and educational.
Based on formal assessment results, a second-grade student was unable to effectively
deliver an oral report because their speaking voice was inaudible. The teacher
previously observed the student shying away from large peer groups, preferring to
engage in conversations with one peer at a time. Which of the following steps would be
most effective for the teacher to take next to properly assess the student's speaking
skills?
A. asking the student to record their oral report using a digital device while seated in the
classroom at their desk
B. pairing the student with a familiar peer and assigning them a high-interest topic to
discuss while listening to their conversation skills
C. assigning a new oral report topic to the student and prompting them to deliver their
presentation to a smaller group of peers
D. sitting down with the student in a comfortable and semi-private location within the
classroom to allow them to pr - Answers :D. sitting down with the student in a
comfortable and semi-private location within the classroom to allow them to present
their oral report one-on-one
When engaging in interpersonal communication, which of the following elements
correctly identifies the individual doing the listening?
A. sender
B. medium
C. receiver
D. feedback - Answers :C. Receiver
Which of the following manipulatives would be most effective for teaching first-grade
students about place value when paired with a place value mat?
A. base-ten blocks
B. number chart
C. snap cubes
D. number line - Answers :A. base-ten blocks
If a customer purchased a T-shirt from the 20% off clearance rack for $15.00 dollars,
what was the original price of the T-shirt?
A. $16.66
B. $18.75
C. $21.42
D. $25.00 - Answers :B. $18.75
Which of the following activities would best support kindergarten students' development
of relative spatial positions?
A. using nonverbal gestures to direct students to gather at different locations around the
classroom
B. playing whole group outdoor games, such as baseball, that involve spatial awareness
and sequentially numbered bases
, C. providing students with three-dimensional shapes and prompting them to place them
above, below, in front of, or behind their chairs
D. calling out verbal directions while walking in the hallway, such as "Turn left at the
door" and "Go right at the bathrooms" - Answers :C. providing students with three-
dimensional shapes and prompting them to place them above, below, in front of, or
behind their chairs
A group of students wants to investigate the effects of sunlight on the growth of a plant.
Which of the following steps would be most appropriate for them to take first?
A. identifying a control
B. outlining the experimental procedure
C. developing a hypothesis
D. selecting a data analysis tool - Answers :C. developing a hypothesis
During a scientific investigation, students create a scale model of the earth, the sun, and
the moon. The model moves at approximately the same rate as the actual objects do
within the solar system. This activity primarily addresses the scientific concept of:
A. proportions.
B. celestial objects.
C. seasons and tides.
D. revolution and rotation. - Answers :D. Revolution and rotation
A substance's flammability is an example of its:
A. chemical property.
B. atomic structure.
C. physical property.
D. biological structure. - Answers :A. Chemical property
A democratic government utilizes free and fair elections to elect a president whereas a
monarch is most often appointed to the role because of their:
A. hereditary bloodline.
B. popularity with citizens.
C. alignment with parliament.
D. military status and ranking. - Answers :A. Hereditary bloodline
Which of the following statements best identifies a benefit to using primary sources
when teaching students about historical events?
A. Primary sources contain first-hand evidence of events and occurrences, making them
authentic and educational.
B. A primary source features real-life events and topics that are not typically discussed
in secondary sources.
C. Primary sources contain minor aspects of history that are often overlooked, making
them informative and accurate.
D. A primary source features factual data about historical events that are not typically
seen within secondary sources. - Answers :A. Primary sources contain first-hand
evidence of events and occurrences, making them authentic and educational.
