AAFCS Education Fundamentals Exam
(TSA) Questions and Answers
"satisfaction with oneself" - ANS-self-esteem
type of self-esteem attained by individuals through their own accomplishments and is
ultimately based on work habits - ANS-earned self-esteem
Describe an example of earned self-esteem. - ANS-satisfaction from receiving a good
grade on a test
type of self-esteem referring to a general sense of pride in one's self - ANS-global self-
esteem
Which type of self-esteem theory is more popular within schools? - ANS-global self-
esteem theory
What type of self-esteem can lead children into thinking that anything and everything
they do is praiseworthy? - ANS-global self-esteem
What are the 9 intelligences in the "Multiple Intelligence Theory?" - ANS--
verbal/linguistic
- logical/mathematical
- visual/spatial
- musical/rhythmic
- bodily/kinesthetic
- interpersonal
- intrapersonal
- naturalist
- existential/spiritual
The left brain is responsible for what type of thinking? - ANS-analytical
The right brain is responsible for what type of thinking? - ANS-global
These types of students are concerned with details, rules, directions, and procedures. -
ANS-analytic
These types of students are concerned with end results and like to see the "big picture."
They like general guidelines, variety, alternatives, and different approaches. - ANS-
global
, Roughly, what percentage of teachers are analytic? - ANS-65%
What are some ways to teach global students? - ANS-- introducing material (related to a
story, joke, students' experiences)
- discovery through group learning
- written and tactual involvement (graphs, charts, games)
What are some ways to teach analytic students? - ANS-- explanations and visual
reinforcement
- directions
- learning through direct teaching or related resources
- testing and feedback
Which type of student is likely to say, "Why does it really matter?" (analytic or global) -
ANS-global
Which type of student is likely to say, "Does spelling count?" (analytic or global) - ANS-
analytic
List 3 external learning barriers for students. - ANS-1. divorce of parents
2. mental illness
3. death of a family member, friend, or pet
a federal law that prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals with
disabilities - ANS-Section 504
assures that a student with a disability will be placed in an education program to the full
extent that can be accommodated in the regular education program - ANS-least
restrictive environment (LRE)
meeting to determine if a student's disability is associated with his or her misbehavior -
ANS-Meeting to Determine Manifestation (MDM)
plan for accommodating a student's disability - ANS-individual education plan (IEP)
act that governs special education programs and practices - ANS-Individuals with
Disability Education Act (IDEA)
required of all special education and 504 students who have misbehaviors that may
cause a student to be suspended or expelled - ANS-behavior intervention plan (BIP)
Maria Montessori - ANS-Developed theory and methods for educating young children.
Child sized furniture, specially designed learning materials, emphasized independent
work
(TSA) Questions and Answers
"satisfaction with oneself" - ANS-self-esteem
type of self-esteem attained by individuals through their own accomplishments and is
ultimately based on work habits - ANS-earned self-esteem
Describe an example of earned self-esteem. - ANS-satisfaction from receiving a good
grade on a test
type of self-esteem referring to a general sense of pride in one's self - ANS-global self-
esteem
Which type of self-esteem theory is more popular within schools? - ANS-global self-
esteem theory
What type of self-esteem can lead children into thinking that anything and everything
they do is praiseworthy? - ANS-global self-esteem
What are the 9 intelligences in the "Multiple Intelligence Theory?" - ANS--
verbal/linguistic
- logical/mathematical
- visual/spatial
- musical/rhythmic
- bodily/kinesthetic
- interpersonal
- intrapersonal
- naturalist
- existential/spiritual
The left brain is responsible for what type of thinking? - ANS-analytical
The right brain is responsible for what type of thinking? - ANS-global
These types of students are concerned with details, rules, directions, and procedures. -
ANS-analytic
These types of students are concerned with end results and like to see the "big picture."
They like general guidelines, variety, alternatives, and different approaches. - ANS-
global
, Roughly, what percentage of teachers are analytic? - ANS-65%
What are some ways to teach global students? - ANS-- introducing material (related to a
story, joke, students' experiences)
- discovery through group learning
- written and tactual involvement (graphs, charts, games)
What are some ways to teach analytic students? - ANS-- explanations and visual
reinforcement
- directions
- learning through direct teaching or related resources
- testing and feedback
Which type of student is likely to say, "Why does it really matter?" (analytic or global) -
ANS-global
Which type of student is likely to say, "Does spelling count?" (analytic or global) - ANS-
analytic
List 3 external learning barriers for students. - ANS-1. divorce of parents
2. mental illness
3. death of a family member, friend, or pet
a federal law that prohibits discrimination against otherwise qualified individuals with
disabilities - ANS-Section 504
assures that a student with a disability will be placed in an education program to the full
extent that can be accommodated in the regular education program - ANS-least
restrictive environment (LRE)
meeting to determine if a student's disability is associated with his or her misbehavior -
ANS-Meeting to Determine Manifestation (MDM)
plan for accommodating a student's disability - ANS-individual education plan (IEP)
act that governs special education programs and practices - ANS-Individuals with
Disability Education Act (IDEA)
required of all special education and 504 students who have misbehaviors that may
cause a student to be suspended or expelled - ANS-behavior intervention plan (BIP)
Maria Montessori - ANS-Developed theory and methods for educating young children.
Child sized furniture, specially designed learning materials, emphasized independent
work
