PECT PreK-4 Practice Test Module 3 Test Questions with
Answers Graded A+
Use of a circle graph is best when used to
answer a question about what concept? Second graders are working with groups of
blocks. The students find that with some groups
a. What is the difference between the minimum of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks
and maximum value? exactly the same height. With other groups of
b. Is there a change over time? blocks, there is one block left over. What concept
c. What is the relationship between two could be introduced?
variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - a. Even and odd numbers
ANSWER -D b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - ANSWER -A
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the
concept of set and which items belong in a set.
What would be an appropriate activity for her to A student is having trouble with single by double
do? digit addition. Which assessment could best
pinpoint the problem?
a. Have students use as many words as they can
think of to describe a tree and a set of a. Criterion referenced assessment
playground equipment b. Norm referenced assessment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are c. Performance assessment
similar and different d. Error analysis - ANSWER -D
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have
the students sort the blocks into categories they
see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and A kindergarten student is completing a triangle,
have them put them in order from smallest to circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center.
biggest - ANSWER -C This practice is setting the stage for which
mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle b. Geometry
from a piece of paper. She then has students c. Measurement
draw a line connecting opposing corners. The d. Probability - ANSWER -A
class discusses their findings. What is she trying
to teach the students about?
a. Similarity A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture
b. Right triangles of two buildings and asks the questions: "Which
c. Parallel lines building has more windows? Which building has
d. Slope - ANSWER -B fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is
the teacher reinforcing?
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, PECT PreK-4 Practice Test Module 3 Test Questions with
Answers Graded A+
a. Ordering numbers d. Explore the weather of different countries -
b. Identifying patterns in the real world ANSWER -B
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - ANSWER -C
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop
observational skills in her students. What would
Which skill must a student have before they are be an appropriate activity to use?
able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. Describe the birds they see around the school
a. Counting forward from 1-10 using a list of terms provided by the teacher
b. Counting backwards from 10 b. Sort objects by common characteristics
c. Recognizing written numerals c. Look at the different parts of a flower using a
d. Writing numbers 1-10 - ANSWER -A magnifying glass
d. None of the above - ANSWER -B
A student is doing math problems that require
adding two digit and one digit numbers and What activity would help show fourth grade
subtracting one digit numbers from two digit students that white light is made up of different
numbers. The student gets all the problems wavelengths of light?
correct except for two subtraction problems. How
should the teacher correct the student's a. Make a simple kaleidoscope out of cardboard
problem? tubes and wax paper
b. In a dark room, shine a white light into a prism
a. Review place value with the student and observe the different colors that come out
b. Use manipulatives c. Use only blue and yellow light to grow plants in
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction the classroom
through addition d. None of the above - ANSWER -B
d. None of the above - ANSWER -C
A kindergarten teacher sets up a center with
How would you foster an awareness of the ramps of different heights, trucks, and balls.
seasons and weather changes in a kindergarten Interacting with these materials could introduce
student? which concept to students?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and a. Gravitational acceleration
precipitation using information from a local b. Friction
newspaper c. Inertia
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the d. Gravity - ANSWER -D
their appropriate season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain
how the earth's orbit affects the seasons
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Answers Graded A+
Use of a circle graph is best when used to
answer a question about what concept? Second graders are working with groups of
blocks. The students find that with some groups
a. What is the difference between the minimum of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks
and maximum value? exactly the same height. With other groups of
b. Is there a change over time? blocks, there is one block left over. What concept
c. What is the relationship between two could be introduced?
variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - a. Even and odd numbers
ANSWER -D b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - ANSWER -A
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the
concept of set and which items belong in a set.
What would be an appropriate activity for her to A student is having trouble with single by double
do? digit addition. Which assessment could best
pinpoint the problem?
a. Have students use as many words as they can
think of to describe a tree and a set of a. Criterion referenced assessment
playground equipment b. Norm referenced assessment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are c. Performance assessment
similar and different d. Error analysis - ANSWER -D
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have
the students sort the blocks into categories they
see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and A kindergarten student is completing a triangle,
have them put them in order from smallest to circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center.
biggest - ANSWER -C This practice is setting the stage for which
mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle b. Geometry
from a piece of paper. She then has students c. Measurement
draw a line connecting opposing corners. The d. Probability - ANSWER -A
class discusses their findings. What is she trying
to teach the students about?
a. Similarity A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture
b. Right triangles of two buildings and asks the questions: "Which
c. Parallel lines building has more windows? Which building has
d. Slope - ANSWER -B fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is
the teacher reinforcing?
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, PECT PreK-4 Practice Test Module 3 Test Questions with
Answers Graded A+
a. Ordering numbers d. Explore the weather of different countries -
b. Identifying patterns in the real world ANSWER -B
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - ANSWER -C
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop
observational skills in her students. What would
Which skill must a student have before they are be an appropriate activity to use?
able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. Describe the birds they see around the school
a. Counting forward from 1-10 using a list of terms provided by the teacher
b. Counting backwards from 10 b. Sort objects by common characteristics
c. Recognizing written numerals c. Look at the different parts of a flower using a
d. Writing numbers 1-10 - ANSWER -A magnifying glass
d. None of the above - ANSWER -B
A student is doing math problems that require
adding two digit and one digit numbers and What activity would help show fourth grade
subtracting one digit numbers from two digit students that white light is made up of different
numbers. The student gets all the problems wavelengths of light?
correct except for two subtraction problems. How
should the teacher correct the student's a. Make a simple kaleidoscope out of cardboard
problem? tubes and wax paper
b. In a dark room, shine a white light into a prism
a. Review place value with the student and observe the different colors that come out
b. Use manipulatives c. Use only blue and yellow light to grow plants in
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction the classroom
through addition d. None of the above - ANSWER -B
d. None of the above - ANSWER -C
A kindergarten teacher sets up a center with
How would you foster an awareness of the ramps of different heights, trucks, and balls.
seasons and weather changes in a kindergarten Interacting with these materials could introduce
student? which concept to students?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and a. Gravitational acceleration
precipitation using information from a local b. Friction
newspaper c. Inertia
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the d. Gravity - ANSWER -D
their appropriate season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain
how the earth's orbit affects the seasons
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