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MOST effective method for closing a lesson?
Ans: The students identify the important topics and
conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can
assess the effect of the lesson. It needs to be done as a group so
that the teacher can monitor and adjust before students work
individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and
outlines important conclusions) isn't correct because students
are merely reiterating the lesson and not stating the issues and
results in their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students
understand differences and similarities of forests and deserts?
Ans: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to compare/contrast 2
objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or
argument
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Ans: outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2
sides of the same topic (pros cons)
Ans: t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic
Ans: choose web cluster or topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing
relationships between events
Ans: Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to
understand the recycling process after reading a chapter about
recycling. This chart is the best way for students to visualize a process
with multiple steps and options. They help clarify complicated
processes.
Ans: Flow Chart
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A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent
the unit they just covered. Which of the following BEST explains the
purpose of this activity?
Ans: A: to give students an opportunity to visually represent
the temporal relationships between key historical events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting
facts to illustrate ideas in the classroom. th e proper use of
creating timelines is to show students the order of historical
events. studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a
timeline as an instructional activity. reviewing key events is not
the primary purpose either.
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby
dinosaurs, which of the following activities would best assess prior
knowledge and stimulate student interest?
Ans: Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of
dinosaurs and ask them to name and discuss them, if they can.
Discuss the answers as a group and ask the question, "What
would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've
ever read any stories about dinosaurs
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why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students
know about dinosaurs and can correct any misinformation. in
addition, the questions is open-ended and is an attention
grabber. Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot
assess prior knowledge. choice d(museum) may seem like a
good activity, but again, the teacher cannot assess prior
knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the
students because doing so
Ans: Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning
goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of
the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what
they are learning?
Ans: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion
influenced the development of Latin America
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PTK Practice ABCTE Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
MOST effective method for closing a lesson?
Ans: The students identify the important topics and
conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can
assess the effect of the lesson. It needs to be done as a group so
that the teacher can monitor and adjust before students work
individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and
outlines important conclusions) isn't correct because students
are merely reiterating the lesson and not stating the issues and
results in their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students
understand differences and similarities of forests and deserts?
Ans: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to compare/contrast 2
objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or
argument
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Ans: outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2
sides of the same topic (pros cons)
Ans: t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic
Ans: choose web cluster or topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing
relationships between events
Ans: Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to
understand the recycling process after reading a chapter about
recycling. This chart is the best way for students to visualize a process
with multiple steps and options. They help clarify complicated
processes.
Ans: Flow Chart
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A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent
the unit they just covered. Which of the following BEST explains the
purpose of this activity?
Ans: A: to give students an opportunity to visually represent
the temporal relationships between key historical events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting
facts to illustrate ideas in the classroom. th e proper use of
creating timelines is to show students the order of historical
events. studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a
timeline as an instructional activity. reviewing key events is not
the primary purpose either.
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby
dinosaurs, which of the following activities would best assess prior
knowledge and stimulate student interest?
Ans: Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of
dinosaurs and ask them to name and discuss them, if they can.
Discuss the answers as a group and ask the question, "What
would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've
ever read any stories about dinosaurs
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why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students
know about dinosaurs and can correct any misinformation. in
addition, the questions is open-ended and is an attention
grabber. Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot
assess prior knowledge. choice d(museum) may seem like a
good activity, but again, the teacher cannot assess prior
knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the
students because doing so
Ans: Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning
goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of
the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what
they are learning?
Ans: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion
influenced the development of Latin America
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