WGU Pre-Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which teacher practice supports equity in the classroom?
-Assigning the same homework to all students
-Providing support tailored to individual learning needs
-Expecting students to complete identical tasks independently
-Rotating classroom responsibilities on a fixed schedule - CORRECT ANSWER -
Providing support tailored to individual learning needs
What does a culturally responsive teacher view as a strength in the classroom?
-Diverse backgrounds
-Consistent performance
-Alignment with teacher expectations
-Limited variation in learning preferences - CORRECT ANSWER - Diverse backgrounds
A teacher believes a student is especially gifted in math and frequently asks this student to solve
problems at the board. Over time, the student's math performance improves significantly.
Which concept does this scenario illustrate?
-Stereotype threat
-Fixed mindset
-Growth mindset
-Self-fulfilling prophecy - CORRECT ANSWER - Self-fulfilling prophecy
A student says,
"My friend did it, so I think I can too."
Which source of self-efficacy does this reflect?
, -Social persuasion
-Vicarious experiences
-Mastery experiences
-Emotional regulation - CORRECT ANSWER - Vicarious experiences
What is an example of the overjustification effect?
-Students become more focused when given harder tasks.
-Students lose interest in a task when it is tied to frequent external rewards.
-Students become more curious when goals are vague.
-Students improve performance when rewards are unpredictable - CORRECT ANSWER -
Students lose interest in a task when it is tied to frequent external rewards.
Why is working memory an important consideration in instructional design?
-It determines how students organize their long-term knowledge.
-It limits how much new information students can process at once.
-It ensures students automatically retain what they learn.
-It increases students' motivation to engage in academic tasks. - CORRECT ANSWER - It
limits how much new information students can process at once.
What is a limitation of learning science research when applied to classroom practice?
-It is primarily conducted in laboratory settings with limited classroom input.
-Its findings may not always generalize across all learning contexts.
-It tends to emphasize theory over direct instructional planning. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Its findings may not always generalize across all learning contexts.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which teacher practice supports equity in the classroom?
-Assigning the same homework to all students
-Providing support tailored to individual learning needs
-Expecting students to complete identical tasks independently
-Rotating classroom responsibilities on a fixed schedule - CORRECT ANSWER -
Providing support tailored to individual learning needs
What does a culturally responsive teacher view as a strength in the classroom?
-Diverse backgrounds
-Consistent performance
-Alignment with teacher expectations
-Limited variation in learning preferences - CORRECT ANSWER - Diverse backgrounds
A teacher believes a student is especially gifted in math and frequently asks this student to solve
problems at the board. Over time, the student's math performance improves significantly.
Which concept does this scenario illustrate?
-Stereotype threat
-Fixed mindset
-Growth mindset
-Self-fulfilling prophecy - CORRECT ANSWER - Self-fulfilling prophecy
A student says,
"My friend did it, so I think I can too."
Which source of self-efficacy does this reflect?
, -Social persuasion
-Vicarious experiences
-Mastery experiences
-Emotional regulation - CORRECT ANSWER - Vicarious experiences
What is an example of the overjustification effect?
-Students become more focused when given harder tasks.
-Students lose interest in a task when it is tied to frequent external rewards.
-Students become more curious when goals are vague.
-Students improve performance when rewards are unpredictable - CORRECT ANSWER -
Students lose interest in a task when it is tied to frequent external rewards.
Why is working memory an important consideration in instructional design?
-It determines how students organize their long-term knowledge.
-It limits how much new information students can process at once.
-It ensures students automatically retain what they learn.
-It increases students' motivation to engage in academic tasks. - CORRECT ANSWER - It
limits how much new information students can process at once.
What is a limitation of learning science research when applied to classroom practice?
-It is primarily conducted in laboratory settings with limited classroom input.
-Its findings may not always generalize across all learning contexts.
-It tends to emphasize theory over direct instructional planning. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Its findings may not always generalize across all learning contexts.
