ABCTE PTK EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
periodic measuring devices that indicate student
growth and also verify successful lessons - ANSWER-
>assessments
should you schedule assessments based on the calendar date or
the progress of the class? - ANSWER->based on progress of the
class
Who do you need to know before you begin planning lessons? -
ANSWER->your students
who can help you get to know your students? - ANSWER->prior
teachers, counselors,
administrators, other colleagues
How much repetition is enough? - ANSWER->as much as
possible until mastery is acheived
What should inform your instruction? - ANSWER>assessments
Name three important things to consider when choosing a
seating arrangement. - ANSWER->1. visibility of students 2.
movement by the teacher
3. space for isolation
4. students should always be in front of the teacher
5. utilize a second teacher's desk in the room
6. considers the distance between students
,what is fostered when students are seated close together or in
groups? - ANSWER->interaction between students
when should you prepare class rules and their consequences? -
ANSWER->BEFORE school begins
Name some ways to create a positive learning environment. -
ANSWER->1. greet students at the door
2. display examples of student work
3. make the classroom feel open, welcoming, and caring
Definition= The learning and practice of teaching -
ANSWER->Pedagogy
Lessons are intended for the _________________ of the
audience, not for the ____________________ of the teacher. -
ANSWER->benefit
convenience
What are the steps of the Learning Cycle based on
Piaget's learning theory? - ANSWER->1. exploration
2. concept introduction
3. concept application
In Piaget's learning cycle, exploration is what? - ANSWER->the
beginning of instruction
addresses the concrete level of thinking- lower order thinking
skills
teacher's job is to replace misconceptions with
correct knowledge
,When beginning a lesson, you should provide... - ANSWER->a
context for the material
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept introduction is... - ANSWER-
>the teaching stage
the guided discovery stage- students are constructing meaning
based on the teacher's lessons
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept application is... - ANSWER-
>where students apply what they have
learned to new situations
students formulate a new idea or understanding
should lead directly into the exploration stage of the next
curricular concept
what are some ways to identify what the students already know? -
ANSWER->1. offer a pre-test on the material
2. group discussion
3. student interviews
4. classroom participation
how can you provide context for learning new concepts? -
ANSWER->create "bridges" between
the old and the new
what are some ways to stimulate active learning? - ANSWER->1.
minimize unnecessary info or distractions
2. utilize sufficient relevant examples
, 3. organize curriculum around a central theme or idea
4. require review, memorization, repetition, and mnemonic
devices
5. provide study and memory aides prior to the lesson
warm-up, lecture, demonstrations, gallery walk, using graphic
organizers, and questioning are all teaching strategies to use with
what types of
groups? - ANSWER->whole/large groups
what is a "bell ringer"? - ANSWER->daily work that is completed
by the students as soon as they enter the room
allows the teacher time to complete clerical tasks this is the most
common and efficient whole group teaching strategy - ANSWER-
>lecture
what is the engagement time of most students
during a lecture? - ANSWER->15-20 minutes
what type of teaching is demonstrated by the teacher showing
students a technique, process, or procedure
example- the teacher shows the class how to write the letters in
the alphabet before the students practice it themselves -
ANSWER->directedteaching
what type of whole group teaching strategy is most relied upon in
the classroom, but should never take the place of the teacher's
lesson plan? - ANSWER>worksheets
SOLUTIONS GUARANTEED PASS 2025/2026
periodic measuring devices that indicate student
growth and also verify successful lessons - ANSWER-
>assessments
should you schedule assessments based on the calendar date or
the progress of the class? - ANSWER->based on progress of the
class
Who do you need to know before you begin planning lessons? -
ANSWER->your students
who can help you get to know your students? - ANSWER->prior
teachers, counselors,
administrators, other colleagues
How much repetition is enough? - ANSWER->as much as
possible until mastery is acheived
What should inform your instruction? - ANSWER>assessments
Name three important things to consider when choosing a
seating arrangement. - ANSWER->1. visibility of students 2.
movement by the teacher
3. space for isolation
4. students should always be in front of the teacher
5. utilize a second teacher's desk in the room
6. considers the distance between students
,what is fostered when students are seated close together or in
groups? - ANSWER->interaction between students
when should you prepare class rules and their consequences? -
ANSWER->BEFORE school begins
Name some ways to create a positive learning environment. -
ANSWER->1. greet students at the door
2. display examples of student work
3. make the classroom feel open, welcoming, and caring
Definition= The learning and practice of teaching -
ANSWER->Pedagogy
Lessons are intended for the _________________ of the
audience, not for the ____________________ of the teacher. -
ANSWER->benefit
convenience
What are the steps of the Learning Cycle based on
Piaget's learning theory? - ANSWER->1. exploration
2. concept introduction
3. concept application
In Piaget's learning cycle, exploration is what? - ANSWER->the
beginning of instruction
addresses the concrete level of thinking- lower order thinking
skills
teacher's job is to replace misconceptions with
correct knowledge
,When beginning a lesson, you should provide... - ANSWER->a
context for the material
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept introduction is... - ANSWER-
>the teaching stage
the guided discovery stage- students are constructing meaning
based on the teacher's lessons
In Piaget's learning cycle, concept application is... - ANSWER-
>where students apply what they have
learned to new situations
students formulate a new idea or understanding
should lead directly into the exploration stage of the next
curricular concept
what are some ways to identify what the students already know? -
ANSWER->1. offer a pre-test on the material
2. group discussion
3. student interviews
4. classroom participation
how can you provide context for learning new concepts? -
ANSWER->create "bridges" between
the old and the new
what are some ways to stimulate active learning? - ANSWER->1.
minimize unnecessary info or distractions
2. utilize sufficient relevant examples
, 3. organize curriculum around a central theme or idea
4. require review, memorization, repetition, and mnemonic
devices
5. provide study and memory aides prior to the lesson
warm-up, lecture, demonstrations, gallery walk, using graphic
organizers, and questioning are all teaching strategies to use with
what types of
groups? - ANSWER->whole/large groups
what is a "bell ringer"? - ANSWER->daily work that is completed
by the students as soon as they enter the room
allows the teacher time to complete clerical tasks this is the most
common and efficient whole group teaching strategy - ANSWER-
>lecture
what is the engagement time of most students
during a lecture? - ANSWER->15-20 minutes
what type of teaching is demonstrated by the teacher showing
students a technique, process, or procedure
example- the teacher shows the class how to write the letters in
the alphabet before the students practice it themselves -
ANSWER->directedteaching
what type of whole group teaching strategy is most relied upon in
the classroom, but should never take the place of the teacher's
lesson plan? - ANSWER>worksheets
