PYC1501 ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students
understand differences and similarities of forests and deserts?
Answer: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to compare/contrast 2
objects/information
◉ These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear
discussion or argument Answer: outline
◉ These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to
examine 2 sides of the same topic (pros cons) Answer: t charts
◉ This organizer helps show details of a topic Answer: choose web
cluster or topic/subtopic chart
◉ This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing
relationships between events Answer: 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. Answer: Flow Chart
◉ 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? Answer: 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. the 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? Answer: 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
, 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 Answer: 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? Answer: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced
the development of Latin America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries
before after ww2
ANSWERS 2026 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students
understand differences and similarities of forests and deserts?
Answer: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to compare/contrast 2
objects/information
◉ These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear
discussion or argument Answer: outline
◉ These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to
examine 2 sides of the same topic (pros cons) Answer: t charts
◉ This organizer helps show details of a topic Answer: choose web
cluster or topic/subtopic chart
◉ This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing
relationships between events Answer: 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. Answer: Flow Chart
◉ 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? Answer: 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. the 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? Answer: 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
, 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 Answer: 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? Answer: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced
the development of Latin America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries
before after ww2
