Curriculum & Instruction GACE Test
Questions and Answers
Schema theory - correct Answer-A teacher begins a lesson by asking students to list 3
types of bears. Students list only black bears and brown bears until the teacher shows a
picture of a polar bear and panda bear. Which theory is best illustrated in the scenario?
Social development theory - correct Answer-Which of the following learning theories
suggests that interaction with more knowledgeable models, such as a teacher or more
advanced peer, directly affects the process of learning?
Distancing self from parents psychologically - correct Answer-Which of the following
developmental milestones is achieved during adolescence?
Applying the concepts of geometry to build a model of a gazebo - correct Answer-What
is an example of transfer of learning?
Diagnostic test - correct Answer-Which assessment is the most appropriate for
assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a student who is new to a school district?
Using pretest data to develop lessons that account for students' prior knowledge -
correct Answer-Which action is the best example of a teacher applying the zone of
proximal development theory?
Differentiated instruction - correct Answer-A teacher notices that some students learn
best by discussing subject matter content with peers, while others prefer a quiet place to
read and practice on their own. In response, the teacher decides to adjust lesson
expectations and create space in the classroom to meet the needs of both sets of
students. By taking this action, the teacher demonstrates an understanding of the
importance of which term?
test questions that assess varying levels of understanding - correct Answer-A teacher
wants to develop an assessment based on the work of Benjamin Bloom. To best meet
the goal, then assessment should include?
Action research - correct Answer-Ms. Ortiz' 7th grade class is struggling with writing
assignments in language arts. Recently Ms. Ortiz attended a workshop that introduced
a new strategy that she feels might benefit her students. As she implements the
strategy in her classroom, she collects data to determine the effectiveness of the new
strategy on her students' writing. Which best describes the research methodology Ms.
Ortiz is using?
, The teacher asks each student to write 2 sentences that answer a question on a topic
the teacher puts on the board midway through the class - correct Answer-Which of the
following describes an informal assessment that a teacher might use to best check
individual students' understanding of a lesson or unit in progress?
Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project. - correct
Answer-A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to
grow plants and study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals
for involving the community. Which of the following describes the best first step for the
teacher's action plan?
Apptitude - correct Answer-A parent shares the following with a teacher: "I'd like my
daughter to find a high school curriculum that is right for her. At this point, she's
confused about what courses to take. Is there some kind of test that can help determine
her strengths and interests and provide her with some direction?" Which of the following
tests would be most appropriate for the teacher to recommend?
A set of supplementary materials - correct Answer-Which of the following is a curriculum
accommodation appropriate for a student with an Individualized Education Program
(IEP)?
Having the students discuss with one another their understanding of the new material
(think-pair-share) - correct Answer-A teacher has just presented new material to a group
of students. Which of the following strategies will best help the students retain the
information?
Increasing new teachers' job satisfaction and commitment - correct Answer-A school
district has instituted a new mentoring program for first-year teachers in which they
spend time during the school day observing and talking with a more experienced
colleague who offers guidance and assistance. Which of the following best describes
the main purpose of the program?
Performance on multiple criteria can be assessed - correct Answer-Which of the
following is a primary characteristic of analytical scoring?
Building a repertoire of teaching skills to modify instruction as needed - correct Answer-
Which of the following best helps a teacher adapt instruction to meet the needs of a
diverse group of learners?
A student led grading assignment - correct Answer-A written assignment can function
as an informal assessment when used as
Achieving a more comprehensive picture of a student's learning process - correct
Answer-Which of the following would be the most beneficial result from a teacher's use
of a variety of assessment formats in the classroom?
Questions and Answers
Schema theory - correct Answer-A teacher begins a lesson by asking students to list 3
types of bears. Students list only black bears and brown bears until the teacher shows a
picture of a polar bear and panda bear. Which theory is best illustrated in the scenario?
Social development theory - correct Answer-Which of the following learning theories
suggests that interaction with more knowledgeable models, such as a teacher or more
advanced peer, directly affects the process of learning?
Distancing self from parents psychologically - correct Answer-Which of the following
developmental milestones is achieved during adolescence?
Applying the concepts of geometry to build a model of a gazebo - correct Answer-What
is an example of transfer of learning?
Diagnostic test - correct Answer-Which assessment is the most appropriate for
assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a student who is new to a school district?
Using pretest data to develop lessons that account for students' prior knowledge -
correct Answer-Which action is the best example of a teacher applying the zone of
proximal development theory?
Differentiated instruction - correct Answer-A teacher notices that some students learn
best by discussing subject matter content with peers, while others prefer a quiet place to
read and practice on their own. In response, the teacher decides to adjust lesson
expectations and create space in the classroom to meet the needs of both sets of
students. By taking this action, the teacher demonstrates an understanding of the
importance of which term?
test questions that assess varying levels of understanding - correct Answer-A teacher
wants to develop an assessment based on the work of Benjamin Bloom. To best meet
the goal, then assessment should include?
Action research - correct Answer-Ms. Ortiz' 7th grade class is struggling with writing
assignments in language arts. Recently Ms. Ortiz attended a workshop that introduced
a new strategy that she feels might benefit her students. As she implements the
strategy in her classroom, she collects data to determine the effectiveness of the new
strategy on her students' writing. Which best describes the research methodology Ms.
Ortiz is using?
, The teacher asks each student to write 2 sentences that answer a question on a topic
the teacher puts on the board midway through the class - correct Answer-Which of the
following describes an informal assessment that a teacher might use to best check
individual students' understanding of a lesson or unit in progress?
Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project. - correct
Answer-A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to
grow plants and study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals
for involving the community. Which of the following describes the best first step for the
teacher's action plan?
Apptitude - correct Answer-A parent shares the following with a teacher: "I'd like my
daughter to find a high school curriculum that is right for her. At this point, she's
confused about what courses to take. Is there some kind of test that can help determine
her strengths and interests and provide her with some direction?" Which of the following
tests would be most appropriate for the teacher to recommend?
A set of supplementary materials - correct Answer-Which of the following is a curriculum
accommodation appropriate for a student with an Individualized Education Program
(IEP)?
Having the students discuss with one another their understanding of the new material
(think-pair-share) - correct Answer-A teacher has just presented new material to a group
of students. Which of the following strategies will best help the students retain the
information?
Increasing new teachers' job satisfaction and commitment - correct Answer-A school
district has instituted a new mentoring program for first-year teachers in which they
spend time during the school day observing and talking with a more experienced
colleague who offers guidance and assistance. Which of the following best describes
the main purpose of the program?
Performance on multiple criteria can be assessed - correct Answer-Which of the
following is a primary characteristic of analytical scoring?
Building a repertoire of teaching skills to modify instruction as needed - correct Answer-
Which of the following best helps a teacher adapt instruction to meet the needs of a
diverse group of learners?
A student led grading assignment - correct Answer-A written assignment can function
as an informal assessment when used as
Achieving a more comprehensive picture of a student's learning process - correct
Answer-Which of the following would be the most beneficial result from a teacher's use
of a variety of assessment formats in the classroom?
