NES Assessment of Professional
Knowledge: Elementary - Practice Test
Writing objectives forces the teacher to think about what students should be working on
- ANSWER-Which of the following is an advantage of Instructional Objectives?
Task Cards - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a verbal-linguistic learning
environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Conducting interviews - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a logical-mathematical
learning environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Syllogist - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a tactile-kinesthetic learning
environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Enjoys building models - ANSWER-Which of the following describes a student who is a
tactile-kinesthetic learner?
Shows a knack for learning other languages - ANSWER-Which of the following
describes a student who is a verbal-linguistic learner?
Interested in a career as an engineer - ANSWER-Which of the following describes a
student who is a logical-mathematical learner?
Enjoys playing with sound - ANSWER-All of the following describe a visual-spatial
learner EXCEPT:
Responds well to materials of varying shapes - ANSWER-All of the following describe a
musical learner EXCEPT:
A library - ANSWER-When designing a Pre-K to Grade 3 classroom, the teacher should
assess the room to identify its most quiet area. This area should be reserved for:
Spirit noisy form quiet areas with shelves and furniture, Place materials so that they are
at the children's eye level and reachable, Ensure that traffic patterns do not allow
running - ANSWER-When arranging a classroom, which of the following are basic
principles to follow?
Writing classroom labels in only one language to avoid confusion - ANSWER-Having a
print-rich environment includes all of the following EXCEPT:
, Children worrying less about being neat and more about the task at hand - ANSWER-If
a classroom looks messy and disorganized, the effects might be all of the following
EXCEPT:
Helping children to feel successful by limiting responsibility - ANSWER-Pervasive
labeling has the effect of all of the following EXCEPT:
Firmly ensures compliance with rules and routines - ANSWER-Part of the emotional
environment of a classroom is the relationships between the teacher and the children.
Children learn and develop well in a nurturing relationship that includes all of the
following EXCEPT:
Allowing children to come up with a solution themselves - ANSWER-The emotional
balance of a classroom can be upset by conflict. Appropriate methods for a teacher to
use in handling conflict do NOT include:
Preparing explicit instructions, Following up instructions with focused, active practice,
Giving immediate feedback - ANSWER-Effective management of children with
behavioral problems would include:
Communicating behavioral expectations clearly before the lesson starts - ANSWER-
During a lesson, which of the following is the best method for classroom management?
On-the-spot corrections since you can't plan ahead for what might happen - ANSWER-
Considerations for additional behavior management include all of the following
EXCEPT:
When there will be multiple transitions during a lesson, When the lesson requires the
use of lots of equipment, When additional or unusual materials need to be distributed -
ANSWER-Additional behavioral management needs to be included in lesson planning in
which of the following situations?
Not allowing peer helpers because they might harm more than help by distracting the
students who have trouble staying on task - ANSWER-Behavioral management shroud
include specific techniques for students who have difficulty staying on task. Which one
of the following would NOT be appropriate?
Students don't necessarily need to see the teacher, but do need to see the blackboard,
poster, or whatever demonstrates the lesson - ANSWER-Room arrangement is part of
classroom management. Which of the following is NOT true about appropriate
arrangements?
Rely on standard clean-up rules to take care of the close of the lesson - ANSWER-In
order to make the best use of time and avoid lags in time that would allow student
restlessness, a teacher should:
Knowledge: Elementary - Practice Test
Writing objectives forces the teacher to think about what students should be working on
- ANSWER-Which of the following is an advantage of Instructional Objectives?
Task Cards - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a verbal-linguistic learning
environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Conducting interviews - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a logical-mathematical
learning environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Syllogist - ANSWER-Strategies for establishing a tactile-kinesthetic learning
environment include all EXCEPT which one of the following?
Enjoys building models - ANSWER-Which of the following describes a student who is a
tactile-kinesthetic learner?
Shows a knack for learning other languages - ANSWER-Which of the following
describes a student who is a verbal-linguistic learner?
Interested in a career as an engineer - ANSWER-Which of the following describes a
student who is a logical-mathematical learner?
Enjoys playing with sound - ANSWER-All of the following describe a visual-spatial
learner EXCEPT:
Responds well to materials of varying shapes - ANSWER-All of the following describe a
musical learner EXCEPT:
A library - ANSWER-When designing a Pre-K to Grade 3 classroom, the teacher should
assess the room to identify its most quiet area. This area should be reserved for:
Spirit noisy form quiet areas with shelves and furniture, Place materials so that they are
at the children's eye level and reachable, Ensure that traffic patterns do not allow
running - ANSWER-When arranging a classroom, which of the following are basic
principles to follow?
Writing classroom labels in only one language to avoid confusion - ANSWER-Having a
print-rich environment includes all of the following EXCEPT:
, Children worrying less about being neat and more about the task at hand - ANSWER-If
a classroom looks messy and disorganized, the effects might be all of the following
EXCEPT:
Helping children to feel successful by limiting responsibility - ANSWER-Pervasive
labeling has the effect of all of the following EXCEPT:
Firmly ensures compliance with rules and routines - ANSWER-Part of the emotional
environment of a classroom is the relationships between the teacher and the children.
Children learn and develop well in a nurturing relationship that includes all of the
following EXCEPT:
Allowing children to come up with a solution themselves - ANSWER-The emotional
balance of a classroom can be upset by conflict. Appropriate methods for a teacher to
use in handling conflict do NOT include:
Preparing explicit instructions, Following up instructions with focused, active practice,
Giving immediate feedback - ANSWER-Effective management of children with
behavioral problems would include:
Communicating behavioral expectations clearly before the lesson starts - ANSWER-
During a lesson, which of the following is the best method for classroom management?
On-the-spot corrections since you can't plan ahead for what might happen - ANSWER-
Considerations for additional behavior management include all of the following
EXCEPT:
When there will be multiple transitions during a lesson, When the lesson requires the
use of lots of equipment, When additional or unusual materials need to be distributed -
ANSWER-Additional behavioral management needs to be included in lesson planning in
which of the following situations?
Not allowing peer helpers because they might harm more than help by distracting the
students who have trouble staying on task - ANSWER-Behavioral management shroud
include specific techniques for students who have difficulty staying on task. Which one
of the following would NOT be appropriate?
Students don't necessarily need to see the teacher, but do need to see the blackboard,
poster, or whatever demonstrates the lesson - ANSWER-Room arrangement is part of
classroom management. Which of the following is NOT true about appropriate
arrangements?
Rely on standard clean-up rules to take care of the close of the lesson - ANSWER-In
order to make the best use of time and avoid lags in time that would allow student
restlessness, a teacher should:
