NES Assessment of Professional
Knowledge Exam-Graded A
b. The teacher would utilize the state standards to ensure that lesson plans and
curriculum align with mandated state course topics set by the state.
Explanation: Teachers must use the state standards to develop lesson plans and
curriculum development. State standards should be a foundational element in all
lessons and assessments. Failing to follow these state standards will cause students to
not have foundational skills for the next course. - ANSWER-Which of the following
resources would best provide a teacher with the educational topics needed to ensure
students meet the end-of-course expectations?
a. The teacher would utilize the district-adopted textbook to guide their lesson plan
development.
b. The teacher would utilize the state standards to ensure that lesson plans and
curriculum align with mandated state course topics set by the state.
c. The teacher would utilize the district pacing guide to ensure they are not falling
behind the district's expectations for the material that will be covered.
d. The teacher would use a test preparatory book to guide curriculum development and
lesson planning.
c. Critical consciousness
Explanation: Critical consciousness means that students are aware that there is
inequality in society and that it can be difficult to succeed. They should also be made
aware of how to make changes to improve chances for everyone. - ANSWER-Which of
the following elements of culturally relevant teaching places importance on the impact
on the greater society?
a. Academic success
b. Cultural consciousness
c. Critical consciousness
d. Cultural competence
b. after puberty, girls demonstrate lower self-confidence than do boys
,Explanation: After puberty, girls tend to have lower self-confidence than boys. Girls are
also more critical of their appearance than boys. In boys, there is a greater variation in
cognitive ability. Boys are also more likely to raise their hands and volunteer information
in class than girls. - ANSWER-Which of the following most accurately describes the
gender differences between boys and girls in the classroom?
a. girls show greater variations in cognitive ability than boys
b. after puberty, girls demonstrate lower self-confidence than do boys
c. boys prefer to engage in subjects they know they can do well, while girls prefer to try
new things
d. boys are less likely to raise their hands and volunteer information, while girls excel in
these areas
c. a student researches a topic of their choice, writes an essay, then performs a self-
assessment
Explanation: Self-regulation means a student has decided to take charge of their own
education. A self-regulating student will take responsibility for the work they produce, as
well as the means through which they produce it; this might involve critiquing their work
after the fact to evaluate ways in which they might improve on their next assignment. -
ANSWER-Which of the following would be considered an example of self-regulation in
students?
a. a student chooses which project they would like to research from a predetermined list
b. a student offers to edit another student's paper for them
c. a student researches a topic of their choice, writes an essay, then performs a self-
assessment
d. a student would rather learn online than through traditional pencil-paper methods
a. Reliability
Explanation: A assessment is reliable if we get the same results every time the same
test is given. Reliability is important because the assessment should provide information
about a student's achievement and progress. - ANSWER-What do you call the extent to
which an assessment yields consistent information about the knowledge, skills, or
abilities being assessed?
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Practicality
, d. Standardization
d. Males are naturally more aggressive than females.
Explanation: There are distinct differences between males and females. One difference
that is scientifically proven is aggression based on gender. Males show more
aggression in comparison to females. Males have more testosterone, a hormone that
triggers aggression. - ANSWER-Which of the following observations regarding gender
differences is scientifically proven to be true?
a. Females cannot perform jobs that are dominated by males.
b. Males are not as good as females when it comes to cooking.
c. Females are more intelligent than males.
d. Males are naturally more aggressive than females.
a. evaluating and communicating information
Explanation: The correct answer is: "evaluating and communicating information." The
intention of evaluating and communicating information is to teach students to accurately
interpret information and effectively communicate its meaning; this skill (along with other
"essential" skills) is necessary for students to succeed academically. - ANSWER-Which
of the following essential skills helps students to identify usefulness and credibility in
information?
a. evaluating and communicating information
b. developing models to demonstrate an understanding of content
c. asking questions pertaining to visual and text resources as well as during class
discussions
d. interpreting data as it applies to a specific topic or question
d. FERPA and IDEA
Explanation: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are the two main laws that safeguard the privacy
and confidentiality of student records. FERPA applies to all school districts that receive
federal funds, while IDEA specifically applies to children with disabilities. - ANSWER-
Which of the following federal laws protect the privacy and confidentiality of student
records?
a. IDEA and COPPA
Knowledge Exam-Graded A
b. The teacher would utilize the state standards to ensure that lesson plans and
curriculum align with mandated state course topics set by the state.
Explanation: Teachers must use the state standards to develop lesson plans and
curriculum development. State standards should be a foundational element in all
lessons and assessments. Failing to follow these state standards will cause students to
not have foundational skills for the next course. - ANSWER-Which of the following
resources would best provide a teacher with the educational topics needed to ensure
students meet the end-of-course expectations?
a. The teacher would utilize the district-adopted textbook to guide their lesson plan
development.
b. The teacher would utilize the state standards to ensure that lesson plans and
curriculum align with mandated state course topics set by the state.
c. The teacher would utilize the district pacing guide to ensure they are not falling
behind the district's expectations for the material that will be covered.
d. The teacher would use a test preparatory book to guide curriculum development and
lesson planning.
c. Critical consciousness
Explanation: Critical consciousness means that students are aware that there is
inequality in society and that it can be difficult to succeed. They should also be made
aware of how to make changes to improve chances for everyone. - ANSWER-Which of
the following elements of culturally relevant teaching places importance on the impact
on the greater society?
a. Academic success
b. Cultural consciousness
c. Critical consciousness
d. Cultural competence
b. after puberty, girls demonstrate lower self-confidence than do boys
,Explanation: After puberty, girls tend to have lower self-confidence than boys. Girls are
also more critical of their appearance than boys. In boys, there is a greater variation in
cognitive ability. Boys are also more likely to raise their hands and volunteer information
in class than girls. - ANSWER-Which of the following most accurately describes the
gender differences between boys and girls in the classroom?
a. girls show greater variations in cognitive ability than boys
b. after puberty, girls demonstrate lower self-confidence than do boys
c. boys prefer to engage in subjects they know they can do well, while girls prefer to try
new things
d. boys are less likely to raise their hands and volunteer information, while girls excel in
these areas
c. a student researches a topic of their choice, writes an essay, then performs a self-
assessment
Explanation: Self-regulation means a student has decided to take charge of their own
education. A self-regulating student will take responsibility for the work they produce, as
well as the means through which they produce it; this might involve critiquing their work
after the fact to evaluate ways in which they might improve on their next assignment. -
ANSWER-Which of the following would be considered an example of self-regulation in
students?
a. a student chooses which project they would like to research from a predetermined list
b. a student offers to edit another student's paper for them
c. a student researches a topic of their choice, writes an essay, then performs a self-
assessment
d. a student would rather learn online than through traditional pencil-paper methods
a. Reliability
Explanation: A assessment is reliable if we get the same results every time the same
test is given. Reliability is important because the assessment should provide information
about a student's achievement and progress. - ANSWER-What do you call the extent to
which an assessment yields consistent information about the knowledge, skills, or
abilities being assessed?
a. Reliability
b. Validity
c. Practicality
, d. Standardization
d. Males are naturally more aggressive than females.
Explanation: There are distinct differences between males and females. One difference
that is scientifically proven is aggression based on gender. Males show more
aggression in comparison to females. Males have more testosterone, a hormone that
triggers aggression. - ANSWER-Which of the following observations regarding gender
differences is scientifically proven to be true?
a. Females cannot perform jobs that are dominated by males.
b. Males are not as good as females when it comes to cooking.
c. Females are more intelligent than males.
d. Males are naturally more aggressive than females.
a. evaluating and communicating information
Explanation: The correct answer is: "evaluating and communicating information." The
intention of evaluating and communicating information is to teach students to accurately
interpret information and effectively communicate its meaning; this skill (along with other
"essential" skills) is necessary for students to succeed academically. - ANSWER-Which
of the following essential skills helps students to identify usefulness and credibility in
information?
a. evaluating and communicating information
b. developing models to demonstrate an understanding of content
c. asking questions pertaining to visual and text resources as well as during class
discussions
d. interpreting data as it applies to a specific topic or question
d. FERPA and IDEA
Explanation: The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are the two main laws that safeguard the privacy
and confidentiality of student records. FERPA applies to all school districts that receive
federal funds, while IDEA specifically applies to children with disabilities. - ANSWER-
Which of the following federal laws protect the privacy and confidentiality of student
records?
a. IDEA and COPPA
