TEPC 5800: EC-12 PRACTICE TEST 2
EXAM QUESTION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
,1. The students in an eighth-grade class represent a wide range of levels of cognitive
development, from concrete operational to formal operational though. The teacher's
best strategy for adapting instruction to accommodate this degree of cognitive variation
among students would be to:
make use of experiential and hands-on activities to complement and illustrate more
abstract content.
group students as much as possible according to level of cognitive development.
plan to work with students one-on-one to the greatest extent possible.
target instruction at the average level of cognitive development represented by the class
overall. - ANSWERmake use of experiential and hands-on activities to complement and
illustrate more abstract content.
2. A high school junior tells a teacher that he intends to drop out of school because
school is a waste of time and a full-time job would enable him to earn a lot of money.
The teacher is most likely to be able to discuss this issue effectively with the student if
the teacher is aware that many students at this age:
focus on the present and have trouble appreciating long-term consequences.
are not yet able to recognize and distinguish the diverse roles of individuals and groups
in society.
find it difficult to apply reasoning skills to any issues that are affecting their own lives.
view the authority figures in their lives, including teachers, as being able to make the
best decisions. - ANSWERfocus on the present and have trouble appreciating long-term
consequences.
Use the information below to answer the two questions that follow.
A third-grade teacher finds that her class includes a number of English Language
learners who have varying levels of English language proficiency. As the school year
begins, the teacher is considering ways to adapt instruction and assessment to meet
these student's needs.
3. The teacher plans to modify lessons and materials for the English Language
Learners in ways that will address their language needs and facilitate learning. In
making the modifications, it is most important for the teacher to create modified lessons
and materials that:
present simplified, less academically demanding versions of the content and concepts
that are included in the original lessons.
include only those words and language structures that are already familiar to the
English Language Learners.
focus mainly on the acquisition of basic knowledge through teacher presentation -
ANSWERaddress the same instructional goals and objectives as those addressed in
the original lessons.
, 4. When assessing the English Language Learners in his classes, the teacher can best
ensure accurate assessment of the students' learning by:
using various assessments, including written, oral, and performance measures, to allow
students multiple opportunities to show what they have learned.
permitting the students to determine on their own when they are ready to be assessed
in particular areas of instructional content.
assessing the students frequently (e.g., on a weekly basis) so that intervals between
tests are short and the amount of material assessed at any one time is minimized.
placing equal emphasis on the teacher's assessment of students learning and student
learning and students' assessment of their own learning. - ANSWERusing various
assessments, including written, oral, and performance measures, to allow students
multiple opportunities to show what they have learned.
5. A sixth-grade classroom includes students with special needs who regularly spend
time in the school's resource room. In planning and organizing instruction for this class,
it is most important for the teacher to take steps to ensure that the students with special
needs:
focus on learning experiences that emphasize collaborative rather than individual work.
do not experience feelings of social isolation from their peers.
spend most time engaged in self-selected activities geared toward their own strengths
and preferences.
have ample opportunity to interact with others who have similar needs - ANSWERdo not
experience feelings of social isolation from their peers.
6. A high school teacher's classes include students from different cultural backgrounds.
The teacher notes that relations among diverse student groups are sometimes tense
and include occasional verbal conflict. The teacher can best respond to the observed
tensions by using which of the following approaches?
Reinforce student recognition of the benefits of cooperation by setting up a system in
which some members of the class receive meaningful rewards for exhibiting positive
behavior during specified periods of time.
Use a seating arrangement that separates students from different groups, and organize
group work to accommodate student's preferences regarding peers with whom they
would like to work.
Work with students to create a set of clearly defined guidelines for behavior and
interactions in the classroom, and insist that all students consistently adhere to the
guidelines.
Implement a grading system in which studen - ANSWERWork with students to create a
set of clearly defined guidelines for behavior and interactions in the classroom, and
insist that all students consistently adhere to the guidelines.
7. An English teacher plans to assign a major research project to students in a mixed-
ability class. The teacher wishes to implement the project in a way that will build
confidence and positive expectations among the class's lower-achieving students.
Which of the following approaches is most likely to help the teacher achieve this goal?
EXAM QUESTION WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
,1. The students in an eighth-grade class represent a wide range of levels of cognitive
development, from concrete operational to formal operational though. The teacher's
best strategy for adapting instruction to accommodate this degree of cognitive variation
among students would be to:
make use of experiential and hands-on activities to complement and illustrate more
abstract content.
group students as much as possible according to level of cognitive development.
plan to work with students one-on-one to the greatest extent possible.
target instruction at the average level of cognitive development represented by the class
overall. - ANSWERmake use of experiential and hands-on activities to complement and
illustrate more abstract content.
2. A high school junior tells a teacher that he intends to drop out of school because
school is a waste of time and a full-time job would enable him to earn a lot of money.
The teacher is most likely to be able to discuss this issue effectively with the student if
the teacher is aware that many students at this age:
focus on the present and have trouble appreciating long-term consequences.
are not yet able to recognize and distinguish the diverse roles of individuals and groups
in society.
find it difficult to apply reasoning skills to any issues that are affecting their own lives.
view the authority figures in their lives, including teachers, as being able to make the
best decisions. - ANSWERfocus on the present and have trouble appreciating long-term
consequences.
Use the information below to answer the two questions that follow.
A third-grade teacher finds that her class includes a number of English Language
learners who have varying levels of English language proficiency. As the school year
begins, the teacher is considering ways to adapt instruction and assessment to meet
these student's needs.
3. The teacher plans to modify lessons and materials for the English Language
Learners in ways that will address their language needs and facilitate learning. In
making the modifications, it is most important for the teacher to create modified lessons
and materials that:
present simplified, less academically demanding versions of the content and concepts
that are included in the original lessons.
include only those words and language structures that are already familiar to the
English Language Learners.
focus mainly on the acquisition of basic knowledge through teacher presentation -
ANSWERaddress the same instructional goals and objectives as those addressed in
the original lessons.
, 4. When assessing the English Language Learners in his classes, the teacher can best
ensure accurate assessment of the students' learning by:
using various assessments, including written, oral, and performance measures, to allow
students multiple opportunities to show what they have learned.
permitting the students to determine on their own when they are ready to be assessed
in particular areas of instructional content.
assessing the students frequently (e.g., on a weekly basis) so that intervals between
tests are short and the amount of material assessed at any one time is minimized.
placing equal emphasis on the teacher's assessment of students learning and student
learning and students' assessment of their own learning. - ANSWERusing various
assessments, including written, oral, and performance measures, to allow students
multiple opportunities to show what they have learned.
5. A sixth-grade classroom includes students with special needs who regularly spend
time in the school's resource room. In planning and organizing instruction for this class,
it is most important for the teacher to take steps to ensure that the students with special
needs:
focus on learning experiences that emphasize collaborative rather than individual work.
do not experience feelings of social isolation from their peers.
spend most time engaged in self-selected activities geared toward their own strengths
and preferences.
have ample opportunity to interact with others who have similar needs - ANSWERdo not
experience feelings of social isolation from their peers.
6. A high school teacher's classes include students from different cultural backgrounds.
The teacher notes that relations among diverse student groups are sometimes tense
and include occasional verbal conflict. The teacher can best respond to the observed
tensions by using which of the following approaches?
Reinforce student recognition of the benefits of cooperation by setting up a system in
which some members of the class receive meaningful rewards for exhibiting positive
behavior during specified periods of time.
Use a seating arrangement that separates students from different groups, and organize
group work to accommodate student's preferences regarding peers with whom they
would like to work.
Work with students to create a set of clearly defined guidelines for behavior and
interactions in the classroom, and insist that all students consistently adhere to the
guidelines.
Implement a grading system in which studen - ANSWERWork with students to create a
set of clearly defined guidelines for behavior and interactions in the classroom, and
insist that all students consistently adhere to the guidelines.
7. An English teacher plans to assign a major research project to students in a mixed-
ability class. The teacher wishes to implement the project in a way that will build
confidence and positive expectations among the class's lower-achieving students.
Which of the following approaches is most likely to help the teacher achieve this goal?
