PECT PREK 4 PRACTICE TEST MODULE 1
PRACTICE PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and
which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity
for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe
a tree and a set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort
the blocks into categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them
in order from smallest to biggest Answer: C
◉ A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of
paper. She then has students draw a line connecting opposing
corners. The class discusses their findings. What is she trying to
teach the students about?
a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
,d. Slope Answer: B
◉ Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students
find that with some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical
stacks exactly the same height. With other groups of blocks, there is
one block left over. What concept could be introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above Answer: A
◉ A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition.
Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis Answer: D
◉ A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle,
circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage for
which mathematical concept?
,a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability Answer: A
◉ A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings
and asks the questions: "Which building has more windows? Which
building has fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is the
teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above Answer: C
◉ Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the
numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
d. Writing numbers 1-10 Answer: A
, ◉ A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit
and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two
digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct except for
two subtraction problems. How should the teacher correct the
student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above Answer: C
◉ How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather
changes in a kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation using
information from a local newspaper
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their appropriate
season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit
affects the seasons
d. Explore the weather of different countries Answer: B
PRACTICE PAPER 2026 COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
◉ A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and
which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity
for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe
a tree and a set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort
the blocks into categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them
in order from smallest to biggest Answer: C
◉ A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of
paper. She then has students draw a line connecting opposing
corners. The class discusses their findings. What is she trying to
teach the students about?
a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
,d. Slope Answer: B
◉ Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students
find that with some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical
stacks exactly the same height. With other groups of blocks, there is
one block left over. What concept could be introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above Answer: A
◉ A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition.
Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis Answer: D
◉ A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle,
circle pattern at a math center. This practice is setting the stage for
which mathematical concept?
,a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability Answer: A
◉ A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings
and asks the questions: "Which building has more windows? Which
building has fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is the
teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above Answer: C
◉ Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the
numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
d. Writing numbers 1-10 Answer: A
, ◉ A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit
and one digit numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two
digit numbers. The student gets all the problems correct except for
two subtraction problems. How should the teacher correct the
student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above Answer: C
◉ How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather
changes in a kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation using
information from a local newspaper
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their appropriate
season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit
affects the seasons
d. Explore the weather of different countries Answer: B
