PGA PGM ASSOCIATE QUALIFYING
BOARD EVALUATION SCRIPT 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What are the "SMART" characteristics of an effective goal? Answer:
S- Specific
M- Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Relative
T - Time Orientated
⩥ An instructor should set the goals of the lesson before instructing and
observing the student.. Answer: False
⩥ Conducting an opening interview is the first step in a lesson
progression.. Answer: False
⩥ Selecting appropriate activities is the first step in a lesson progression.
Answer: False
⩥ In general, five is the maximum number of instructional goals that can
be effectively addressed in a lesson.. Answer: False
,⩥ Lesson goals are established so instructors can develop procedures for
what they would like to accomplish in a specified amount of time..
Answer: True
⩥ How should lesson activities be selected. Answer: Base them on
lesson goals that achieve lesson goals
⩥ Demonstrations assist learning because modeling a skill conveys
specific information about how to perform the skill. Answer: true
⩥ What is a good way to capture and keep a student's interest in
learning?. Answer: connecting with the student's interests and
experiences; maintain their attention; use stories, metaphors, and
analogies
⩥ What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost
when the lesson transitions from one physical or conceptual activity to
another?. Answer: offer clarification-continually remind students of what
they are supposed to be doing, why it is important for them to do so,
prevents students from believing they are just
⩥ What are ways to convey enthusiasm for the students and the subject?.
Answer: smiling, using descriptive/animated explanations, and investing
time in planning and reflecting on a lesson
, ⩥ What are the seven keys to effective demonstrations?. Answer: -plan
and prepare
-strive for clarity
-show passion and enthusiasm
-use proper voice projection
-vary vocal pitch
-pause before and after important points
-act confidently
⩥ Good mentors are resourceful and enthusiastic in transferring their
knowledge and skills to protégés. Answer: true
⩥ Skilled teachers rehearse and repeat instructional patterns until they
become subconscious, automatic routines.. Answer: true
⩥ Critical incidents are an effective place to start when writing a
teaching journal.. Answer: true-events that stand out (for any reason) in
the mind of the teacher
⩥ What is the most effective means by which teachers can improve their
instructional skills?. Answer: reflective teaching-where teachers question
the what, how, and why of their teaching
BOARD EVALUATION SCRIPT 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ What are the "SMART" characteristics of an effective goal? Answer:
S- Specific
M- Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Relative
T - Time Orientated
⩥ An instructor should set the goals of the lesson before instructing and
observing the student.. Answer: False
⩥ Conducting an opening interview is the first step in a lesson
progression.. Answer: False
⩥ Selecting appropriate activities is the first step in a lesson progression.
Answer: False
⩥ In general, five is the maximum number of instructional goals that can
be effectively addressed in a lesson.. Answer: False
,⩥ Lesson goals are established so instructors can develop procedures for
what they would like to accomplish in a specified amount of time..
Answer: True
⩥ How should lesson activities be selected. Answer: Base them on
lesson goals that achieve lesson goals
⩥ Demonstrations assist learning because modeling a skill conveys
specific information about how to perform the skill. Answer: true
⩥ What is a good way to capture and keep a student's interest in
learning?. Answer: connecting with the student's interests and
experiences; maintain their attention; use stories, metaphors, and
analogies
⩥ What is a good way instructors can be sure a student does not get lost
when the lesson transitions from one physical or conceptual activity to
another?. Answer: offer clarification-continually remind students of what
they are supposed to be doing, why it is important for them to do so,
prevents students from believing they are just
⩥ What are ways to convey enthusiasm for the students and the subject?.
Answer: smiling, using descriptive/animated explanations, and investing
time in planning and reflecting on a lesson
, ⩥ What are the seven keys to effective demonstrations?. Answer: -plan
and prepare
-strive for clarity
-show passion and enthusiasm
-use proper voice projection
-vary vocal pitch
-pause before and after important points
-act confidently
⩥ Good mentors are resourceful and enthusiastic in transferring their
knowledge and skills to protégés. Answer: true
⩥ Skilled teachers rehearse and repeat instructional patterns until they
become subconscious, automatic routines.. Answer: true
⩥ Critical incidents are an effective place to start when writing a
teaching journal.. Answer: true-events that stand out (for any reason) in
the mind of the teacher
⩥ What is the most effective means by which teachers can improve their
instructional skills?. Answer: reflective teaching-where teachers question
the what, how, and why of their teaching
