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Praxis PLT K-6 5622 Form 1 Questions With
Correct Answers
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during whole-
class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice.
The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who are
then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition - answer✔A. Zone of proximal development
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at the
beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can...
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
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D. prepare for new information they will be learning - answer✔B. determine actual progress to
see if they reached their goals
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is
reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test - answer✔C. Achievement test
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?" Students
work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism - answer✔D. Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
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D. Providing general comments such as "insightful" - answer✔C. Assigning a B for content and
an A for mechanics
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in loud
environments.
Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student
demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory - answer✔D. Auditory
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. - answer✔B. Boys
are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success.
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A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔D. Erikson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔B. Maslow
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔A. Watson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
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Praxis PLT K-6 5622 Form 1 Questions With
Correct Answers
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during whole-
class instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice.
The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who are
then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition - answer✔A. Zone of proximal development
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at the
beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can...
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
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D. prepare for new information they will be learning - answer✔B. determine actual progress to
see if they reached their goals
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is
reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test - answer✔C. Achievement test
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?" Students
work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism - answer✔D. Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
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D. Providing general comments such as "insightful" - answer✔C. Assigning a B for content and
an A for mechanics
A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and
following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in loud
environments.
Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student
demonstrates?
A. Behavioral
B. Visual
C. Speech/language
D. Auditory - answer✔D. Auditory
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?
A. No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.
B. Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
C. Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.
D. Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression. - answer✔B. Boys
are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success.
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A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔D. Erikson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔B. Maslow
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress.
A. Watson
B. Maslow
C. Thorndike
D. Erikson - answer✔A. Watson
Which behavioral theorist best implements his theory on the following classroom practice?
