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Which of the following strategies is most likely to increase students' self-motivation during a
unit?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of metacognition on the
learning of elementary students? Students benefit from receiving explicit instruction on
when to use cognitive strategies.
Which of the following teacher strategies is most effective for motivating elementary students to
read recreationally? Offering incentives, such as rewards for the number of pages read
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? zone of proximal development
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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 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? 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? Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
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? Auditory
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Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research? Boys are
more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success. Erikson
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom. Maslow
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress. Watson
Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are introduced to new
information one step at a time. Thorndike
A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to grow plants and
study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals for involving the
community. Which of the following describes the best first step for the teacher's action plan?
Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project
Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following strategies is most likely to increase students' self-motivation during a
unit?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the impact of metacognition on the
learning of elementary students? Students benefit from receiving explicit instruction on
when to use cognitive strategies.
Which of the following teacher strategies is most effective for motivating elementary students to
read recreationally? Offering incentives, such as rewards for the number of pages read
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? zone of proximal development
, Praxis PLT Study Guide
Questions With Complete Solutions
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 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? 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? Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
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? Auditory
, Praxis PLT Study Guide
Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research? Boys are
more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.
Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent
opportunities for success. Erikson
Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel
accepted in the classroom. Maslow
Students are given a reward for positive behavior and academic success and a consequence for
negative behavior and lack of academic progress. Watson
Students are assessed and encouraged to work at their own pace as they are introduced to new
information one step at a time. Thorndike
A science teacher wants to build a garden on school property for students to grow plants and
study life cycles. The teacher creates an action plan that includes goals for involving the
community. Which of the following describes the best first step for the teacher's action plan?
Meeting with administrators to talk about the purpose and scope of the project
