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PPR EC-12 (TEST 160) Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A teacher works with an English language learner who is reading at
the beginning level of proficiency. The teacher provides the student with text
written in English to read out loud. Which of the following is not a true
statement about the student?
A.The student has difficulty decoding the words throughout the text.
B. The student comprehends isolated words or phrases.
C. The student uses visual cues to figure out words in the text.
D. The student comprehend grade level text only if provided enough time to
read the text slowly..
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Ans: The correct answer is D
Why? Because a student at the beginning level of proficiency in reading
would not be able to read grade level text regardless of the amount of time
allotted.
Eliminate A-C because:
At the beginning level:
They would have trouble with decoding, they would be able to grasp some
isolated words/phrases, and will depend on visual cues for comprehension.
Question: Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
Ans: (1) Trust vs. Mistrust; (0 - 1.5-hope)
(2) Autonomy vs. Shame; (1.5-3-will)
(3) Initiative vs. Guilt; (4-6y-purpose)
(4) Industry vs. Inferiority;(6-12 y-competency)
(5) Identity vs. Confusion;(12-18y- infidelity)
(6) Intimacy vs. Isolation; (18-40y-love)
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Question: At-Risk Students
Ans: Students typically troubled with socioeconomic challenges.
They have a disadvantage in achieving academic, social/career goals. Also
a low-achieving learner falling between regular/SpEd.
Question: Initiative vs. Guilt
Ans: Erikson's third stage in which the child finds
Independence in planning, playing and other activities.
Teaches child direction and purpose.
Failure to acquire skills leaves children with a sense of guilt, self-doubt,
and lack of initiative.
Question: Centration
Ans: I
n Piaget's theory, the tendency of a young child to focus only on one
feature of an object while ignoring other relevant features
Question: Cognitive Development
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Ans: One of the 4 domains of human development (physical, cognitive,
social, emotional)
Increasing complexity of thought and reasoning.
Question: A teacher has an English language learner who exhibits the
following characteristics:
•Can participate in most writing activities, with second language acquisition
support.
• uses predominantly grade appropriate English right, using some detail.
•With support from the teacher, has an emerging ability to express yourself
using self generated, connected text.
•Occasionally exhibits second language acquisition errors.
Which of the following levels of proficiency best describes the student?
A.Beginning
B.Intermediate
C.Advanced
D.Advanced high
PPR EC-12 (TEST 160) Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question: A teacher works with an English language learner who is reading at
the beginning level of proficiency. The teacher provides the student with text
written in English to read out loud. Which of the following is not a true
statement about the student?
A.The student has difficulty decoding the words throughout the text.
B. The student comprehends isolated words or phrases.
C. The student uses visual cues to figure out words in the text.
D. The student comprehend grade level text only if provided enough time to
read the text slowly..
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Ans: The correct answer is D
Why? Because a student at the beginning level of proficiency in reading
would not be able to read grade level text regardless of the amount of time
allotted.
Eliminate A-C because:
At the beginning level:
They would have trouble with decoding, they would be able to grasp some
isolated words/phrases, and will depend on visual cues for comprehension.
Question: Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development
Ans: (1) Trust vs. Mistrust; (0 - 1.5-hope)
(2) Autonomy vs. Shame; (1.5-3-will)
(3) Initiative vs. Guilt; (4-6y-purpose)
(4) Industry vs. Inferiority;(6-12 y-competency)
(5) Identity vs. Confusion;(12-18y- infidelity)
(6) Intimacy vs. Isolation; (18-40y-love)
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Question: At-Risk Students
Ans: Students typically troubled with socioeconomic challenges.
They have a disadvantage in achieving academic, social/career goals. Also
a low-achieving learner falling between regular/SpEd.
Question: Initiative vs. Guilt
Ans: Erikson's third stage in which the child finds
Independence in planning, playing and other activities.
Teaches child direction and purpose.
Failure to acquire skills leaves children with a sense of guilt, self-doubt,
and lack of initiative.
Question: Centration
Ans: I
n Piaget's theory, the tendency of a young child to focus only on one
feature of an object while ignoring other relevant features
Question: Cognitive Development
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Ans: One of the 4 domains of human development (physical, cognitive,
social, emotional)
Increasing complexity of thought and reasoning.
Question: A teacher has an English language learner who exhibits the
following characteristics:
•Can participate in most writing activities, with second language acquisition
support.
• uses predominantly grade appropriate English right, using some detail.
•With support from the teacher, has an emerging ability to express yourself
using self generated, connected text.
•Occasionally exhibits second language acquisition errors.
Which of the following levels of proficiency best describes the student?
A.Beginning
B.Intermediate
C.Advanced
D.Advanced high
