FTCE Professional education exam
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What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? CORRECT ANSWERS
problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is
CORRECT ANSWERS cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher
using? CORRECT ANSWERS modeled reading
An elementary mathematics teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the
order of operations. This phrase is an example of a CORRECT ANSWERS mnemonic
device.
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? CORRECT ANSWERS knowledge
The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to
CORRECT ANSWERS establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows
students to CORRECT ANSWERS use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting
unfamiliar ideas.
A science teacher is concerned about students' abilities to read the state-adopted
textbook. The teacher employs a technique that uses a passage from the book but
systematically eliminates every 6th or 7th word in the passage. Which of the following
techniques is the teacher using? CORRECT ANSWERS Cloze reading
A fifth grade student has difficulty with reading. Which of the following is the most
appropriate assessment to diagnose the needs of this student? CORRECT ANSWERS
criterion-referenced reading assessment
A high school social studies teacher is asked to choose between two different American
history textbooks. When deciding which textbook to use for classroom instruction, the
teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS compare each book to the established district
and state curriculum standards for the course
,Which of the following assessment strategies involves the systematic collection of
students' work? CORRECT ANSWERS Portfolio
A student has recently begun to struggle with staying focused on class material and
frequently forgets to turn in completed assignments. The student's grades are below
ability level. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate? CORRECT
ANSWERS verbal encouragement and visual cues
KWL charts, Venn diagrams, thematic webs, concept maps, cause and effect charts,
timelines, and T-charts are all examples of CORRECT ANSWERS graphic organizers.
What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated
for special education services? CORRECT ANSWERS meeting with the parents to
discuss alternatives for meeting the student's needs
During an instructional unit focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, students ask
several questions that the teacher is uncomfortable answering. Which of the following is
the most appropriate way to handle the student inquiries? CORRECT ANSWERS
inviting a presenter from the local drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and
respond to student questions
A student has excessive absences from school, and the teacher is concerned about
how the absences are affecting the student's academic progress. Which of the following
is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take first? CORRECT ANSWERS
holding a student-teacher conference
Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English
language learners because it CORRECT ANSWERS allows the teacher to evaluate
student growth over time
Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning?
CORRECT ANSWERS Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the
formation of mental structures, and the processing of information and beliefs.
A 1st-grade teacher uses a transparency to show students the procedure for putting a
heading on a paper. This is an example of which of the following techniques?
CORRECT ANSWERS Cognitive modeling
Cognitive development depends on biological maturation, experience with the physical
environment, experience with the social environment, and equilibration. This theory was
first introduced by which of the following theorists? CORRECT ANSWERS Jean Piaget
In planning for a unit of instruction, a teacher has determined the needs, interests, and
abilities of the students. In identifying the objectives for the unit, what criterion should be
applied next? CORRECT ANSWERS The objectives should conform to state standards
, What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of
instruction? CORRECT ANSWERS appropriateness for meeting student needs and
state standards
To ensure that ALL students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS create a course outline and
distribute a hard copy to each student.
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so.
Which strategy would address the problem directly? CORRECT ANSWERS creating an
academic contract between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? CORRECT ANSWERS using enthusiastic hand and eye
gestures to introduce a unit on Florida history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS
assign a responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? CORRECT ANSWERS promoting
student cultures that are studied, shared, and celebrated
An at-risk student is starting to show a decline in achievement within the last month.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to assist this student?
CORRECT ANSWERS providing activities that will motivate the student through
success
A teacher has noted there are several students who are performing below grade level in
their reading comprehension, in addition to a student with a hearing impairment. Which
of the following would be an appropriate practice to introduce in the classroom?
CORRECT ANSWERS using closed-caption videos
A statement conveying a student's present academic and functional level should be
placed with the student's technological needs in a(an) CORRECT ANSWERS individual
educational plan
A visually impaired student is unable to read printed material of any size. The teacher
has asked the class to write a one-paragraph summary of their last social studies
chapter. Which piece of equipment should this student use to write the paragraph?
CORRECT ANSWERS braille typewriter
A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be
CORRECT ANSWERS seeking input from a peer teacher.
questions with verified solutions |
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What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? CORRECT ANSWERS
problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups is
CORRECT ANSWERS cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher
using? CORRECT ANSWERS modeled reading
An elementary mathematics teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the
order of operations. This phrase is an example of a CORRECT ANSWERS mnemonic
device.
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? CORRECT ANSWERS knowledge
The most effective method for enhancing a student's ability to write a paper is to
CORRECT ANSWERS establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students' interests, as it allows
students to CORRECT ANSWERS use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting
unfamiliar ideas.
A science teacher is concerned about students' abilities to read the state-adopted
textbook. The teacher employs a technique that uses a passage from the book but
systematically eliminates every 6th or 7th word in the passage. Which of the following
techniques is the teacher using? CORRECT ANSWERS Cloze reading
A fifth grade student has difficulty with reading. Which of the following is the most
appropriate assessment to diagnose the needs of this student? CORRECT ANSWERS
criterion-referenced reading assessment
A high school social studies teacher is asked to choose between two different American
history textbooks. When deciding which textbook to use for classroom instruction, the
teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS compare each book to the established district
and state curriculum standards for the course
,Which of the following assessment strategies involves the systematic collection of
students' work? CORRECT ANSWERS Portfolio
A student has recently begun to struggle with staying focused on class material and
frequently forgets to turn in completed assignments. The student's grades are below
ability level. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate? CORRECT
ANSWERS verbal encouragement and visual cues
KWL charts, Venn diagrams, thematic webs, concept maps, cause and effect charts,
timelines, and T-charts are all examples of CORRECT ANSWERS graphic organizers.
What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated
for special education services? CORRECT ANSWERS meeting with the parents to
discuss alternatives for meeting the student's needs
During an instructional unit focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, students ask
several questions that the teacher is uncomfortable answering. Which of the following is
the most appropriate way to handle the student inquiries? CORRECT ANSWERS
inviting a presenter from the local drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and
respond to student questions
A student has excessive absences from school, and the teacher is concerned about
how the absences are affecting the student's academic progress. Which of the following
is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take first? CORRECT ANSWERS
holding a student-teacher conference
Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English
language learners because it CORRECT ANSWERS allows the teacher to evaluate
student growth over time
Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning?
CORRECT ANSWERS Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the
formation of mental structures, and the processing of information and beliefs.
A 1st-grade teacher uses a transparency to show students the procedure for putting a
heading on a paper. This is an example of which of the following techniques?
CORRECT ANSWERS Cognitive modeling
Cognitive development depends on biological maturation, experience with the physical
environment, experience with the social environment, and equilibration. This theory was
first introduced by which of the following theorists? CORRECT ANSWERS Jean Piaget
In planning for a unit of instruction, a teacher has determined the needs, interests, and
abilities of the students. In identifying the objectives for the unit, what criterion should be
applied next? CORRECT ANSWERS The objectives should conform to state standards
, What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of
instruction? CORRECT ANSWERS appropriateness for meeting student needs and
state standards
To ensure that ALL students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS create a course outline and
distribute a hard copy to each student.
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so.
Which strategy would address the problem directly? CORRECT ANSWERS creating an
academic contract between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? CORRECT ANSWERS using enthusiastic hand and eye
gestures to introduce a unit on Florida history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should CORRECT ANSWERS
assign a responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? CORRECT ANSWERS promoting
student cultures that are studied, shared, and celebrated
An at-risk student is starting to show a decline in achievement within the last month.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to assist this student?
CORRECT ANSWERS providing activities that will motivate the student through
success
A teacher has noted there are several students who are performing below grade level in
their reading comprehension, in addition to a student with a hearing impairment. Which
of the following would be an appropriate practice to introduce in the classroom?
CORRECT ANSWERS using closed-caption videos
A statement conveying a student's present academic and functional level should be
placed with the student's technological needs in a(an) CORRECT ANSWERS individual
educational plan
A visually impaired student is unable to read printed material of any size. The teacher
has asked the class to write a one-paragraph summary of their last social studies
chapter. Which piece of equipment should this student use to write the paragraph?
CORRECT ANSWERS braille typewriter
A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be
CORRECT ANSWERS seeking input from a peer teacher.
