EDF3151 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as
having them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the
following? - ANS Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - ANS Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - ANS An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - ANS I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - ANS emphasis.
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,Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just
read? - ANS She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher
checked to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other
equipment she needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -
ANS Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
following, what is the best teacher action? - ANS Ask, "What is one of the things the British
did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - ANS equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement
in response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - ANS "What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
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, Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - ANS the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - ANS 36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - ANS teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - ANS equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
ANS teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
ANS closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - ANS
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - ANS reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - ANS Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less
preferred activity is an application of the: - ANS Premack Principle.
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CORRECT ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2025/2026.
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as
having them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the
following? - ANS Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - ANS Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - ANS An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - ANS I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - ANS emphasis.
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,Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just
read? - ANS She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher
checked to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other
equipment she needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? -
ANS Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
following, what is the best teacher action? - ANS Ask, "What is one of the things the British
did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - ANS equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement
in response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - ANS "What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
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, Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - ANS the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - ANS 36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - ANS teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - ANS equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
ANS teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: -
ANS closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - ANS
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best
describes: - ANS reinforcement
Which of the following is the most valid description of learning from a behaviorist point of
view? - ANS Changes in observable behavior occurring as a result of experience
Using a more frequent or more desired activity as a reinforcer for a less frequent or less
preferred activity is an application of the: - ANS Premack Principle.
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