FAML 430 Exam 3 Questions and
Answers Fall 2025-2026 Update
100% Correct -BYU
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are research-based characteristics of effective teachers?. ANSWER -Responsive,
enthusiastic, caring, warm responses, generous with praise
What is Vygotsky's ZPD?. ANSWER -the space between what the learner can do
independently and what they can do while participating with others capable
What has research found to be key to successful classroom management?. ANSWER -
preventative measures
What factors impact the socialization of teachers?. ANSWER -management styles,
expectations, SES and gender
How does academic performance change based on gender from middle school to
college?. ANSWER -Girls falter more in high school and do better in elementary
When is it anticipated that the gap between the majority and minority ethnic groups
may be closed?. ANSWER -narrowing by 2020
What are Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?. ANSWER -logical-mathematical
linguistic
, body kinesthetic
musical
spacial
interpersonal
intrapersonal
naturalistic
What are the key characteristics of teacher-directed philosophies of learning?.
ANSWER -more emphasis on how teachers teach
What are the key characteristics of learner-directed philosophies of learning?.
ANSWER -philosophies to develop the child rather than the subject
Field-independent. ANSWER -analytical/logical approach; relates well to impersonal,
abstract info independent of context
Field-dependent. ANSWER -works well in groups & perceives things in terms of the
whole context
How might learning style be different based on ethnic orientation?. ANSWER -
collectively oriented families tend to be more open toward feelings and personal
interactions and more proficient at nonverbal communication than children from
individualistic families.
Types of tests offers?. ANSWER -Authentic assessments and Standardized tests
Answers Fall 2025-2026 Update
100% Correct -BYU
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are research-based characteristics of effective teachers?. ANSWER -Responsive,
enthusiastic, caring, warm responses, generous with praise
What is Vygotsky's ZPD?. ANSWER -the space between what the learner can do
independently and what they can do while participating with others capable
What has research found to be key to successful classroom management?. ANSWER -
preventative measures
What factors impact the socialization of teachers?. ANSWER -management styles,
expectations, SES and gender
How does academic performance change based on gender from middle school to
college?. ANSWER -Girls falter more in high school and do better in elementary
When is it anticipated that the gap between the majority and minority ethnic groups
may be closed?. ANSWER -narrowing by 2020
What are Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences?. ANSWER -logical-mathematical
linguistic
, body kinesthetic
musical
spacial
interpersonal
intrapersonal
naturalistic
What are the key characteristics of teacher-directed philosophies of learning?.
ANSWER -more emphasis on how teachers teach
What are the key characteristics of learner-directed philosophies of learning?.
ANSWER -philosophies to develop the child rather than the subject
Field-independent. ANSWER -analytical/logical approach; relates well to impersonal,
abstract info independent of context
Field-dependent. ANSWER -works well in groups & perceives things in terms of the
whole context
How might learning style be different based on ethnic orientation?. ANSWER -
collectively oriented families tend to be more open toward feelings and personal
interactions and more proficient at nonverbal communication than children from
individualistic families.
Types of tests offers?. ANSWER -Authentic assessments and Standardized tests
