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A high-school English teacher has selected a daily objective which states, "Students will demonstrate an understanding of tone and theme in poetry." Which of the following assessments would be appropriate to use with this objective? - Answer-reading a poem independently and making annotation marks to explain the tone and theme A mathematics teacher gives her class a two-question clicker quiz at the end of each class period and tabulates their answers according to their mathematical understanding, misconceptions, and error patterns. If her goal is improvement in her students' mathematical proficiency, her best use of the data would be to use it to - Answer-inform upcoming instructional strategies. According to Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs, a person cannot achieve a sense of belonging without first: - Answer-having their safety needs met. which of the following classroom practices best models Eric Erikson's behavioral theory? - AnswerStudents are given differentiated assignments that allow them to succeed often. An elementary school noticed students were coming to school hungry and having difficulty focusing on classroom activities before lunch. The school put in place free breakfast for all students at the beginning of each day and saw a great improvement in student ability as a result. Which of the following learning theorist's ideas does this example best reflect? - Answer-Maslow (hierarchy of needs) Students in Mr. Miller's class are given stickers for high grades and positive behavior, while they lose recess time and must redo poor work or practice better behavior if needed. This is an example of which theorist's ideas? - Answer-Watson: watsons theory is based on rewards and punishments operant conditioning: - Answer-Skinner operant conditioning is: - Answer-method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior. The point system offers a reward for good behavior and no reward for bad behavior. Mr. House has a behavior board in his second-grade class. At the end of the day, students get a 1-5 (5 being the best) score based on their behavior for the day. If the student has 23 points or higher at theend of the week, they will earn a reward; if they have less than 23 points, they will not. Which of the following theories does this technique reflect? - Answer-operant conditioning Stages of development ERICKSON: - Answer-people must pass through eight life stages in order to fulfill their own potential. Failure to complete any phase will hinder their ability to continue growth with success. interactionist - Answer-Assumes that actions can be explained by analyzing the factors around the child. They think that growth occurs during the interaction between the child and society, and by studying all the factors, it is possible to understand and conceivably alter behavior by altering the various factors. interventionist - Answer-Assumes people need external stimulation to guide behavior. Opposite of noninterventionists. non-interventionist - Answer-Assumes people are naturally striving to be good and they want to improve, and thus the teacher does not need to intervene regarding behavior issues because the child is trying to improve. believe that adults need to allow children as much room as they need so they can grow and improve naturally on their own. Hierarchy of needs: - Answer-Learning theory developed by Maslow - In order for people to meet their full potential they must meet a series of needs. A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading. Which of the following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check whether requiring the purchase is allowable? - Answer-Texas Education Code A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following people must be involved in developing the plan? - AnswerSped teacher-school admin- gen ed teacher Horizontal Teaming - Answer-comprised of members from different content areas: but they are all on the same grade levelVertical Teaming - Answer-vertical team is comprised of members from different grade levels who meet to share ideas and fine tune their curriculum.