Practice test Flashcards
(45 cards)
Consider the following standard: Classify real values as whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, or irrational numbers. What is one example of an objective that aligns with this standard?
-Explain the difference between whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, and irrational numbers.
-Correctly classify a list of numbers as rational or irrational with at least 80% accuracy.
-Given one rational number and one irrational number, find their sum with 80% accuracy.
-For each real number classification, write three examples of numbers in the classification.
Correctly classify a list of numbers as rational or irrational with at least 80% accuracy.
Consider the following standard: Describe the major periods of the Prehistoric era. What is one example of an objective that aligns with this standard?
-Given a date within the Prehistoric era, identify the corresponding major period.
-Write a composition describing the advancements of a given Prehistoric period.
-Use at least three characteristics to compare the Prehistoric era to the Classical era.
-Name advancements of a given period of the Prehistoric era with at least 80% accuracy.
Name advancements of a given period of the Prehistoric era with at least 80% accuracy.
Consider the following standard: Describe major trends of the periodic table (ionization energy, electronegativity, and atomic radius). Which objective is in alignment?
-Interpret the values of a given atomic property for at least 10 elements of the first three periods of the periodic table.
-Identify with 80% accuracy how a given atomic property changes when moving left to right on the periodic table.
-Given two atomic properties, compare the properties with a written paragraph with at least 75% accuracy.
-Create a graphic visualization to demonstrate how a given atomic property changes when moving through the periodic table.
Identify with 80% accuracy how a given atomic property changes when moving left to right on the periodic table.
A teacher is using the objective, “Given a diagram of an animal cell, the student labels at least 80% of the components correctly.” Which standard is appropriately aligned with this objective?
-Describe the functions of animal cell structures.
-Identify the basic components of an animal cell.
-Explain the primary function of the animal cell nucleus.
-Compare the structures of animal cells and plant cells.
Identify the basic components of an animal cell.
Consider the following standard: Write simple biographical sentences in Spanish. What is one example of an objective that aligns with this standard?
-Write a short paragraph to state the student’s full name, date of birth, and one other interesting fact.
-When asked a biographical question, write a response in Spanish using a full sentence and read the statement.
-Write a paragraph with at least five sentences in Spanish with at least 75% accuracy.
-Write a simple sentence response in Spanish with 80% accuracy when students are asked a question about themselves.
Write a simple sentence response in Spanish with 80% accuracy when students are asked a question about themselves.
Consider the following standard: Write a research paper with properly cited sources. Which objective is in alignment?
-Work with a partner to write a research paper about a given topic using properly cited sources with APA style.
-Use the official APA style to cite research sources representing books, articles, videos, and websites.
-Evaluate the reliability of research sources using characteristics such as the author with at least 80% accuracy.
-Write a 5-8 page research paper for an assigned topic, correctly citing at least four academic sources.
Write a 5-8 page research paper for an assigned topic, correctly citing at least four academic sources.
A teacher is using the standard, “Use multiplication and division of multi-digit numbers in real-world contexts.” Which objective is appropriately aligned with this standard?
-Given a real-world description with two-digit numbers, write a multiplication sentence correctly at least 4 out of 5 times.
-Given a real-world problem, write an arithmetic expression to represent the information in the problem.
-Work with a partner to evaluate 10 given multiplication or division statements with at least 85% accuracy.
-Write a real-world scenario with two-digit numbers to represent a given addition or multiplication statement.
Given a real-world description with two-digit numbers, write a multiplication sentence correctly at least 4 out of 5 times.
Consider the following objective: Given a major division of the nervous system, the student can identify its function 80% of the time. Which standard is in alignment?
-Name the structures within each branch of the nervous system.
-Explain the purpose of each division of the nervous system.
-Compare the nervous system to other major body systems.
-List the organs that comprise the central nervous system.
Explain the purpose of each division of the nervous system.
A teacher decides to take their class on a field trip to a museum when addressing the standard, “Describe the effects of the Industrial Revolution on design.” Which strategy is the teacher using?
-Direct instruction
-Experiential learning
-Cooperative learning
-Individual studies
Experiential learning
A teacher splits students into teams for a game. The students work together to identify bones of the skeletal system. The game is designed to help address the standard, “Identify the major bones of the skeletal system.” Which instructional strategy is described?
-Cooperative learning
-Direct instruction
-Experiential learning
-Individual studies
Cooperative learning
A teacher is designing a lesson to address the standard, “Describe the effect of gravity on projectiles.” The teacher wants to use an indirect strategy. Which strategy should be used?
-Demonstrate how to solve problems relating to projectiles
-Show students a video that explains the force of gravity on projectiles
-Have students conduct an experiment with various projectiles
-Explain the results of famous experiments involving gravity
Have students conduct an experiment with various projectiles
A teacher wants to use an active learning strategy to teach a lesson about the objective, “Given a real-world scenario, write and graph a linear equation with 80% accuracy.” Which method is appropriate?
-Incorporate scenarios that are relevant to student interests
-Give students opportunities to solve example problems in groups
-Deliver a lecture to ensure accurate content presentation
-Write definitions on the whiteboard and encourage note-taking
Give students opportunities to solve example problems in groups
Which method is well suited for a teacher who wants to use a cooperative learning strategy to address the standard, “Apply various psychoanalytic perspectives to explain given behaviors”?
-Distance learning
-Learning logs
-Think-pair-share
-Self-paced module
Think-pair-share
A teacher is given the following standard: Divide multi-digit integers by one-digit integers using standard long division. Which strategy should the teacher use to efficiently present new information in a lesson addressing this standard?
-Give students a worksheet with several division problems
-Use peer teaching to allow students to share division approaches
-Have students develop custom long division manipulatives
-Present the content directly with a clear and structured approach
Present the content directly with a clear and structured approach
An effective direct instruction strategy needs to be chosen to introduce new content for the following standard: Describe the shared characteristics of mammals. Which strategy should be used?
-Use peer instruction in heterogeneous groups to discuss mammals
-Present information about mammals using a lecture
-Have students brainstorm in a group to list mammalian characteristics
-Assign to each student a mammal to research and present
Present information about mammals using a lecture
A teacher focuses on students’ inner mental activities and how they think when designing lessons. Which learning theory is described?
-Constructivism
-Cognitivism
-Connectivism
-Behaviorism
Cognitivism
A teacher tries to minimize passive learning and maximize experiential learning to help students relate new concepts to their everyday experiences. Which learning theory is described?
-Humanism
-Connectivism
-Constructivism
-Cognitivism
Constructivism
A teacher designs projects to focus on student autonomy and self-actualization. Which learning theory is described?
-Constructivism
-Behaviorism
-Cognitivism
-Humanism
Humanism
What is the focus of behaviorism?
-Internal processes of thinking
-Personal growth and self-actualization
-Sharing information through networks
-Passive and external learning
Passive and external learning
Which methods of instruction are well aligned with humanism?
-Charts, memory tools, and essay assignments
-Drills, lectures, and rote memorization
-Experiential learning, discovery, and scaffolding
-Self-reflection and holistic growth assignments
Self-reflection and holistic growth assignments
What is a benefit of Bloom’s taxonomy?
-It allows teachers to identify unmet student needs that hinder progress.
-It ensures that students have a comprehensive learning experience.
-It enables teachers to identify where students benefit most from support.
-It helps teachers understand what students can do without assistance.
It ensures that students have a comprehensive learning experience.
A teacher had students practice their learning from a lesson by first demonstrating fact recall, then showing a basic understanding of the content, and finally applying the content to novel situations. What is the theory that informs this strategy?
-Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
-Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development
-Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning
-Bloom’s taxonomy framework
Bloom’s taxonomy framework
A teacher provides and gradually removes scaffolding to help students master a new concept. What is the theory that informs this strategy?
-Bloom’s taxonomy framework
-Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development
-Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
-Skinner’s theory of operant conditioning
Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development
A teacher wants to assess how well students are learning to reduce fractions within a unit about fraction arithmetic. What is a formative assessment that is appropriate for this purpose?
-A written composition about the complexities of fraction reduction
-A project in which a real-world fraction reduction is demonstrated
-A standardized state test covering fraction reduction methods
-A thumbs-up and thumbs down survey about a fraction reduction
A thumbs-up and thumbs down survey about a fraction reduction
