Module 1

Question 1

It is time for the state standardized tests. According to the state, which would be expected of a first year English Language Learning student?

Answer 1

Require the student to complete the mathematics exam but allow an interpreter for
translating directions and clarifying instructions

Question 2

Which of the following accommodations would be appropriate for a child with a physical disability?

Answer 2

Use the same materials/means as have been used for other things in the classroom

Question 3

A child has a hearing device. You and the student discuss the device with the class. What is this promoting?

Answer 3

Positive peer and student interaction

Question 4

A student who is typically well behaved has suddenly started acting out and crying in 
school.  He doesn’t want to join the class during activities.  The teacher knows that his sister has recently been diagnosed with leukemia and the family has had stress.  The student’s behavior shows which principle of the family systems theory?

Answer 4

Interdependence

Question 5

During a parent teacher conference, the teacher asks, “How and with whom should I disclose information about your child?” This teacher understands which component of the family systems theory?

Answer 5

Hierarchies

Question 6

What is atypical of four-year-old speech?

Answer 6

Speech consists of repetitive phrases and words

Question 7

Which behavior appears first in an infant?

Answer 7

Social smile

Question 8

A student tells a teacher about two instances of physical abuse that happened one year ago. The student begs the teacher to keep it a secret. How should the teacher respond?

Answer 8

Tell the child you cannot keep it a secret and report it

Question 9

How do you act as an advocate as a teacher?

Answer 9

Meet with an IEP team.

Question 10

There is going to be a child in your class with Leukemia. What possible struggles/problems should you expect to prepare for that could affect the child’s learning?

Answer 10

Frequent absences

Question 11

There is going to be a child in your class with Leukemia. What possible struggles/problems should you expect to prepare for that could affect the child’s learning?

Answer 11

Frequent absences

Question 12

A teacher has a student with ADHD who has a hard time sitting still for prolonged periods of time. A special speaker is coming in to speak to the class for 30 minutes. What should the teacher do to accommodate the ADHD student?

Answer 12

Put student in a space where he can move around and not distract the speaker.

Question 13

A student with a visual impairment cannot see things that are projected on the wall. A speaker is coming in and showing a slideshow to the class. How can you best accommodate this student?

Answer 13

Give the student a paper copy of the slides to follow along with.

Question 14

A teacher’s class isn’t following directions. Which of the following should the teacher do first?

Answer 14

Talk with the students and work with them first.

Question 15

A teacher allows students to pick a method to demonstrate what they learned about a particular subject. For example, they can make a power point, make a model, or a drawing. What type of instructional approach is this?

Answer 15

Universal design

Question 16

A fourth grade teacher wants to measure the skill level of students in certain subjects at
the beginning of the school year. What type of assessment would be best to use?

Answer 16

Use informal assessment by having students make a list of what they know and what they do not know.

Question 17

You are going to be working with a co-teacher. What would be most beneficial in helping you work together?

Answer 17

Create common learning goals for the students.

Question 18

What is the best way to get parents to come to school events?

Answer 18

Display your students work and let students do presentations at events.

Question 19

When should a teacher be most concerned about copyright laws?

Answer 19

When giving a well-known children’s book to each child for use in class

Question 20

Albert Bandura’s theory of modeling requires four steps. Which of the following is not one of Bandura’s observational learning steps?

Answer 20

Participating in classroom meetings to discuss rules

Question 21

Mrs. Mallow, the physical education teacher, asks her students to write an essay explaining the rules to a game of their choice. Which domain of learning is she testing?

Answer 21

Cognitive domain

Question 22

Who should a teacher check with before incorporating any holidays into classroom activities?

Answer 22

Parents

Question 23

Which of the following actions would be considered unethical for a teacher?

Answer 23

Accepting tickets to a professional sporting event from parents for helping their child after school.

Question 24

According to theorists, what is the best way that children learn?

Answer 24

Construction of knowledge

Question 25

What is the best way to interpret a student’s standardized test results to their family?

Answer 25

Explain the score using jargon-free language

Question 26

What is an example of being unbiased during a test?

Answer 26

All students have an understanding of the content.

Question 27

A PreK classroom is divided into 6 centers. Children are allowed to pick their own center and complete an activity in 10 minutes. What is the main benefit of this exercise?

Answer 27

Students understand to make choices and meet expectations

Question 28

In choosing a professional development activity from among various options, a teacher’s first consideration should be to determine which option is most likely to:

Answer 28

Provide research-based information relevant to current instructional issues or needs.

Question 29

A child has a hearing device. You and the student discuss the device with the class. What concept is this promoting?

Answer 29

Positive peer and student interaction.

Question 30

A teacher reads Pre-K-4 journals. How will this help her

Answer 30

Helps her to reflect on her teaching styles and keeps her up to date on the most recent information.

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of Pre-K counts?

Answer 31

PreK Counts acts as an achievement gap to help prepare 3-4 year olds for school.

Question 32

What is your ethical responsibility to parents of your students?

Answer 32

Involve them in all important decisions concerning the education of their child.

Question 33

Discussing information about a presentation afterwards serves what purpose?

Answer 33

Helps children gain more knowledge about the presentation through discussion. As well as helping them to reflect on what they have learned.

Question 34

What is the best thing to do if a parent of one of your students tells you they lost their job?

Question 35

What is the best way to get parents involved in their education?

Answer 35

Newsletters/frequent communication from the beginning of the year (Open House)

Question 36

What is a summative assessment?

Answer 36

the assessment of the learning and summarizes the development of learners at a particular time. One of the goals of summative assessment is to evaluate student learning, for example, at the end of an instructional unit by comparing it against some standard or benchmark. Examples of summative assessment include: end of unit tests or projects, end of course grades, portfolios, and standardized assessments.

Question 37

A student in your class has been comparing his work to his peers and is not happy with his 
own work.  What would be the benefit of a portfolio assessment?

Answer 37

To help him keep track of his own progress.

Question 38

As a teacher, one of the main benefits of meeting with students to review artifacts that were placed in their portfolios is

Answer 38

to see all of the student’s achievements over time.

Question 39

What is a benefit of a teacher joining a Pennsylvania State Educator Program?

Answer 39

To connect with other teachers.

Question 40

What are the benefits of play for children?

Answer 40

t promotes cognitive thinking.

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of summative assessments?

Answer 41

They generate data for achievements relative to standards, they are “once and done” assessments at the end of a unit/year.