PET Skills Flashcards
What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions?
A.program-based
B. concept-based
C. computer-based
D. problem-based
D. problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups
A.intentional teaching.
B. project teaching.
C. experimental learning.
D. cooperative learning.
D. cooperative learning.
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher using?
modeled reading
shared reading
interactive reading
guided reading
A . modeled reading
An elementary mathematics teacher uses the phrase “My dear Aunt Sally” to teach the order of operations. This phrase is an example of
mnemonic device.
review device.
clarifying tip.
summarizing tip.
A. mnemonic device.
According to Bloom’s taxonomy, what is the lowest level of question in the cognitive domain that the teacher could use?
comprehension
knowledge
application
analysis
B. knowledge
The most effective method for enhancing a student’s ability to write a paper is to
evaluate the student’s final draft using a rubric.
establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
evaluate the student’s progress using intermittent assessment.
establish required criteria and provide corrective feedback on the final draft.
The most effective method for enhancing a student’s ability to write a paper is to
Evaluate the students final draft using a rubric
Establish required criteria and use formative assessments
Evaluate the students progress using intermittent assessment
Establish required criteria and provide corrective feedback on the final draft
B. establish required criteria and use formative assessments.
When designing a lesson, a teacher should include the students’ interests, as it allows students to
achieve a passing score on class and homework assignments.
use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting unfamiliar ideas.
understand which sections of the lesson they have already mastered.
focus only on information that they consider important to the lesson.
B. use ideas familiar to them as a means of connecting unfamiliar ideas.
A science teacher is concerned about students’ abilities to read the state-adopted textbook. The teacher employs a technique that uses a passage from the book but systematically eliminates every 6th or 7th word in the passage. Which of the following techniques is the teacher using?
oral reading
sight reading
cloze reading
strategic reading
C. cloze reading
A 5th-grade student has difficulty with reading. Which of the following is the most appropriate assessment to diagnose the needs of this student?
norm-referenced reading assessment
student reading interest inventory
point-in-time reading assessment
criterion-referenced reading assessment
D. criterion-referenced reading assessment
A high school social studies teacher is asked to choose between two different American history textbooks. When deciding which textbook to use for classroom instruction, the teacher should
examine the textbooks to see which offers the most challenging review questions.
identify the book that most closely matches the curriculum materials the teacher has used in the past.
compare each book to the established district and state curriculum standards for the course.
determine which book has the most interesting text and pictures.
C. compare each book to the established district and state curriculum standards for the course
Which of the following assessment strategies involves the systematic collection of students’ work?
portfolio
presentation
standardized test
journal entry
A. portfolio
A student has recently begun to struggle with staying focused on class material and frequently forgets to turn in completed assignments. The student’s grades are below ability level. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate?
remediation and retention
parent contact and consequences
verbal encouragement and visual cues
enrichment and demonstration
C. verbal encouragement and visual cues
KWL charts, Venn diagrams, thematic webs, concept maps, cause and effect charts, timelines, and T-charts are all examples of
Choose an answer
formal assessments.
group activities.
graphic organizers.
lesson plans.
C. graphic organizers
What initial action should a teacher take prior to requesting that a student be evaluated for special education services?
Choose an answer
conferring with the principal concerning the suspected reasons for the student’s low performance
informing the special education teachers that another student will be placed with them
meeting with the parents to discuss alternatives for meeting the student’s needs
scheduling a meeting with the school guidance counselor and the parents to design a plan of action
C. meeting with the parents to discuss alternatives for meeting the student’s needs
During an instructional unit focusing on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, students ask several questions that the teacher is uncomfortable answering. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to handle the student inquiries?
Choose an answer
asking the principal or assistant principal to speak to the class about drugs and alcohol and respond to student questions
providing Internet access for students to research their questions about drugs and alcohol on their own or with a classmate
inviting a presenter from the local drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and respond to student questions
explaining to the students that the questions about drugs and alcohol are not appropriate for school
C. inviting a presenter from the local drug and alcohol outreach program to speak and respond to student questions
student has excessive absences from school, and the teacher is concerned about how the absences are affecting the student’s academic progress. Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the teacher to take first?
Choose an answer
holding a student-teacher conference
requesting a child study team meeting
requesting a placement services meeting
holding a parent-teacher conference
A. holding a student-teacher conference
Portfolio assessment is an effective way to evaluate the writing products of English language learners because it
Choose an answer
allows the teacher to evaluate student growth over time.
compares student work to others at the same level.
helps students keep their writing organized.
enables communication between teacher and student.
A. allows the teacher to evaluate student growth over time.
Which of the following examples expresses how a cognitive theorist views learning?
Choose an answer
Learning involves the reinforcement history of the student.
Learning involves the developmental status of the student.
Learning involves the formation of mental structures through information processing and the associations between stimuli and responses.
Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the formation of mental structures, and the processing of information and beliefs.
D. Learning involves the acquisition of knowledge and skills, the formation of mental structures, and the processing of information and beliefs.
A 1st-grade first grade teacher uses a transparency to show students the procedure for putting a heading on a paper. This is an example of which of the following techniques?
Choose an answer
didactic instruction
cognitive modeling
attribution theory
cooperative learning
C. cognitive modeling
Cognitive development depends on biological maturation, experience with the physical environment, experience with the social environment, and equilibration. This theory was first introduced by which of the following theorists?
Choose an answer
Abraham Maslow
Jean Piaget
B.F. Skinner
Erik Erickson
B. Jean Piaget
In planning for a unit of instruction, a teacher has determined the needs, interests, and abilities of the students. In identifying the objectives for the unit, what criterion should be applied next?
Choose an answer
The objectives should be slightly above the students’ ability level.
The objectives should be covered in state-adopted text books.
The objectives should conform to state standards.
The objectives should be measured by the standardized test used in the district.
C. The objectives should conform to state standards.
What is the most important consideration in constructing objectives for a unit of instruction?
Choose an answer
appropriateness for meeting student needs and state standards
correspondence to the content of state-adopted text books
ease of assessment for grading purposes
availability of suitable materials
A. appropriateness for meeting student needs and state standards
To ensure that ALL students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long chemistry class, the teacher should
Choose an answer
create a course outline and distribute a hard copy to each student.
mail a letter to each parent, outlining the assignments and when they are due.
post the assignments on the school Web site so each student can access the information.
write the assignments on the board and ask students to copy them on their paper.
A. create a course outline and distribute a hard copy to each student.
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so. Which strategy would address the problem directly?
Choose an answer
creating an academic contract between the student and teacher
giving additional credit for class participation and attendance
monitoring the student closely during class
sending weekly progress reports to parents
A. creating an academic contract between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal communication strategy?
Choose an answer
granting a student a special trip to the media center for good work
having one student explain a mathematics problem to another
using a calm voice with two students involved in a heated argument
using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to introduce a unit on Florida history
D. using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to introduce a unit on Florida history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should
Choose an answer
ask the new student to introduce himself and tell about himself.
assign a responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
introduce the new student to the class briefly and move on.
send home a class newsletter announcing the new student.
B. assign a responsible peer buddy to assist the new student.
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom?
Choose an answer
creating interest centers and interest groups in the classroom.
establishing a variety of levels of instruction in the learning environment .
developing curriculum that is consistent with students’ interests.
promoting student cultures that are studied, shared, and celebrated.
D. promoting student cultures that are studied, shared, and celebrated
An at-risk student is starting to show a decline in achievement within the last month. Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to assist this student?
Choose an answer
asking the student to describe the reasons for the drop in performance
asking another student to talk to the at-risk student about the problem
providing activities that will motivate the student through success
providing highly difficult activities to encourage the student to work hard
C. providing activities that will motivate the student through success
A teacher has noted there are several students who are performing below grade level in their reading comprehension, in addition to a student with a hearing impairment. Which of the following would be an appropriate practice to introduce in the classroom?
Choose an answer
teaching the class sign language
having students read out loud
speaking loudly at a normal pace
using closed-caption videos
D. using closed-caption videos
A statement conveying a student’s present academic and functional level should be placed with the student’s technological needs in a(an) a or an
Choose an answer
weekly report to the parent.
quarterly report home.
individual educational plan.
permanent file folder.
individual educational plan.
A visually impaired student is unable to read printed material of any size. The teacher has asked the class to write a one-paragraph summary of their last social studies chapter. Which piece of equipment should this student use to write the paragraph?
Choose an answer
braille typewriter
sensor technologies
screen reader
computer screen magnification
D. computer screen magnification
A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be
Choose an answer
readministering the same test.
seeking input from a peer teacher.
grading the test on a higher curve.
continuing to the next topic.
B. seeking input from a peer teacher.
In a community-centered approach to teaching, a teacher plans classroom activities that require students to
Choose an answer
work independent of one another.
determine individual learning goals.
assist others in solving problems.
post their progress publicly.
C. assist others in solving problems.
A teacher has students use their background information to make predictions about a story. This lesson would most likely be representative of a(an)
Choose an answer
knowledge-centered environment.
learner-centered environment.
assessment-centered environment.
teacher-centered environment.
B. learner-centered environment.
During the introduction of a new mathematics lesson, several students appear uninterested in the lesson. To determine if the behavior is content related, the teacher should
Choose an answer
send the students to the office.
redirect student behavior.
ask students concept questions.
give students a written quiz.
C. ask students concept questions.
A math teacher is in the initial stages of planning a unit. The teacher realizes homework will play an important role in student success. The teacher examines the following research table that displays the effectiveness of various approaches to assessing homework assignments. What approach to assigning homework will have the greatest positive impact on student performance?
Choose an answer
assigning homework daily and reviewing the problems on the board
assigning select problems and grading them with specific feedback
assigning the odd number problems and grading them every night
assigning homework daily and monitoring the class for completion
B. assigning select problems and grading them with specific feedback