Putting It All Together Chp. 8-10

Question 1

The implication of the “Big Fish, Little Pond” idea is that

Answer 1

children in “average” schools may feel better about their own abilities than those in “high-ability” schools.

Question 2

Mr. Reese conducted a concept lesson in math and assigned a challenging task. He expected some of his students to grasp the concept and complete the task with moderate effort, but he knew other students would not. He monitored their progress, stopping to prompt with questions or drop hints to help students connect prior learning with this new concept. Mr. Reese was providing:

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scaffolding.

Question 3

Tim’s homework goal is to complete 10 math problems before 7:00 pm. Tim has set a normative self-evaluative standard. True or False

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False

Question 4

You are teaching a unit that includes a large amount of information the students need to understand. The material is not complex, but students should have working knowledge and be able to apply it in future lessons. Rather than lecturing to present the information, you want to use some form of cooperative learning for students to encounter the information. Which of the following strategies fits your goal in this situation?

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Jigsaw learning

Question 5

According to the expectancy x value theory, motivation increases as expectancy of success increases. True or False

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True

Question 6

Nick is doing his sixth-grade homework in history. The task requires him to make two maps of his state and compare the two maps. One map represents the state in 1850 and the other represents the state in current times. Nick is working at the task, following the instructions, and feeling that he can complete it successfully. He does need to ask the teacher one question before he finishes. Which of the following terms best describes the relationship of this assignment to Nick’s level of performance?

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In his zone of proximal development

Question 7

Neo-Piagetian theorists are concerned with how attention, memory, and strategy use relate to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development. True or False

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True

Question 8

When pre-service teachers engage in a student teaching or capstone experience they are learning with the support and guidance of an expert teacher, which is based on that knowledge and skills are best learned in the context in which they will be later used in the real world setting. This model of teacher preparation emphasizes ________ learning.

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situated

Question 9

Behavior ratings are written self-descriptions of a behavior and a notation of the context in which it occurs.
True or False

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False

Question 10

By definition, self-esteem is associated with:

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your value judgment about your self-worth.

Question 11

Which student’s behavior appears to be motivated by internal locus of causality?

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Annie wants to play the piece flawlessly and enjoy the sound she creates with the piano.

Question 12

Asking students to self-question during a lesson encourages them to use ________ as their learning strategy.

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monitoring

Question 13

Which of the following quotes is a statement of self-concept?

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I’m not good at solving interpersonal conflicts, but I am good at solving math problems.

Question 14

Constructivist views of learning are grounded in the research of

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many psychologists and educators.

Question 15

Mr. Darnell walks around the classroom monitoring students as they work on the new skill of adding fractions. He stops at Ada’s desk and praises her effort and persistence. Ada has been struggling to understand fractions, but is using the manipulatives to try to get the right answers. Her answer is wrong, but her explanation of her process is on target. Why does Mr. Darnell praise Ada even though her answer is wrong?

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He exhibits a growth mindset.

Question 16

Which of the following teachers incorporates one or more of the common elements of constructivist student-centered teaching?

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Mrs. Kim’s math center has containers with colored beads, building blocks, and play money for children to use when they solve tasks together.

Question 17

The mnemonic technique that involves associating a familiar word with a known word through an image or sentence is the ________ method.

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keyword

Question 18

Ms. Riley tells the class, “If we have a good lesson on fractions, I will credit each of you with a bonus point.” She is trying to stimulate what type of motivation?

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Extrinsic

Question 19

When Deion was in the second grade, he realized that he didn’t learn math as fast as most other children. He took tests, and the psychologist informed him and his mom that Deion had a learning disability and would likely continue to struggle with math. As a third grader now, Deion reads when it’s time to do math seatwork. He believes he is unable to learn math. He has developed:

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learned helplessness.

Question 20

The process where learners add and extend meaning to existing knowledge is referred to as ____________________.

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elaboration

Question 21

Celeste is trying to learn the series of steps involved in a lengthy procedure she needs to use in chemistry class. She takes the first letter of a keyword in each step and puts the combination of letters together to form a contrived word she can remember. What process is Celeste using to remember the steps?

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Mnemonic technique of creating an acronym

Question 22

Alan’s art project is due tomorrow. He and all other fifth graders in his school have the opportunity to submit drawings, and one of them will be chosen as the yearbook cover. Alan loves to draw and wants his picture to be chosen. He knows his idea is good and that he has the drawing skills to submit one of the best drawings, but he keeps playing his video game. What is lacking in Alan’s case?

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Volition

Question 23

Which organizational technique requires learners to identify important ideas and specify how they relate?
You Answered

Answer 23

Mapping

Question 24

For note taking to be effective, notes must be copied word for word from the source.
True or False

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False