The concept of a spiraling curriculum, where learners continually build knowledge on
what they already know, has its basis in the theories of
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A.
Lev Vygotsky
B.
Jerome Bruner
C.
Lawrence Kohlberg
D.
Benjamin Bloom
Which of the following describes the most appropriate use of manipulatives to help
students develop understanding of an important topic in an Algebra 1 class?
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, A.
Computing the value of numerical expressions involving the order of
operations
B.
Using tiles representing 1, x, and x squared x2 to visualize the
factorization of expressions
C.
Identifying the x- and y-coordinates of points found in different quadrants
of the x y plane xy-plane
D.
Modeling addition and subtraction of base-10 numbers using units, rods,
flats, and cubes
Which of the following is a primary factor for a teacher to consider when
administering peer- and self-assessments on a class assignment?
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A.
The ability to maintain the integrity of the assignment being assessed
B.
The amount of time required to complete the assessment
C.
The students’ ability to objectively assess one another’s work
D.
The teacher’s ability to gain administrative approval for the assessment
Which TWO of the following statements are the primary purposes of a norm-
referenced test?
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, A. To determine where a student is positioned among a sample of
students who have taken the same assessment</p>
B. To clearly define learning goals and create instructional ladders for each
student
C. To compare what students know before instruction begins and after it
has finished
D. To discriminate between high and low achievers by ranking students in
a peer group
E. To indicate whether students have met or exceeded a specific state
standard
Activating students' prior knowledge is an effective method for helping students to
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A.
gain knowledge from more knowledgeable peers
B.
change behaviors that inhibit learning
C.
confirm the validity of their perceptions
D.
incorporate new concepts into their existing schema
Which of the following best summarizes the intended benefit of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act for children with disabilities?
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A.
Removing barriers to education by ensuring a free appropriate public
education (FAPE)
B.
Providing remediation in the educational process
C.
, Increasing access to educational assistive technology services
D.
Guaranteeing health, housing, educational, and employment services
A school district has instituted a new mentoring program for first-year teachers in
which they spend time during the school day observing and talking with a more
experienced colleague who offers guidance and assistance. Which of the following
best describes the main purpose of the program?
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A.
Increasing new teachers’ job satisfaction and commitment
B.
Helping new teachers learn about classroom procedures
C.
Encouraging new teachers to work collaboratively
D.
Training new teachers to try innovative teaching techniques
Before students read a chapter from the class novel, the teacher asks them to record
a prediction in their reading journals about what they think is going to happen. After
they finish reading the chapter, the teacher asks them to comment on the predictions
they made before reading. The act of making and thinking about predictions is
primarily an example of
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A.
reflection
B.
metacognition
C.
adding meaning
what they already know, has its basis in the theories of
Give this one a try later!
A.
Lev Vygotsky
B.
Jerome Bruner
C.
Lawrence Kohlberg
D.
Benjamin Bloom
Which of the following describes the most appropriate use of manipulatives to help
students develop understanding of an important topic in an Algebra 1 class?
Give this one a try later!
, A.
Computing the value of numerical expressions involving the order of
operations
B.
Using tiles representing 1, x, and x squared x2 to visualize the
factorization of expressions
C.
Identifying the x- and y-coordinates of points found in different quadrants
of the x y plane xy-plane
D.
Modeling addition and subtraction of base-10 numbers using units, rods,
flats, and cubes
Which of the following is a primary factor for a teacher to consider when
administering peer- and self-assessments on a class assignment?
Give this one a try later!
A.
The ability to maintain the integrity of the assignment being assessed
B.
The amount of time required to complete the assessment
C.
The students’ ability to objectively assess one another’s work
D.
The teacher’s ability to gain administrative approval for the assessment
Which TWO of the following statements are the primary purposes of a norm-
referenced test?
Give this one a try later!
, A. To determine where a student is positioned among a sample of
students who have taken the same assessment</p>
B. To clearly define learning goals and create instructional ladders for each
student
C. To compare what students know before instruction begins and after it
has finished
D. To discriminate between high and low achievers by ranking students in
a peer group
E. To indicate whether students have met or exceeded a specific state
standard
Activating students' prior knowledge is an effective method for helping students to
Give this one a try later!
A.
gain knowledge from more knowledgeable peers
B.
change behaviors that inhibit learning
C.
confirm the validity of their perceptions
D.
incorporate new concepts into their existing schema
Which of the following best summarizes the intended benefit of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act for children with disabilities?
Give this one a try later!
A.
Removing barriers to education by ensuring a free appropriate public
education (FAPE)
B.
Providing remediation in the educational process
C.
, Increasing access to educational assistive technology services
D.
Guaranteeing health, housing, educational, and employment services
A school district has instituted a new mentoring program for first-year teachers in
which they spend time during the school day observing and talking with a more
experienced colleague who offers guidance and assistance. Which of the following
best describes the main purpose of the program?
Give this one a try later!
A.
Increasing new teachers’ job satisfaction and commitment
B.
Helping new teachers learn about classroom procedures
C.
Encouraging new teachers to work collaboratively
D.
Training new teachers to try innovative teaching techniques
Before students read a chapter from the class novel, the teacher asks them to record
a prediction in their reading journals about what they think is going to happen. After
they finish reading the chapter, the teacher asks them to comment on the predictions
they made before reading. The act of making and thinking about predictions is
primarily an example of
Give this one a try later!
A.
reflection
B.
metacognition
C.
adding meaning
