A second-grade teacher asks students to explain how patriotic symbols and practices
reinforce national identity for Americans. Which of the following student responses
demonstrates a misconception that the teacher needs to address?
A. The Statue of Liberty represents America's independence and welcomes individuals
coming to the United States.
B. The American bald eagle often symbolizes the courage of the soldiers and
individuals that created the United States of America.
C. The stars on the American flag represent the 50 states that make up the United
States of America.
D. The Fourth of July celebration commemorates the surrender of the British army
during the American Revolution.
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D. The Fourth of July celebration commemorates the surrender of the British
army during the American Revolution.
,A history teacher wants to use a documentary video to engage students in a
classroom discussion of the ways that pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and
South America were influenced by their natural environments. Which of the following
documentary videos would best facilitate the discussion?
A. A documentary about the similarities among pre-Columbian languages
B. A documentary about Spanish Conquest of the Aztec civilization
C. A documentary about the development of agriculture in different pre-Columbian
civilizations
D. A documentary video about species of wildlife that live in Central America
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C. A documentary about the development of agriculture in different pre-
Columbian civilizations
The following chart was created by a second-grade student and contains some
incorrect information
Wants Needs
A puppy Food
Video games A house
A new computer New toys
Television New sneakers
A bicycle Heat
Which of the following questions could the teacher ask to guide the student to
correct the error?
A. "Are new toys a daily need or a survival need?"
B. "What kind of a new toy did you have in mind?"
C. "Can you explain why you listed new toys as a need?"
D. "Where would you rank this item on your list of needs?"
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, C. "Can you explain why you listed new toys as a need?"
A first-grade teacher is beginning a unit on the predictable pattern of the Sun as it
relates to seasonal changes. The goal of the unit is to teach students that as the days
get longer, Earth heats up, and as the days get shorter, Earth cools down. Which of
the following activities best supports the instructional goal of the unit?
A. Looking at photos of the Sun's position at different times of the day and predicting
Earth's movement
B. Completing a Venn diagram to compare and contrast temperatures of substances
at sunrise and sunset
C. Studying a graph that tracks sunrise, sunset, and corresponding temperatures for
each month to determine a trend
D. Sharing personal experiences of observing sunrise and sunset in different seasons
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C. Studying a graph that tracks sunrise, sunset, and corresponding
temperatures for each month to determine a trend
A fourth-grade teacher writes a list of professions in the community on a board and
provides students with sticky notes to brainstorm attributes associated with each
profession. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the lesson?
A. Predetermining careers that are most suitable for the students
B. Screening for career opportunities that the students are most familiar with
C. Grooming the students to work for the best organizations
D. Introducing students to the skills and qualities associated with different jobs
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reinforce national identity for Americans. Which of the following student responses
demonstrates a misconception that the teacher needs to address?
A. The Statue of Liberty represents America's independence and welcomes individuals
coming to the United States.
B. The American bald eagle often symbolizes the courage of the soldiers and
individuals that created the United States of America.
C. The stars on the American flag represent the 50 states that make up the United
States of America.
D. The Fourth of July celebration commemorates the surrender of the British army
during the American Revolution.
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D. The Fourth of July celebration commemorates the surrender of the British
army during the American Revolution.
,A history teacher wants to use a documentary video to engage students in a
classroom discussion of the ways that pre-Columbian civilizations in Central and
South America were influenced by their natural environments. Which of the following
documentary videos would best facilitate the discussion?
A. A documentary about the similarities among pre-Columbian languages
B. A documentary about Spanish Conquest of the Aztec civilization
C. A documentary about the development of agriculture in different pre-Columbian
civilizations
D. A documentary video about species of wildlife that live in Central America
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C. A documentary about the development of agriculture in different pre-
Columbian civilizations
The following chart was created by a second-grade student and contains some
incorrect information
Wants Needs
A puppy Food
Video games A house
A new computer New toys
Television New sneakers
A bicycle Heat
Which of the following questions could the teacher ask to guide the student to
correct the error?
A. "Are new toys a daily need or a survival need?"
B. "What kind of a new toy did you have in mind?"
C. "Can you explain why you listed new toys as a need?"
D. "Where would you rank this item on your list of needs?"
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, C. "Can you explain why you listed new toys as a need?"
A first-grade teacher is beginning a unit on the predictable pattern of the Sun as it
relates to seasonal changes. The goal of the unit is to teach students that as the days
get longer, Earth heats up, and as the days get shorter, Earth cools down. Which of
the following activities best supports the instructional goal of the unit?
A. Looking at photos of the Sun's position at different times of the day and predicting
Earth's movement
B. Completing a Venn diagram to compare and contrast temperatures of substances
at sunrise and sunset
C. Studying a graph that tracks sunrise, sunset, and corresponding temperatures for
each month to determine a trend
D. Sharing personal experiences of observing sunrise and sunset in different seasons
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C. Studying a graph that tracks sunrise, sunset, and corresponding
temperatures for each month to determine a trend
A fourth-grade teacher writes a list of professions in the community on a board and
provides students with sticky notes to brainstorm attributes associated with each
profession. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the lesson?
A. Predetermining careers that are most suitable for the students
B. Screening for career opportunities that the students are most familiar with
C. Grooming the students to work for the best organizations
D. Introducing students to the skills and qualities associated with different jobs
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