NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Can identify the letters of the alphabet* both capital and
lowercase when asked to do so -
correct answer ✅Alphabet recognition
Written language is comprised of *letters (graphemes)* that
represent *sounds (phonemes)* in spoken words -
correct answer ✅Alphabetic principle
*Declarative memories that preserve many of the aspects of the
original stimulus* (object or event).Example: mental imagery i.e.,
when you recall a mental picture of what the something looked like.
-
correct answer ✅Analogical representations
A strategy taught to help students *use parts of words they have
learned* to attack words that are unfamiliar -
correct answer ✅Analogy-based phonics
*Short written observations*made by the teacher while student's
work making notes on their progress to look back at later. -
correct answer ✅Anecdotal notes (records)
,NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Comprehension strategy that is *used before reading to activate
students' prior knowledge* and build curiosity about a new topic.
They help students make connections between new information
and prior knowledge. Used to motivate reluctant readers by
stimulating their information -
correct answer ✅Anticipation guides
*Focus on a stimulus.* Involved in all three memory processes:
Sensory Memory, Long-Term Memory, and Working Memory. -
correct answer ✅Attention
The ability to perform thoroughly *learned tasks without much
mental effort.* Examples include riding a bike and driving a car. -
correct answer ✅Automaticity
Availability: is info *stored in long term* memory? Accessibility:
*how easily* is info *retrieved*? -
correct answer ✅Availability vs accessibility
Strategies teachers use to allow for *different learning styles* -
correct answer ✅Balanced literacy models
,NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Question sources* writer uses, use of *fact or opinions* to
support claim, what was *left out*, how they *address contrary
evidence* or opinions. -
correct answer ✅Bias uncovering
A sequence of *consonants before or after a vowel* in each syllable
-
correct answer ✅Blend
*Remember* (Recognizing, Recalling) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 1st level
*Understand* (Interpreting, Exemplifying, Classifying, Summarizing,
Inferring, Comparing, Explaining) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 2nd level
*Apply* (Executing, Implementing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 3rd level
*Analyze* (Differentiating, Organizing, Attributing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 4th level
, NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Evaluate* (Checking, Critiquing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 5th level
*Create* (Generating, Planning, Producing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 6th level
Can the student *recall* the information? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (1) remember
Can the student *explain* ideas or concepts? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (2) understand
Can the student use the information in a *new way*? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (3) apply
Can the student *distinguish* between the *different parts*? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (4) analyze
Can the student *justify* a stand or decision? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (5) evaluate
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Can identify the letters of the alphabet* both capital and
lowercase when asked to do so -
correct answer ✅Alphabet recognition
Written language is comprised of *letters (graphemes)* that
represent *sounds (phonemes)* in spoken words -
correct answer ✅Alphabetic principle
*Declarative memories that preserve many of the aspects of the
original stimulus* (object or event).Example: mental imagery i.e.,
when you recall a mental picture of what the something looked like.
-
correct answer ✅Analogical representations
A strategy taught to help students *use parts of words they have
learned* to attack words that are unfamiliar -
correct answer ✅Analogy-based phonics
*Short written observations*made by the teacher while student's
work making notes on their progress to look back at later. -
correct answer ✅Anecdotal notes (records)
,NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
Comprehension strategy that is *used before reading to activate
students' prior knowledge* and build curiosity about a new topic.
They help students make connections between new information
and prior knowledge. Used to motivate reluctant readers by
stimulating their information -
correct answer ✅Anticipation guides
*Focus on a stimulus.* Involved in all three memory processes:
Sensory Memory, Long-Term Memory, and Working Memory. -
correct answer ✅Attention
The ability to perform thoroughly *learned tasks without much
mental effort.* Examples include riding a bike and driving a car. -
correct answer ✅Automaticity
Availability: is info *stored in long term* memory? Accessibility:
*how easily* is info *retrieved*? -
correct answer ✅Availability vs accessibility
Strategies teachers use to allow for *different learning styles* -
correct answer ✅Balanced literacy models
,NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Question sources* writer uses, use of *fact or opinions* to
support claim, what was *left out*, how they *address contrary
evidence* or opinions. -
correct answer ✅Bias uncovering
A sequence of *consonants before or after a vowel* in each syllable
-
correct answer ✅Blend
*Remember* (Recognizing, Recalling) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 1st level
*Understand* (Interpreting, Exemplifying, Classifying, Summarizing,
Inferring, Comparing, Explaining) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 2nd level
*Apply* (Executing, Implementing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 3rd level
*Analyze* (Differentiating, Organizing, Attributing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 4th level
, NYSTCE ELA (Multiple 7-12) Exam
Actual Questions and Answers 2026
*Evaluate* (Checking, Critiquing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 5th level
*Create* (Generating, Planning, Producing) -
correct answer ✅Bloom's 6th level
Can the student *recall* the information? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (1) remember
Can the student *explain* ideas or concepts? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (2) understand
Can the student use the information in a *new way*? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (3) apply
Can the student *distinguish* between the *different parts*? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (4) analyze
Can the student *justify* a stand or decision? -
correct answer ✅Bloom's Q for (5) evaluate
