TNT 700.4AS - Comprehensive
Assessment (Instructional
Strategies)17
What does flexible grouping allow? - ANSWERS-For learning that is appropriately challenging
and avoids labeling a student's readiness as static.
Identify the four factors you should consider when planning differentiated lessons? - ANSWERS-
student readiness to learn, student background, student learning style, student interest.
Why is differentiation of process necessary for English Language Learners - ANSWERS-Because
they need sheltered instruction and language supports to understand and make sense of
content.
Mr. Johnson wants to start differentiating his curriculum but he doesn't know where or how to
begin. Which of the following steps would you suggest he take? - ANSWERS-Administer a
learning styles inventory and determine which learning objectives and lessons he could adapt or
revise to begin incorporating student's learning styles in his content delivery, classroom
activities, and assessments
Administering a learning styles inventory and/or a student interest survey at the beginning of
each school year is valuable because - ANSWERS-It can help you gather information about your
students that will allow you to better understand how your students learn and what their
interests are to create lessons and activities that engage them and meet varying learning needs
In which of the following scenarios is the teacher differentiating the learning environment: -
ANSWERS-Ms. Gonzalez, a fifth-grade reading teacher has a variety of reading "nooks" in the
room. During silent reading time, some students sit in bean bag chairs, others on the floor with
blankets and pillows, some in desks and a few outside in the hallway right outside her room
,Which of the following is an example of differentiating the product for students in a fifth-grade
reading class who are supposed to read and describe the parts of a story in a book they've
read? - ANSWERS-Providing some students with a story map after they read the book to outline
the events of the story, allowing kinesthetic or tactile learners the opportunity to rewrite the
book as a skit and perform it for the class, and letting visual learners draw out the events of the
book and deliver a presentation on the visuals.
Differentiation of the curriculum falls into what three main categories? - ANSWERS-content,
process, product
True/False: Differentiating content requires that students be pretested. - ANSWERS-True-
because it can help you identify which students do and don't require direct instruction.
Decide which of the following differentiated activities is at the Tier 2, mastery level: - ANSWERS-
A student uses the vocabulary words he/she has learned to write a short story
Identify which of the following tools can help you build your Professional Learning Network: -
ANSWERS-Facebook, Twitter, & Blogs
The following scenario is an example of which ISTE Standard for Students?Students in Mrs.
Miller's Spanish class are learning conversational Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Mrs. Miller
wants students to practice their verbal and written Spanish. She has a colleague in Mexico who
has agreed to collaborate with her to pair students in their classrooms to exchange online
letters and engage in group discussions once a week via a moderated online chat room. Once a
quarter, as a whole class they use a video conferencing program to have relevant discussions on
sports, the weather and news events. - ANSWERS-Students use digital media and environments
to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance to support individual learning
and contribute to the learning of others
, What is the main purpose for understanding and using the ISTE Standards for Teachers,
Students, Coaches and Administrators? - ANSWERS-Allows for the successful implementation of
digital strategies that impact learning, teaching, and working in a digital world
Mrs. Jacobs wants her students to collaborate, communicate, and submit work online for a
group project they need to work on both in and outside of class. Which of the following tools
could best help her achieve these goals - ANSWERS-Learning management systems like Edmodo
and Schoology.
In which of the following classroom scenarios is the teacher using a Flipped Learning model -
ANSWERS-Mr. Jones has created a short six-minute video lecture on Chapter 9 in his History
textbook. He asks students to watch his video at home for homework and answer ten questions
via an online quiz. When students return to class the next day, they review their quiz answers
and clarify misconceptions. Afterwards they engage in group discussions debating chapter 9
topics assigned by Mr. Jones
What are the benefits of developing a Professional Learning Network - ANSWERS-Provides a
platform and an opportunity for educators to collaborate, communicate, share ideas and
resources, and build community to improve and expanding their learning.
How does blended learning meet the diverse needs of students in a classroom? - ANSWERS-
Because it allows students the opportunity to control the time, pace, path, and pace of their
learning so they can be engaged both in and out of the classroom.
Which of these is NOT an example of how to teach/incorporate digital citizenship into the
classroom? - ANSWERS-A history teacher has decided to use digital textbooks in his classroom.
During the first week of class he explains to students how to access and read the digital text in a
meaningful way.
True/False: A teacher wants to incorporate technology into his/her own classroom but is afraid
and isn't sure where to begin. A recommendation you could make is to have him/her review
their course objectives and decide where technology could be substituted to achieve the same
Assessment (Instructional
Strategies)17
What does flexible grouping allow? - ANSWERS-For learning that is appropriately challenging
and avoids labeling a student's readiness as static.
Identify the four factors you should consider when planning differentiated lessons? - ANSWERS-
student readiness to learn, student background, student learning style, student interest.
Why is differentiation of process necessary for English Language Learners - ANSWERS-Because
they need sheltered instruction and language supports to understand and make sense of
content.
Mr. Johnson wants to start differentiating his curriculum but he doesn't know where or how to
begin. Which of the following steps would you suggest he take? - ANSWERS-Administer a
learning styles inventory and determine which learning objectives and lessons he could adapt or
revise to begin incorporating student's learning styles in his content delivery, classroom
activities, and assessments
Administering a learning styles inventory and/or a student interest survey at the beginning of
each school year is valuable because - ANSWERS-It can help you gather information about your
students that will allow you to better understand how your students learn and what their
interests are to create lessons and activities that engage them and meet varying learning needs
In which of the following scenarios is the teacher differentiating the learning environment: -
ANSWERS-Ms. Gonzalez, a fifth-grade reading teacher has a variety of reading "nooks" in the
room. During silent reading time, some students sit in bean bag chairs, others on the floor with
blankets and pillows, some in desks and a few outside in the hallway right outside her room
,Which of the following is an example of differentiating the product for students in a fifth-grade
reading class who are supposed to read and describe the parts of a story in a book they've
read? - ANSWERS-Providing some students with a story map after they read the book to outline
the events of the story, allowing kinesthetic or tactile learners the opportunity to rewrite the
book as a skit and perform it for the class, and letting visual learners draw out the events of the
book and deliver a presentation on the visuals.
Differentiation of the curriculum falls into what three main categories? - ANSWERS-content,
process, product
True/False: Differentiating content requires that students be pretested. - ANSWERS-True-
because it can help you identify which students do and don't require direct instruction.
Decide which of the following differentiated activities is at the Tier 2, mastery level: - ANSWERS-
A student uses the vocabulary words he/she has learned to write a short story
Identify which of the following tools can help you build your Professional Learning Network: -
ANSWERS-Facebook, Twitter, & Blogs
The following scenario is an example of which ISTE Standard for Students?Students in Mrs.
Miller's Spanish class are learning conversational Spanish vocabulary and grammar. Mrs. Miller
wants students to practice their verbal and written Spanish. She has a colleague in Mexico who
has agreed to collaborate with her to pair students in their classrooms to exchange online
letters and engage in group discussions once a week via a moderated online chat room. Once a
quarter, as a whole class they use a video conferencing program to have relevant discussions on
sports, the weather and news events. - ANSWERS-Students use digital media and environments
to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance to support individual learning
and contribute to the learning of others
, What is the main purpose for understanding and using the ISTE Standards for Teachers,
Students, Coaches and Administrators? - ANSWERS-Allows for the successful implementation of
digital strategies that impact learning, teaching, and working in a digital world
Mrs. Jacobs wants her students to collaborate, communicate, and submit work online for a
group project they need to work on both in and outside of class. Which of the following tools
could best help her achieve these goals - ANSWERS-Learning management systems like Edmodo
and Schoology.
In which of the following classroom scenarios is the teacher using a Flipped Learning model -
ANSWERS-Mr. Jones has created a short six-minute video lecture on Chapter 9 in his History
textbook. He asks students to watch his video at home for homework and answer ten questions
via an online quiz. When students return to class the next day, they review their quiz answers
and clarify misconceptions. Afterwards they engage in group discussions debating chapter 9
topics assigned by Mr. Jones
What are the benefits of developing a Professional Learning Network - ANSWERS-Provides a
platform and an opportunity for educators to collaborate, communicate, share ideas and
resources, and build community to improve and expanding their learning.
How does blended learning meet the diverse needs of students in a classroom? - ANSWERS-
Because it allows students the opportunity to control the time, pace, path, and pace of their
learning so they can be engaged both in and out of the classroom.
Which of these is NOT an example of how to teach/incorporate digital citizenship into the
classroom? - ANSWERS-A history teacher has decided to use digital textbooks in his classroom.
During the first week of class he explains to students how to access and read the digital text in a
meaningful way.
True/False: A teacher wants to incorporate technology into his/her own classroom but is afraid
and isn't sure where to begin. A recommendation you could make is to have him/her review
their course objectives and decide where technology could be substituted to achieve the same
