ABCTE PTK CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A teacher is asking a class a series of questions to review key points and wrap up a
lesson on Pearl Harbor. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to
indicate that a student has given a correct response? - Correct Answers -Nod and say,
"Excellent!"
Teacher should indicate approval when students give correct responses. Asking
clarifying questions are appropriate if students have given correct responses but seem
unsure about the answer.
A 9th grade student correctly stated the dates of the Cold War. Which one of the
following is the BEST teacher response? - Correct Answers -"That is correct. Who can
tell us what precipitating event ended the Cold War?"
The teacher follows the correct response with a new question to maintain momentum.
Moving the discussion to another topic is only appropriate if the question and answer
period was a review of previously covered material.
An English teacher is assigning a persuasive essay. How can the teacher BEST help
students be successful with this assignment? - Correct Answers -Give students a rubric
for how they will be graded.
Communicates expectations and measurable criteria to students, allowing them to be
successful in meeting the learning objectives. Allowing students to choose their own
topic may motivate them, but isn't as helpful as communicating what is expected from
the assignment.
A teacher wants to promote leisure reading while involving parents and guardians.
Which one of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this goal? - Correct Answers
-Offer parents and guardians a list of books of interest to students.
This gives parents/guardians a starting point for encouraging leisure reading. It's
impractical to assume parents/guardians would participate or lead a reading fair. Solo
reading outside of class for extra credit doesn't include parents/guardians. Requiring
parents/guardians submit their own leisure reading materials doesn't give them the
appropriate tools to help encourage or engage students.
, An English class is discussing a novel they are reading, and the teacher asks the class
to name the protagonist. One student slowly raises a hand and quietly gives the correct
answer. Which of the following responses would BEST allow the teacher to gauge the
student's understanding of the material? - Correct Answers -"Correct. What makes this
character the protagonist?"
This response encourages further explanation on the subject so that the teacher can
make sure the student truly understands the role of a protagonist. Do not embarrass the
student or introduce new subject material, instead of clarifying the original question.
When planning group activities, teacher should ___ ? - Correct Answers -Incorporate
individual grading criteria.
All students must be held accountable for participating in learning activities and attaining
goals, so individual grading criteria should be incorporated into group lesson planning.
Lacking this individualized grading method can be unfair if all students don't put forth
equal effort. Requiring students to submit an individual analysis is too specific in
response to this question.
A 7th grade math student frequently turns in homework that is incorrect despite
previously demonstrating mastery of the concepts in class. The work appears as if tit
was done very quickly and without much effort. What would be the BEST approach to
the situation? - Correct Answers -Discuss the issue with the student to determine the
cause of the problem.
It is important to provide consequences and feedback on homework, but the
consequences must address the error or misconception.
An 11th grade science teacher wants to promote student interest in the school science
fair. The teacher should ___? - Correct Answers -Offer extra credit to students who
participate.
Offering incentives to students is the best way to build interest and promote
participation.
Which of the following is the BEST way for a teacher to provide feedback on a research
paper? - Correct Answers -Write comments in the margins offering praise and areas for
improvement.
Feedback to students should be meaningful (specific, accurate, important), so writing
specific comments and suggestions in the margins is the best way to provide this level
of feedback.
An 11th grade English student has written an essay that doesn't meet minimum
expectations. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to provide
MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
A teacher is asking a class a series of questions to review key points and wrap up a
lesson on Pearl Harbor. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to
indicate that a student has given a correct response? - Correct Answers -Nod and say,
"Excellent!"
Teacher should indicate approval when students give correct responses. Asking
clarifying questions are appropriate if students have given correct responses but seem
unsure about the answer.
A 9th grade student correctly stated the dates of the Cold War. Which one of the
following is the BEST teacher response? - Correct Answers -"That is correct. Who can
tell us what precipitating event ended the Cold War?"
The teacher follows the correct response with a new question to maintain momentum.
Moving the discussion to another topic is only appropriate if the question and answer
period was a review of previously covered material.
An English teacher is assigning a persuasive essay. How can the teacher BEST help
students be successful with this assignment? - Correct Answers -Give students a rubric
for how they will be graded.
Communicates expectations and measurable criteria to students, allowing them to be
successful in meeting the learning objectives. Allowing students to choose their own
topic may motivate them, but isn't as helpful as communicating what is expected from
the assignment.
A teacher wants to promote leisure reading while involving parents and guardians.
Which one of the following is the BEST way to accomplish this goal? - Correct Answers
-Offer parents and guardians a list of books of interest to students.
This gives parents/guardians a starting point for encouraging leisure reading. It's
impractical to assume parents/guardians would participate or lead a reading fair. Solo
reading outside of class for extra credit doesn't include parents/guardians. Requiring
parents/guardians submit their own leisure reading materials doesn't give them the
appropriate tools to help encourage or engage students.
, An English class is discussing a novel they are reading, and the teacher asks the class
to name the protagonist. One student slowly raises a hand and quietly gives the correct
answer. Which of the following responses would BEST allow the teacher to gauge the
student's understanding of the material? - Correct Answers -"Correct. What makes this
character the protagonist?"
This response encourages further explanation on the subject so that the teacher can
make sure the student truly understands the role of a protagonist. Do not embarrass the
student or introduce new subject material, instead of clarifying the original question.
When planning group activities, teacher should ___ ? - Correct Answers -Incorporate
individual grading criteria.
All students must be held accountable for participating in learning activities and attaining
goals, so individual grading criteria should be incorporated into group lesson planning.
Lacking this individualized grading method can be unfair if all students don't put forth
equal effort. Requiring students to submit an individual analysis is too specific in
response to this question.
A 7th grade math student frequently turns in homework that is incorrect despite
previously demonstrating mastery of the concepts in class. The work appears as if tit
was done very quickly and without much effort. What would be the BEST approach to
the situation? - Correct Answers -Discuss the issue with the student to determine the
cause of the problem.
It is important to provide consequences and feedback on homework, but the
consequences must address the error or misconception.
An 11th grade science teacher wants to promote student interest in the school science
fair. The teacher should ___? - Correct Answers -Offer extra credit to students who
participate.
Offering incentives to students is the best way to build interest and promote
participation.
Which of the following is the BEST way for a teacher to provide feedback on a research
paper? - Correct Answers -Write comments in the margins offering praise and areas for
improvement.
Feedback to students should be meaningful (specific, accurate, important), so writing
specific comments and suggestions in the margins is the best way to provide this level
of feedback.
An 11th grade English student has written an essay that doesn't meet minimum
expectations. Which one of the following is the BEST way for the teacher to provide
