EDU 211 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Nearly 16 million or 22% of children in America live in poverty. About how many of these
children live in extreme poverty? - ANS 7 million
According to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2002, which students were required to
reach proficiency and meet adequate yearly performance goals? - ANS All students
Mr. Hernandez has accepted a teaching job in a new district. In his interview, he learned that he
will be evaluated on 22 components of knowledge and skills in four domains of teaching
responsibilities. Which of the following models of good teaching is most likely being used in his
district's teacher evaluation system? - ANS Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Experienced teachers often ask several of the following questions as they teach. Which question
is most likely to be the metacognitive concern of a beginning teacher? - ANS How well did I
handle that disruptive behavior?
Which teacher comments appear to be most related to educational psychology? -
ANS Should order of operations be taught before students learn to solve equations?
Mr. Grant is a reflective teacher who is always trying to improve his teaching practices to
increase student learning. He has conducted several research projects and changed teaching
strategies on the basis of the results. In his latest reflections, he predicted that his low-achieving
students would complete their spelling tasks in less time and score higher on spelling tests if he
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,began using a buddy system. In the research cycle, Mr. Grant has developed: - ANS a
hypothesis.
Among the early psychologists in this country, which leader is respected as the father of the
progressive education movement? - ANS John Dewey
During the 2011-2012 school year, what percentage of students with disabilities spent most of
their school time in the general education classroom? - ANS 60%
As a new teacher, you are eager to meet your 18 students. You are interested in the ethnic and
cultural diversity of your students and their range of abilities and needs. If the diversity among
your students matches national statistical norms, how many children will you have with mild to
severe developmental disabilities? - ANS Three
Which statement would be associated with a teacher's sense of self-efficacy after seeing his/her
list of students for the year? - ANS "There will be challenges, but I am up to the task!"
Who founded the field of psychology in 1890? - ANS William James
Which of the following indicates a correct range of correlations? - ANS 1 to -1
The people being studied in an experiment are called - ANS Participants
My wife, son, and I attended a performance of Miss Saigon at the Peace Center on Friday past. If
we paid for the lowest priced tickets, we would be seated further from the stage than those
who paid for a higher priced ticket. What type of correlation would paying a lower price and
being further from the stage suggest? - ANS A negative correlation
All of the following are associated with qualitative research EXCEPT: - ANS uses numbers,
measurement, and statistics
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, One requirement of the NCLB Act of 2002 was that educational programs and practices
receiving federal money must be considered "scientifically based research". Therefore, what
kind of research would this require? - ANS quantitative research
Which correlation shows causation (cause and effect)? - ANS community wealth and size of
houses
Empirical means - ANS based on data and evidence.
Which is an example of a case study? - ANS an in-depth study of an LD student to discover
what type of classroom setting is most effective
South Carolina teachers who are new to the profession are evaluated using an evaluation
instrument called ADEPT (also referred to as SAFE-T or SC 4.0). When are new teachers
evaluated with this instrument and by whom? - ANS during their second year teaching by 3
observers
Each of the following children is undergoing change. Which change is NOT defined as
developmental? - ANS Mark is walking carefully on one foot while his sprained ankle heals.
Roberta has a hard time relating to other students. She is very independent but wants to have
friends. She has tried to carry on conversations about the science concepts that interest her and
information she learned from her dad who is a aerospace engineer. She's trying to branch out
and watch a TV show some of the students like so she can discuss it with them at school
tomorrow. What kind of development is involved in Rachel's experiences? - ANS social
development
Three questions surrounding development pose continuing debate among researchers and
theorists. Which of the following is NOT one of those questions? - ANS What is the shape of
development?
Mason grew one inch between sixth grade and seventh grade. What type of developmental
change is this? - ANS Quantative
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
UPDATE | 100% CORRECT.
Nearly 16 million or 22% of children in America live in poverty. About how many of these
children live in extreme poverty? - ANS 7 million
According to the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act of 2002, which students were required to
reach proficiency and meet adequate yearly performance goals? - ANS All students
Mr. Hernandez has accepted a teaching job in a new district. In his interview, he learned that he
will be evaluated on 22 components of knowledge and skills in four domains of teaching
responsibilities. Which of the following models of good teaching is most likely being used in his
district's teacher evaluation system? - ANS Danielson's Framework for Teaching
Experienced teachers often ask several of the following questions as they teach. Which question
is most likely to be the metacognitive concern of a beginning teacher? - ANS How well did I
handle that disruptive behavior?
Which teacher comments appear to be most related to educational psychology? -
ANS Should order of operations be taught before students learn to solve equations?
Mr. Grant is a reflective teacher who is always trying to improve his teaching practices to
increase student learning. He has conducted several research projects and changed teaching
strategies on the basis of the results. In his latest reflections, he predicted that his low-achieving
students would complete their spelling tasks in less time and score higher on spelling tests if he
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,began using a buddy system. In the research cycle, Mr. Grant has developed: - ANS a
hypothesis.
Among the early psychologists in this country, which leader is respected as the father of the
progressive education movement? - ANS John Dewey
During the 2011-2012 school year, what percentage of students with disabilities spent most of
their school time in the general education classroom? - ANS 60%
As a new teacher, you are eager to meet your 18 students. You are interested in the ethnic and
cultural diversity of your students and their range of abilities and needs. If the diversity among
your students matches national statistical norms, how many children will you have with mild to
severe developmental disabilities? - ANS Three
Which statement would be associated with a teacher's sense of self-efficacy after seeing his/her
list of students for the year? - ANS "There will be challenges, but I am up to the task!"
Who founded the field of psychology in 1890? - ANS William James
Which of the following indicates a correct range of correlations? - ANS 1 to -1
The people being studied in an experiment are called - ANS Participants
My wife, son, and I attended a performance of Miss Saigon at the Peace Center on Friday past. If
we paid for the lowest priced tickets, we would be seated further from the stage than those
who paid for a higher priced ticket. What type of correlation would paying a lower price and
being further from the stage suggest? - ANS A negative correlation
All of the following are associated with qualitative research EXCEPT: - ANS uses numbers,
measurement, and statistics
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, One requirement of the NCLB Act of 2002 was that educational programs and practices
receiving federal money must be considered "scientifically based research". Therefore, what
kind of research would this require? - ANS quantitative research
Which correlation shows causation (cause and effect)? - ANS community wealth and size of
houses
Empirical means - ANS based on data and evidence.
Which is an example of a case study? - ANS an in-depth study of an LD student to discover
what type of classroom setting is most effective
South Carolina teachers who are new to the profession are evaluated using an evaluation
instrument called ADEPT (also referred to as SAFE-T or SC 4.0). When are new teachers
evaluated with this instrument and by whom? - ANS during their second year teaching by 3
observers
Each of the following children is undergoing change. Which change is NOT defined as
developmental? - ANS Mark is walking carefully on one foot while his sprained ankle heals.
Roberta has a hard time relating to other students. She is very independent but wants to have
friends. She has tried to carry on conversations about the science concepts that interest her and
information she learned from her dad who is a aerospace engineer. She's trying to branch out
and watch a TV show some of the students like so she can discuss it with them at school
tomorrow. What kind of development is involved in Rachel's experiences? - ANS social
development
Three questions surrounding development pose continuing debate among researchers and
theorists. Which of the following is NOT one of those questions? - ANS What is the shape of
development?
Mason grew one inch between sixth grade and seventh grade. What type of developmental
change is this? - ANS Quantative
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