PTK Practice ABCTE | All Answers are Correct
MOST effective method for closing a lesson? Correct Answer: The students identify the
important topics and conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can assess the effect of the lesson. It
needs to be done as a group so that the teacher can monitor and adjust before students work
individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and outlines important conclusions) isn't
correct because students are merely reiterating the lesson and not stating the issues and results in
their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students understand differences and
similarities of forests and deserts? Correct Answer: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to
compare/contrast 2 objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or argument Correct
Answer: outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2 sides of the same topic
(pros cons) Correct Answer: t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic Correct Answer: choose web cluster or
topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing relationships between events Correct
Answer: Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to understand the recycling process
after reading a chapter about recycling. This chart is the best way for students to visualize a
process with multiple steps and options. They help clarify complicated processes. Correct
Answer: Flow Chart
A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent the unit they just covered.
Which of the following BEST explains the purpose of this activity? Correct Answer: A: to give
students an opportunity to visually represent the temporal relationships between key historical
events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting facts to illustrate ideas in the
classroom. the proper use of creating timelines is to show students the order of historical events.
studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a timeline as an instructional activity.
reviewing key events is not the primary purpose either.
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby dinosaurs, which of the
following activities would best assess prior knowledge and stimulate student interest? Correct
Answer: Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of dinosaurs and ask them to
, name and discuss them, if they can. Discuss the answers as a group and ask the question, "What
would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've ever read any stories about
dinosaurs
why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students know about dinosaurs and can
correct any misinformation. in addition, the questions is open-ended and is an attention grabber.
Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot assess prior knowledge. choice d(museum)
may seem like a good activity, but again, the teacher cannot assess prior knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the students because doing so
Correct Answer: Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what they are learning? Correct
Answer: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced the development of Latin
America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries before after ww2
d (my answer) describe climate in rain forest and discuss how human activity affects it
Why-The students must explain a concept by creating or synthesizing something. In Blooms
taxonomy, synthesis is a higher order than answer knowledge (a) -comprehension (D) and
application (c)
During the beginning of a unit about the Great Depression for a sixth grade class, which of the
following questions would be most effective for presenting the new content? Correct Answer:
Correct-Can anyone tell us where the Great Depression took place?
WHy? it is a relevant answer with a verifiable answer. Those qualities are useful at the start of a
unit beause they start building a store of info that can be used later. Choice a may be used to
create interest in the topic. choice b focuses on sources, not the content. choice d supposes prior
knowledge and would be appropriate later in the unit.
In teaching a unit on Germany in the 30s, teacher wants class to recognize and understand that
multiple social,economic, and political factors contributed to the rise of National Socialism.
After starting the unit, what types of questions should be asked next? Correct Answer: Correct
answer : D What & Where
MOST effective method for closing a lesson? Correct Answer: The students identify the
important topics and conclusions in group discussions.
Why: Closure is best done by students so that the teacher can assess the effect of the lesson. It
needs to be done as a group so that the teacher can monitor and adjust before students work
individually.
Choice b (The teacher reiterates an outline of the lesson and outlines important conclusions) isn't
correct because students are merely reiterating the lesson and not stating the issues and results in
their own words.
Graphic Organizer that would best help elementary students understand differences and
similarities of forests and deserts? Correct Answer: VENN DIAGRAM-this is used to
compare/contrast 2 objects/information
These graphic organizers are useful for organizing a linear discussion or argument Correct
Answer: outline
These graphic organizers are helpful when students need to examine 2 sides of the same topic
(pros cons) Correct Answer: t charts
This organizer helps show details of a topic Correct Answer: choose web cluster or
topic/subtopic chart
This graphic organizer is appropriate to use when showing relationships between events Correct
Answer: Cause-effect chart
This is the most appropriate organizer to work with in class to understand the recycling process
after reading a chapter about recycling. This chart is the best way for students to visualize a
process with multiple steps and options. They help clarify complicated processes. Correct
Answer: Flow Chart
A history teacher instructs students to create a timeline to represent the unit they just covered.
Which of the following BEST explains the purpose of this activity? Correct Answer: A: to give
students an opportunity to visually represent the temporal relationships between key historical
events.
This is the best answer because this activity relates to selecting facts to illustrate ideas in the
classroom. the proper use of creating timelines is to show students the order of historical events.
studying for exams is not the primary purpose of using a timeline as an instructional activity.
reviewing key events is not the primary purpose either.
Before elementary students start reading a new book about baby dinosaurs, which of the
following activities would best assess prior knowledge and stimulate student interest? Correct
Answer: Answer a Show the class drawings of different kinds of dinosaurs and ask them to
, name and discuss them, if they can. Discuss the answers as a group and ask the question, "What
would you do if you found a baby dinosaur?"
Incorrect B: show students photo of dinosaurs and ask if they've ever read any stories about
dinosaurs
why is a correct? The teacher is able to assess what students know about dinosaurs and can
correct any misinformation. in addition, the questions is open-ended and is an attention grabber.
Choice b and c are passive and the teacher cannot assess prior knowledge. choice d(museum)
may seem like a good activity, but again, the teacher cannot assess prior knowledge.
In teaching a lesson, it is helpful to share the objectives with the students because doing so
Correct Answer: Correct A: helps students strive for the same learning goals
Incorrect- Makes sure students are on task and ready to learn.
Why? objectives help focus the students on the major goal of the day
Which assignment will BEST determine if students can analyze what they are learning? Correct
Answer: a. define the following terms
Correct B-Create a storyboard that explains how religion influenced the development of Latin
America
c. draw a map showing changes in borders of European countries before after ww2
d (my answer) describe climate in rain forest and discuss how human activity affects it
Why-The students must explain a concept by creating or synthesizing something. In Blooms
taxonomy, synthesis is a higher order than answer knowledge (a) -comprehension (D) and
application (c)
During the beginning of a unit about the Great Depression for a sixth grade class, which of the
following questions would be most effective for presenting the new content? Correct Answer:
Correct-Can anyone tell us where the Great Depression took place?
WHy? it is a relevant answer with a verifiable answer. Those qualities are useful at the start of a
unit beause they start building a store of info that can be used later. Choice a may be used to
create interest in the topic. choice b focuses on sources, not the content. choice d supposes prior
knowledge and would be appropriate later in the unit.
In teaching a unit on Germany in the 30s, teacher wants class to recognize and understand that
multiple social,economic, and political factors contributed to the rise of National Socialism.
After starting the unit, what types of questions should be asked next? Correct Answer: Correct
answer : D What & Where
