Professional Teaching Test
What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? ANSW - problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups ANSW -
cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher
using? ANSW - modeled reading
An elementary math teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the order of
operations. This phrase is an example of ANSW - mnemonic device
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of questions in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? ANSW - knowledge
To ensure that all students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should ANSW - create a course outline and distribute a
hard copy to each student
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so.
Which strategy would address the problem directly? ANSW - creating an academic
contract between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? ANSW - using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to
introduce a unit on Florida history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should ANSW - assign a
responsible peer buddy to assist the new student
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? ANSW - promoting student cultures
that are studied, shared and celebrated
A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be ANSW -
seeking input from a peer teacher
In a community-centered approach to teaching, a teacher plans classroom activities that
require students to ANSW - assist others in solving problems
, A teacher has students use their background information to make predictions about a
story. This lesson would most likely be representative of a ANSW - learner-centered
environment
During the introduction of a new math lesson, several students appear uninterested in
the lesson. To determine if the behavior is content related, the teacher should ANSW -
ask students concept questions
Students are given a demanding task and then asked to respond to that task orally, in
writing, or by constructing a product. This type of evaluation is a ANSW - performance
assessment
Which of the following assessments would be best for comparing a student's knowledge
with that of other students in the same grade level? ANSW - norm-referenced
A 4th grade team analyzes student test scores from the beginning and the end of the
school year to determine whether to continue using the current core reading curriculum.
Which of the following is the best type of assessment to use for this purpose? ANSW -
summative
A student appears to be struggling with a reading subskill after initial instruction. The
teacher wants to find out what component of reading is hindering comprehension.
Which of the following assessments would best aid the teacher? ANSW - diagnostic
Which of the following would help a teacher identify reasons why a student is
misbehaving in class? ANSW - anecdotal records
After attending a reading workshop, a teacher realizes that the current reading
strategies are not improving student academic achievement. The most appropriate next
step is to ANSW - request assistance from a reading coach
A teacher wants to analyze areas of need in the curriculum. Which of the following
would reflect the necessary data? ANSW - a teacher's grade book
A teacher would like to encourage parents and guardians to be involved in their
students' education. What strategy is the best way for the teacher to encourage diverse
parents and guardians to come to the classroom for a cultural activity? ANSW - having
students write a personal invitation inviting parents and guardians to attend a cultural
activity during school
When parents request copies of software to use at home with their children, a teacher
should consult ANSW - site license guidelines
A class has students from various cultural backgrounds. The teacher notices that
students of like cultures are exhibiting similar skills and knowledge that differ from
What type of curriculum is a teacher using when students are confronted with a
scenario and asked to generate hypotheses and solutions? ANSW - problem-based
An instructional strategy in which students work in small, peer-assisted groups ANSW -
cooperative learning
When a teacher reads aloud to students, which of the following strategies is the teacher
using? ANSW - modeled reading
An elementary math teacher uses the phrase "My dear Aunt Sally" to teach the order of
operations. This phrase is an example of ANSW - mnemonic device
According to Bloom's taxonomy, what is the lowest level of questions in the cognitive
domain that the teacher could use? ANSW - knowledge
To ensure that all students are aware of the assignments required for a semester-long
chemistry class, the teacher should ANSW - create a course outline and distribute a
hard copy to each student
A student is capable of completing assignments but often lacks the motivation to do so.
Which strategy would address the problem directly? ANSW - creating an academic
contract between the student and teacher
Which of the following is an example of a teacher employing a nonverbal
communication strategy? ANSW - using enthusiastic hand and eye gestures to
introduce a unit on Florida history
To ensure that a new student feels welcome, the teacher should ANSW - assign a
responsible peer buddy to assist the new student
Which of the following situations is the best example of a teacher promoting a climate of
openness, respect, and inquiry in the classroom? ANSW - promoting student cultures
that are studied, shared and celebrated
A beginning teacher notices that students are having difficulty mastering the properties
of light on a science test. The best next step for the teacher to take would be ANSW -
seeking input from a peer teacher
In a community-centered approach to teaching, a teacher plans classroom activities that
require students to ANSW - assist others in solving problems
, A teacher has students use their background information to make predictions about a
story. This lesson would most likely be representative of a ANSW - learner-centered
environment
During the introduction of a new math lesson, several students appear uninterested in
the lesson. To determine if the behavior is content related, the teacher should ANSW -
ask students concept questions
Students are given a demanding task and then asked to respond to that task orally, in
writing, or by constructing a product. This type of evaluation is a ANSW - performance
assessment
Which of the following assessments would be best for comparing a student's knowledge
with that of other students in the same grade level? ANSW - norm-referenced
A 4th grade team analyzes student test scores from the beginning and the end of the
school year to determine whether to continue using the current core reading curriculum.
Which of the following is the best type of assessment to use for this purpose? ANSW -
summative
A student appears to be struggling with a reading subskill after initial instruction. The
teacher wants to find out what component of reading is hindering comprehension.
Which of the following assessments would best aid the teacher? ANSW - diagnostic
Which of the following would help a teacher identify reasons why a student is
misbehaving in class? ANSW - anecdotal records
After attending a reading workshop, a teacher realizes that the current reading
strategies are not improving student academic achievement. The most appropriate next
step is to ANSW - request assistance from a reading coach
A teacher wants to analyze areas of need in the curriculum. Which of the following
would reflect the necessary data? ANSW - a teacher's grade book
A teacher would like to encourage parents and guardians to be involved in their
students' education. What strategy is the best way for the teacher to encourage diverse
parents and guardians to come to the classroom for a cultural activity? ANSW - having
students write a personal invitation inviting parents and guardians to attend a cultural
activity during school
When parents request copies of software to use at home with their children, a teacher
should consult ANSW - site license guidelines
A class has students from various cultural backgrounds. The teacher notices that
students of like cultures are exhibiting similar skills and knowledge that differ from
