PECT Module 1 Questions and Answers Rated A
1). "let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together."
Ans: A student in a Kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing different
toys in the water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to the bottom
and asks the teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses from the
teacher would be most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?
2). Provides children with multiple avenues to demonstrate their learning.
Ans: The most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats
with young children is that such an approach:
3). Developing appropriate academic interventions and strategies to meet curricular goals.
Ans: A preschool student has been receiving special education services and will
continue to receive services in Kindergarten. An IEP meeting is being planned for the
student's transition to kindergarten. Which of the following roles is most appropriate for
the general education kindergarten teacher to play in this IEP meeting?
4). A description of the student's behavior and strategies the teacher has implemented.
Ans: A kindergarten student, who is typically easygoing and friendly, has begun acting
out in class and being verbally aggressive toward peers. The teacher is consulting with
the school counselor about these recent changes in the student's behavior. This
consultation is likely to be most productive if the teacher begins by providing the
counselor with which of the following pieces of information?
5). Learning about the characteristics and needs of families within the community.
Ans: A recently hired pre-k teacher who is new to the area can best prepare to be an
effective advocate for students by taking which of the following actions?
6). The various ways in which children think and learn
Ans: Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences focuses primarily on which of
the following aspects of education?
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, 7). Encouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class.
Ans: A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive environment for all
students by regularly:
8). Why do you think the bridge fell over? how can you build the bridge differently?
Ans: A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children are
attempting to use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars. The
first bridge that they build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it. Which
of the following teacher questions would best promote the development of the students'
reasoning and problem-solving skills?
9). 18 to 24 months
Ans: Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using
two-word utterances between the ages of:
10). Scaffolding
Ans: As second-grade students are learning a new science concept, the teacher helps
them acquire knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their own by using
prompts, giving suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities. In this situation,
which of the following strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster students'
cognitive development?
11). Ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out and
explore during playtime
Ans: A prekindergarten teacher wants to establish a classroom environment in which
spontaneous play is encouraged and play is recognized and valued as meaningful
learning. Which of the following strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher
to use to achieve this goal?
12). Examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students.
Ans: PreK-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use
an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally,
and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The
most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to:
13). The amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others
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1). "let's try to make some other things float and see if we can figure it out together."
Ans: A student in a Kindergarten class is playing at the water table, placing different
toys in the water. The student notices that one toy floats and another sinks to the bottom
and asks the teacher why some toys float. Which of the following responses from the
teacher would be most strongly consistent with a constructivist approach to learning?
2). Provides children with multiple avenues to demonstrate their learning.
Ans: The most important reason for using varied assessment methods and formats
with young children is that such an approach:
3). Developing appropriate academic interventions and strategies to meet curricular goals.
Ans: A preschool student has been receiving special education services and will
continue to receive services in Kindergarten. An IEP meeting is being planned for the
student's transition to kindergarten. Which of the following roles is most appropriate for
the general education kindergarten teacher to play in this IEP meeting?
4). A description of the student's behavior and strategies the teacher has implemented.
Ans: A kindergarten student, who is typically easygoing and friendly, has begun acting
out in class and being verbally aggressive toward peers. The teacher is consulting with
the school counselor about these recent changes in the student's behavior. This
consultation is likely to be most productive if the teacher begins by providing the
counselor with which of the following pieces of information?
5). Learning about the characteristics and needs of families within the community.
Ans: A recently hired pre-k teacher who is new to the area can best prepare to be an
effective advocate for students by taking which of the following actions?
6). The various ways in which children think and learn
Ans: Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences focuses primarily on which of
the following aspects of education?
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, 7). Encouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class.
Ans: A PreK-4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive environment for all
students by regularly:
8). Why do you think the bridge fell over? how can you build the bridge differently?
Ans: A Kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children are
attempting to use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars. The
first bridge that they build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it. Which
of the following teacher questions would best promote the development of the students'
reasoning and problem-solving skills?
9). 18 to 24 months
Ans: Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using
two-word utterances between the ages of:
10). Scaffolding
Ans: As second-grade students are learning a new science concept, the teacher helps
them acquire knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their own by using
prompts, giving suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities. In this situation,
which of the following strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster students'
cognitive development?
11). Ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out and
explore during playtime
Ans: A prekindergarten teacher wants to establish a classroom environment in which
spontaneous play is encouraged and play is recognized and valued as meaningful
learning. Which of the following strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher
to use to achieve this goal?
12). Examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students.
Ans: PreK-4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use
an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally,
and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The
most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to:
13). The amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others
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