texas teachers questions for assessment 2
with correct answers
What information would you use to support the use of tactile/kinesthetic learning activities in the
classroom?
The majority of students learn best through hands on activities.
According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a given
stage of development?
The child would continue to exhibit tendencies of that stage regardless of age.
What approach would you use to motivate your students and why?
By providing opportunities for children to experience success in their learning through the use of
appropriately challenging work.
Which intelligence category would you categorize the following activity as: the teacher asking
students to create a graphic organizer of their lesson?
Spatial Intelligence, because graphic organizers allow students to learn from a visual image.
Why do you think movement is so important in the classroom?
Movement allows the right and left side of the brain to work together
How would you use your knowledge of Erikson's stage of initiative vs. guilt in an early childhood
classroom?
Allowing children time to learn to do things themselves and providing choices.
What distinction can be made between the preoperational stage of development and the concrete
operational stage?
Children in the concrete operational stage of development can classify objects by several
characteristics.
Which is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class?
Engaging students in cooperative learning groups.
How would you use your knowledge of a high school student's developmental stage to appropriately
plan a class lesson?
Allow opportunities for students to have guided conversations to develop multiple points of view.
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?
Dr. Howard Gardner
How would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper?
blue paper increases a willingness to read by up to 80%.
What approach would you use to best help students retain information they have learned?
Teach a peer as a technique for retention.
, Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so
important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are
developmentally appropriate?
to be sure there is enough of a challenge to require adaptation but not cause the learner to
disengage.
How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Esteem Needs
What benefit does listening to classical music have on students?
Reduces stress and improves memory
How would you summarize the multiple intelligences theory?
This theory is based on how there are 8 areas of intelligence that can describe a person's intelligence.
How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning?
Half of all learners need to see the big picture as a frame of reference before breaking things down
into concepts
Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students?
Students can generally only focus on an assigned task for 1-2 minutes for every year of the child's age
up to 20 minutes.
Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a teacher
to help fulfill these needs for your students?
Get to know your students, what they like and dislike
What is the main idea of self-actualization?
When individuals reach a state of harmony and understanding
What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development?
Teachers must incorporate their knowledge of child development into their routine planning of
classroom instruction in order to maximize student learning.
How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the
classroom?
Offering opportunities for students to work in cooperative learning.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
Why should teachers include short answer questions on tests in the middle school years?
Students need to justify their answers and think logically.
with correct answers
What information would you use to support the use of tactile/kinesthetic learning activities in the
classroom?
The majority of students learn best through hands on activities.
According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a given
stage of development?
The child would continue to exhibit tendencies of that stage regardless of age.
What approach would you use to motivate your students and why?
By providing opportunities for children to experience success in their learning through the use of
appropriately challenging work.
Which intelligence category would you categorize the following activity as: the teacher asking
students to create a graphic organizer of their lesson?
Spatial Intelligence, because graphic organizers allow students to learn from a visual image.
Why do you think movement is so important in the classroom?
Movement allows the right and left side of the brain to work together
How would you use your knowledge of Erikson's stage of initiative vs. guilt in an early childhood
classroom?
Allowing children time to learn to do things themselves and providing choices.
What distinction can be made between the preoperational stage of development and the concrete
operational stage?
Children in the concrete operational stage of development can classify objects by several
characteristics.
Which is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class?
Engaging students in cooperative learning groups.
How would you use your knowledge of a high school student's developmental stage to appropriately
plan a class lesson?
Allow opportunities for students to have guided conversations to develop multiple points of view.
Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?
Dr. Howard Gardner
How would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper?
blue paper increases a willingness to read by up to 80%.
What approach would you use to best help students retain information they have learned?
Teach a peer as a technique for retention.
, Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so
important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are
developmentally appropriate?
to be sure there is enough of a challenge to require adaptation but not cause the learner to
disengage.
How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Esteem Needs
What benefit does listening to classical music have on students?
Reduces stress and improves memory
How would you summarize the multiple intelligences theory?
This theory is based on how there are 8 areas of intelligence that can describe a person's intelligence.
How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning?
Half of all learners need to see the big picture as a frame of reference before breaking things down
into concepts
Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students?
Students can generally only focus on an assigned task for 1-2 minutes for every year of the child's age
up to 20 minutes.
Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a teacher
to help fulfill these needs for your students?
Get to know your students, what they like and dislike
What is the main idea of self-actualization?
When individuals reach a state of harmony and understanding
What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development?
Teachers must incorporate their knowledge of child development into their routine planning of
classroom instruction in order to maximize student learning.
How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the
classroom?
Offering opportunities for students to work in cooperative learning.
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
How would you differentiate the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?
Why should teachers include short answer questions on tests in the middle school years?
Students need to justify their answers and think logically.
