PECT PreK-4 Practice Test Modules 1-3 Expert
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Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question about what
concept?
a. What is the difference between the minimum and maximum value?
b. Is there a change over time?
c. What is the relationship between two variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - (ANSWER)D
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and which items
belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe a tree and a
set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks into
categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them in order from
smallest to biggest - (ANSWER)C
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of paper. She then
has students draw a line connecting opposing corners. The class discusses their
findings. What is she trying to teach the students about?
,a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
d. Slope - (ANSWER)B
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students find that with
some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks exactly the same height.
With other groups of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be
introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)A
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment
could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis - (ANSWER)D
,A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle, circle pattern at a
math center. This practice is setting the stage for which mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability - (ANSWER)A
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings and asks the
questions: "Which building has more windows? Which building has fewer cars
outside?" What mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)C
Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
, d. Writing numbers 1-10 - (ANSWER)A
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit and one digit
numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two digit numbers. The student
gets all the problems correct except for two subtraction problems. How should
the teacher correct the student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)C
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a
kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation using information
from a local newspaper
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their appropriate season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the
seasons
d. Explore the weather of different countries - (ANSWER)B
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students.
What would be an appropriate activity to use?
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Use of a circle graph is best when used to answer a question about what
concept?
a. What is the difference between the minimum and maximum value?
b. Is there a change over time?
c. What is the relationship between two variables?
d. How do all the parts related to the whole? - (ANSWER)D
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the concept of set and which items
belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity for her to do?
a. Have students use as many words as they can think of to describe a tree and a
set of playground equipment
b. Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and different
c. Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the students sort the blocks into
categories they see fit
d. Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them put them in order from
smallest to biggest - (ANSWER)C
A teacher has students cut a square or rectangle from a piece of paper. She then
has students draw a line connecting opposing corners. The class discusses their
findings. What is she trying to teach the students about?
,a. Similarity
b. Right triangles
c. Parallel lines
d. Slope - (ANSWER)B
Second graders are working with groups of blocks. The students find that with
some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks exactly the same height.
With other groups of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be
introduced?
a. Even and odd numbers
b. Common numbers
c. Inverse operations
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)A
A student is having trouble with single by double digit addition. Which assessment
could best pinpoint the problem?
a. Criterion referenced assessment
b. Norm referenced assessment
c. Performance assessment
d. Error analysis - (ANSWER)D
,A kindergarten student is completing a triangle, circle, triangle, circle pattern at a
math center. This practice is setting the stage for which mathematical concept?
a. Algebra
b. Geometry
c. Measurement
d. Probability - (ANSWER)A
A kindergarten teacher shows the class a picture of two buildings and asks the
questions: "Which building has more windows? Which building has fewer cars
outside?" What mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing?
a. Ordering numbers
b. Identifying patterns in the real world
c. Drawing conclusions from observational data
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)C
Which skill must a student have before they are able to add the numbers 1-5?
a. Counting forward from 1-10
b. Counting backwards from 10
c. Recognizing written numerals
, d. Writing numbers 1-10 - (ANSWER)A
A student is doing math problems that require adding two digit and one digit
numbers and subtracting one digit numbers from two digit numbers. The student
gets all the problems correct except for two subtraction problems. How should
the teacher correct the student's problem?
a. Review place value with the student
b. Use manipulatives
c. Teach the student how to check subtraction through addition
d. None of the above - (ANSWER)C
How would you foster an awareness of the seasons and weather changes in a
kindergarten student?
a. Have students chart the daily temperature and precipitation using information
from a local newspaper
b. Sort clothes, tools, and toys according the their appropriate season
c. Use a flashlight and a beach ball to explain how the earth's orbit affects the
seasons
d. Explore the weather of different countries - (ANSWER)B
A kindergarten teacher wants to develop observational skills in her students.
What would be an appropriate activity to use?
