EDF3151
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as having
them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the following? -
ANSWER-Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - ANSWER-Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - ANSWER-An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - ANSWER-I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - ANSWER-emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just read?
- ANSWER-She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher checked
to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other equipment she
needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? - ANSWER-
Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
, following, what is the best teacher action? - ANSWER-Ask, "What is one of the things the
British did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - ANSWER-equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement in
response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - ANSWER-"What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - ANSWER-the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - ANSWER-36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - ANSWER-teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - ANSWER-equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
ANSWER-teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: - ANSWER-
closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - ANSWER-
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best describes:
- ANSWER-reinforcement
FINAL STUDY GUIDE 2026 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS
Paul decides to have the students describe the ratio of girls to boys in the class, as well as having
them describe the ratio of boys to girls. His practice best illustrates which of the following? -
ANSWER-Pedagogical content knowledge
Paul decides to have the students supply additional personalized examples. His practice best
illustrates which of the following? - ANSWER-Knowledge of learners and learning
Which of the following best describes a productive learning environment? - ANSWER-An
environment that is orderly and focuses on learning
Which of the following are considered to be knowledge expert teachers possess?
I. Knowledge of content
II. Pedagogical content knowledge
III. Knowledge of school rules and policies
IV. Knowledge about learners and learning - ANSWER-I, II, IV
Ms. Thornton says to her students, "Let's do this once more so everyone understands. What did
Timmy just say about the setting of the story?"
This question is most closely related to: - ANSWER-emphasis.
Martha Rodriguez was reflecting on the problem of Luiz. He was in her third period English
class, and he was failing. She had tried gentle reminders to him to complete his work and made
sure she recognized him when he did so; she had tried simplifying directions; she had tried
counseling him; she had tried drawing him out in class and elaborating on his comments and
questions. "So far, none of those has really worked for very long", she mused, "I know I can get
him to learn. I wonder what I should try next. I think I'll call his parents and ask for their help."
Which of the following statements best describes Martha's behavior in the episode you just read?
- ANSWER-She has demonstrated high teaching efficacy.
After school the day before she was going to have the class do an experiment, a teacher checked
to see if she had the worksheets for the students and the test tubes and other equipment she
needed for the experiment. This best illustrates which of the following? - ANSWER-
Organization
A teacher notices Beth being inattentive in a class discussion on the factors leading up to the
American Revolutionary War. Based on research examining effective teaching behaviors, of the
, following, what is the best teacher action? - ANSWER-Ask, "What is one of the things the
British did that angered the colonists? Beth?"
At the end of the class Sharon stopped by Mr. Conner's desk and commented, "Mr. Conner, you
called on everybody else, but you didn't call on me even once, today."
Sharon's comment most closely relates to: - ANSWER-equitable distribution
You are teaching your class about gerunds (verb forms that act as subjects in sentences). You
have displayed the following sentence:
Skiing is a very good form of exercise.
You call on Amanda, saying, "What is the gerund in the sentence?"Amanda responds, "I don't
know."
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning, the most effective question or statement in
response to Amanda saying, "I don't know" is: - ANSWER-"What is this sentence about,
Amanda?"
Mrs. Kerr is conducting a geography lesson on Arkansas. She asks, "Scott, what is the capital of
Arkansas?" (Scott was paying attention but didn't have his hand raised.)
Based on the characteristics of effective questioning behaviors, of the following, the best
assessment of the teacher's action (calling on Scott and asking the question) is: - ANSWER-the
teacher should have asked the question first and then called on Scott.
*From case study* Of the following, the paragraph that best illustrates the concept of
introductory focus is: - ANSWER-36
*From case study* Of the following, both paragraphs 4 and 6 best illustrate: - ANSWER-teacher
expectations.
Consider Michelle's questioning in paragraphs 13, 17, 21, 28, 33, 37, and 40. Of the following,
Michelle's behavior in these paragraphs best illustrates: - ANSWER-equitable distribution.
Look at paragraphs 11-12. Of the following, they best illustrate which essential teaching skill? -
ANSWER-teacher organization.
Look at the sequence of paragraphs from 63-69. Of the following, it best illustrates: - ANSWER-
closure
Look at paragraph 39 in Michelle's lesson. Assess Michelle's behaviors in the incident, and
defend your assessment with information taken from the case study. (4 points) - ANSWER-
An increase in a behavior as the result of a consequence that follows the behavior best describes:
- ANSWER-reinforcement
