OAE 001 Practice Test 1

OAE 001 Practice Test 1 A deficiency in which of the following functions of the cognitive developmental stages can lead to a student's problems in math such as having trouble checking addition 5+3=8 using subtraction ...

OAE 001 Practice Test 1 A deficiency in which of the following functions of the cognitive developmental stages can lead to a student's problems in math such as having trouble checking addition 5+3=8 using subtraction 8-5=3. - ✔✔Reversibility According to Sternberg's theory of information processing, what is one way a teacher can help students effectively utilize information processing components to increase academic achievement? - ✔✔Identify educational objectives What is one strategy to introduce students weeks in advance to topics in which they have no background information or knowledge? - ✔✔Pre-exposure Which of the following learning methods is considered "overt" and occurs shortly after the material is learned? - ✔✔Reviewing What type of memory occurs in the frontal lobes? - ✔✔Short-term memory How many minutes of exposure to new information are required in order for the brain to build the necessary synaptic gaps for retention? - ✔✔15 minutes With respect to mental models, which model refers to the working concept of a topic? - ✔✔Functional model An individual understands the pieces of a complex subject, as well as how the pieces relate and interconnect with each other. This individual has a strong _____mental model of the topic - ✔✔Structural A third-grade teacher gives her students a pop quiz. She instructs them to look up the answers in their book and then grade and correct their own quizzes. The next week she repeats this process with the same quiz and instructions. What type of learning strategy is this teacher implementing? - ✔✔Trial and error What is a key factor for a successful collaborative learning environment? - ✔✔Individual accountability What type of group fosters social skills and team building? - ✔✔Work groups Cultural diversity can, at times, be controversial. In order to avoid controversy in the classroom, how could a teacher incorporate diversity into learning? - ✔✔Focus on learning diversity A kindergarten teacher is searching for a creative way to teach reading and language skills. Which of the following would be the most appropriate approach for this age level? - ✔✔Teach about context clues A student displays a slight learning disability, which mostly effects reading and writing development. He is removed from the general student body to receive special education. While this student's disability has put him behind in his English class, he is not behind in any other class. What has the school violated in removing this student from the general student body? - ✔✔Americans with Disabilities Act The role-playing conducted in class addresses what level of Bloom's Taxonomy? - ✔✔Application With regard to testing and assessment what type of test compares students against a set of pre-determined standards or objectives - ✔✔Subject assessment test What are the four supports or factors essential to vertical teaming? - ✔✔Superintendent, school board, access to information, communication What is the role of the Team Leader in horizontal teaming? - ✔✔Sets the direction for the team A child enters the classroom with visible bruises in varying stages of healing. The teacher makes a note of these bruises and later that day reports them to the school. Has this teacher violated any ethical code with regard to reporting suspected abuse? - ✔✔No. Teachers are required to report any instance of suspected abuse. The desired outcomes a teacher places on his or her students can also be referred to as what? - ✔✔Expectations When giving self-directed assignments to a class, what is one thing the teacher must be cautious of? - ✔✔Various learning strategies What is one way a teacher can avoid confusion and delays caused by activity transitions? - ✔✔Establish a daily schedule with clear objectives and expectations There are various types of ethical standards that determine whether action can be taken. In the case of a teacher changing a students grade, what type of standards are in question? - ✔✔Enforceable What is one potential problem with students working in a group setting/ - ✔✔The groups may not be properly monitored. Which of the following is not a targeted group work skill? - ✔✔Understanding skills How might block scheduling promote learning? - ✔✔It allows a teacher to schedule more breaks A new teacher is faced with a difficult student. The teacher has provided the appropriate warnings and stated classroom discipline methods. What is the next step for the teacher? - ✔✔Send the student to the principal Students with learning disabilities will typically spend part or all of their day in what type of classroom/ - ✔✔Special education classroom The use of centers in the classroom requires student and adult interaction in a structured manner, which is also referred to as - ✔✔End states What constitutes academic learning time? - ✔✔Time allotted for students to work on an activity What is the bottom and most essential level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs? - ✔✔Food & Shelter Which of the following refers to establishments designed to augment school learning by offering additional educational service? - ✔✔Regional education service centers When a student's behavior warrants alternative placement, what is the first thing the student should do to determine appropriate placement? - ✔✔Develop a placement review committee A first-grade teacher presented the class with a demonstration of electricity. The teacher performed the experiment in front of the class and asked the students questions when she completed it. What type of learning occurred in this situation? - ✔✔Observational What learning theory suggests that it is possible to teach others how to think intelligently/ - ✔✔Information Processing Theory