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ABCTE MSE Exam 2, 228 Questions with Correct Answers While counting pencils, a kindergartener occasionally fumbles with a pencil and her counting gets off. She is demonstrating an inability to do w... hat? >>>Rational counting. one-to-one correspondence. One number is being assigned to one item being counted. What is rote counting? >>>Recitation of numbers. No physical objects at all. Leaning a straight board against a wall that is perpendicular to the floor will result in what type of triangle? >>>Right which of the following would be next group in the series: abt, bcu, cdv, dew... >>>efx What would you use to find the perimeter of a square for which s = 16? >>>4s What tool is used to draw arcs and circles of varying radii? >>>A compass. What is the best way of presenting an annual budget would be using a >>>pie chart What is a bar chart good for? >>>They typically present one variable over a certain amount of time. A stem and leaf plot is good for... >>>graphing data on an interval scale A scatter plot is good for >>>graphing two variables Change 450% to decimal form >>>4.5 Simplify the expression 7(5 + 2) - 5 >>>44 What is this notation? n! >>>Factorial: the factorial of a given number is the product of all positive integers less than or equal to that number. what would be the first step in teaching 4th grade students how to calculate the area of a rectangle? >>>Define "area." Given an initial position of 13 on a number line, what is the final position once -2, -3 and -8 are added? >>>On the whole number zero. What is an accurate value for an acute triangle? >>>60 degrees. An acute angle measures between 0 and 90 degrees. What is an accurate value for an obtuse angle? >>>One measuring more than 90 degrees.If two of the angles in a triangle are 40 degrees and 50 degrees, how could you determine the measurement of the third angle? >>>Subtract 90 from 180; the angles of a triangle add up to 180 degrees. Which units of measurement would you most likely use to weight a grape? >>>grams. Which units of measurement would you most likely use to weight a little bit of sand? >>>milligrams - indicates mass of very small objects The kilogram is equivalent to what? >>>about 2 pounds What is an inappropriate use of calculators in teaching elementary math? >>>increasing fluency during a subtraction drill... you would be measuring how well a student could use a calculator. What does math fluency measure? >>>the rate at which a student can complete a set of problems accurately. How many different ways can 5 books be arranged on a shelf? >>>120; 5! In a factorial, start with the number given, and multiply that number times each whole number smaller than it counting down to 1. In this case, 5! = 5 x 4 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 120 What is the absolute value? >>>The distance the number is from zero. The number inside the absolute value can be positive or negative. what is the equation for a line that is parallel to the x axis in the Cartesian coordinate plane? >>>y = 2 This is a reduced form of the equation y = 0 x + 2 Formula for volume of a square pyramid >>>1/3(area of base)(height) Formula for area of a triangle >>>1/2bh How does the "partial sum method" algorithm work? >>>tally the total sum of each place value and then add those place value totals to get the final answer. Often uses base 10 blocks. What is a duplicate of a gene? >>>Allele; an allele is a duplicate of a specific gene and often controls one specific characteristic; cats: one gene that controls fur color, many different versions or alleles of that gene. In the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, data from the radio telescope at Arecibo, Puerto Rico, is analyzed for what? >>>Modulated radio transmission from outer space. What is the correct order for the scientific process? >>>Question, Hypothesis, Observation, Analysis, Conclusion.Deposited silt is sometimes a beneficial consequence of what natural disaster? >>>Flood; silt is made up of tiny rock particles and is left behind on flood planes when the water recedes = favorable agricultural conditions. (Mississippi, Nile, Tigris Rivers) What is a substance that cannot be separated into 2 or more substances by chemical or physical means? >>>An element, such as iron. What contains 2 or more elements and can be separated by chemical or physical means? >>>A compound. Water... hydrogen and oxygen What contains 2 or more substances that can be separated by physical means without the making and breaking of chemical bonds? >>>A mixture (frozen peas and carrots) Ice changing to vapor is an example of ____________ >>>sublimation; a physical transformation. Evaporation is ________ >>>a physical change Charles Darwin is known for what? >>>"The Origin of Species" based on the study of populations and the factors that affect them. Gregor Mendel is known for what? >>>Genetics and the inheritance of traits; the basic principles of heredity. He is the father of modern genetics. Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer? >>>The Stratosphere contains the ozone layer that helps prevent harmful sun rays from reaching the surface of the earth. What is the Troposphere? >>>The layer of earth's atmosphere that is closest to Earth. Above the Stratosphere are the........... >>>Mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere. In the cell, what is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum? >>>Transports proteins produced by ribosomes to various regions of the cell where they are needed or to the Golgi body to move them out of the cell. In the cell, what is the role of the nucleus? >>>The control center. In the cell, what is the role of the mitochondrion? >>>The power house In the cell, what is the role of the plasma membrane? >>>It protects the cell contents. What type of rock is formed from the hardening of Magma? >>>Igneous; formed when magma is cooled.Explain how Sedimentary rock is formed: >>>It is formed over time from compressed layers of sediment. (usually forming on top of an igneous rock layer) What is metamorphic rock? >>>An existing rock that has been changed by an increase of heat and pressure. What type of tissue covers and protects the outside of vascular plants? >>>Dermal tissue covers the outside of plants and may consist of waxy epidermal cells, guard cells around openings in leaves, or outgrowths in the epidermis known as trichomes. The broadest category used in biological sciences to describe and categorize living things is which of the following? >>>Kingdom. What are Linnaeus 7 levels of hierarchy classification? >>>Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. In a scientific experiment, the idea that is presumed true until statistical data indicates otherwise is called what? >>>Null hypothesis. It predicts that the independent variable will not have an effect on the dependent variable, which is what is being measured. The null hypothesis is presumed to hold true until when? >>>The experimental results disprove it. At that time, the alternative hypothesis would probably be proposed and tested. What is El Nino? >>>A disruption in the ocean-atmosphere in the tropical Pacific with warmer than normal temperatures. What is La Nina? >>>Cooler than normal temperatures. What does El Nino result in? >>>The warming and a drastic decline in primary productivity of the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The part of the earth where most earthquakes take place is the? >>>Crust. The earth's outermost surface. How thick is the earth's crust? >>>It is generally 25 miles thick under the continents and 6.5 miles thick beneath the ocean. What is the structure of the earth's crust? >>>It is relatively light and brittle, which is why deeper changes in the earth cause cracks in the crust. What temperature represents the freezing point of water? >>>32 degrees Fahrenheit and 0 degrees Celsius. What is the Kelvin temperature scale? >>>It establishes an absolute zero below which temperatures do not exist. Absolute zero, 0 K, is the same as -273.15 degrees C.In what phase is the moon when it is between the earth and the sun? >>>New Moon. The lighted half of the moon is facing the sun, and the side facing the earth appears dark to us. In what phase is the moon when it is on the opposite side of the earth from the sun? >>>A full moon; the moon is lit, and therefore visible from the Earth. Alluvial plains are formed on? >>>Land. They are landforms at the base of hills made by deposits of sediment from erosion and weathering. Where is it often easiest to see an Alluvial plain? >>>In desert environments like Death Valley. Streams my help form alluvial plains, but the alluvial plains are typically dry. What is an example in which air pressure can be increased? >>>Going from a higher elevation to a lower elevation. How can we lower air pressure? >>>Larger container, lower temperature The three important categories of elements are? >>>metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Three important characteristics of physical property are? >>>solids, liquids, and gases What three things are contained in an atom? >>>electrons, protons, and neutrons. Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) is credited with formulating >>>the three laws of motion. Newton's first law of motion: >>>The concept of inertia Newton's second law of motion: >>>explains acceleration Newton's third law of motion: >>>Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Who was Sir Isaac Newton? >>>A mathematician, physicist, and one of the foremost intellectual minds of modern times. What is Sir Isaac newton responsible for discovering? >>>The invention of the telescope, Calculus, and the Laws of Motion and Gravity. How can a dead tree still be an important biotic factor in a forest? >>>Even though the tree is dead, it is still a biotic factor because it was once living. What are some examples of abiotic factors in a forest? >>>A rock, rain, air During which phase of mitosis do the spindle fibers align the chromosomes along the middle of the nucleus? >>>MetaphaseDuring which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes become distinct in emerging daughter cells? >>>Telophase During which phase of mitosis do the chromatin condense into chromosomes? >>>Prophase During which phase of mitosis do the chromatins separate? >>>Anaphase What are some nonrenewable natural resources? >>>Natural gas, coal, and oil. They take millions of years to form naturally and therefore cannot be replaced once consumed. In the word "cistern" how many times does the phoneme /s/ appear? >>>twice. Once as the grapheme /c/ and once as the grapheme /s/. In the word "Raspberries" how many times does the phoneme /s/ appear? >>>Once. The other "s" represents the phoneme sounds /z/ 2nd grader is reluctant to read independently. What can teacher do? >>>Interview the student about her interests and hobbies. Maybe teacher can find books that will interest the student The word "rapprochement" is probably >>>a noun, as indicated by the suffix "-ment" Basement, argument, and ailment are all nouns. The legend of John Henry can be read as a commentary on >>>man versus technology. Describe fluency >>>The ability to decode a text accurately and with expression. Students who are fluent readers... >>>recognize words automatically when they read silently and group words to help create meaning. Analyze the idiom in the following sentence: Francie was AWOL for the meeting, and Keith was not happy. >>>Francie missed the meeting. AWOL is an idiom based on the military acronym absent without leave. Why would a letter be an unvoiced letter sound? >>>There is no vibration of the vocal chords when saying the letter... h, c, p, and t Why would a letter be a "voiced letter sound?" >>>They cause the vocal chords to vibrate. Letters i, a, and e are all voiced letter sounds. What is a hyperbole? >>>An argument containing exaggerationsWhat is a "red herring" argument? >>>Something designed to divert an opponent's attention from the central issue. If a herring is dragged across a trail that hounds are following, it throws them off the scent. What is the instructional reading level? >>>Texts appropriate for reading with adult or teacher assistance. Student makes some mistakes, but are able to grasp the overall meaning of the text. What is the independent reading level? >>>Student reads the text with 95-100% accuracy because they are at an easier level for the student. What is the frustration reading level? >>>Student reads the text at less than 90% accuracy. What does the prefix "para" mean? >>>Beside. Parallel. Paralegal. what does the prefix "Intra" mean? >>>Within or into. What does the prefix "ecto" mean? >>>Outside or External What does the prefix "circum" mean? >>>around A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a? >>>noun. They always end in -ing and are used as nouns. "Walking is good exercise." Walking is the subject of the sentence. However, in the case of "is walking" in a sentence, it would be a verb. just because a word has an -ing doesn't make it a gerund... it's how it's used in the sentence. In terms of writing styles, what does a "Narrative" usually do? >>>tells of actions of a character or describes events. In terms of writing, what does an expository sentence do? >>>It would explain something. In terms of writing, what do Rhetorical and Persuasive sentences do? >>>Seek to convince the reader of a certain viewpoint or opinion. Describe synthetic phonics: >>>Starts by teaching students individual sounds (phonemes) and then "synthesizes" or shows how these are built into words. Describe analytic phonics. >>>Analyze words and break them down in to their component phonemes Describe embedded phonics >>>Children are taught letter-sound relationships during the reading of connected text. (Since children encounter different letter-sound relationships as they read, this approach is not systematic or explicit.)Describe analogy-based phonics >>>students are taught to use parts of words they have already learned to read and decode words they don't know. They apply this strategy when the words share similar parts in their spellings green, seen What is a legend? >>>An unverified tale, especially one commonly thought to be historical, passed down from earlier times. Based on actual people or evens, but not substantiated What is a myth? >>>traditional stories that describe the origin of certain people or practices Describe a fable >>>short narratives that often use characters such as talking animals to make a moral point. What is a language experience story? >>>an informal evaluation of a students oral language in which they tell a story about a picture, and the teacher evaluates missing or present components of the story What are some techniques for assessing written language development? >>>Diaries and pre-writing What word is made up of the phonemes /k/ /aw/ and /z/? >>>Cause The story of Paul Bunyan is an example of what type of writing? >>>Tall Tale What is a Tall Tale? >>>A humorous story full of exaggerations which may or may not be about real people. What is the difference between a legend and a tall tale? >>>A legend is about a real person or event. They are less exaggerated and humorous than Tall Tales. What is an allegory? >>>A story that has a meaning beyond the literal meaning. Children engaged in pretend reading and scribbling are in which stage of literacy development? >>>Awareness and exploration. Describe early reading and writing. >>>Actual recognition of letters and letter-sound relationships, rhyming, and writing letters. Describe the "rehearsal" strategy. >>>Repeating the information to be recalled. This is an effective way of remembering information in list form. Outlining and Elaboration are good strategie [Show More]

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