WGU C133 Assessment Practice Latest
Updated 2022
A math teacher presents students with various examples of polygons and non-polygons and
asks the students to develop a definition of polygons based on the examples and
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WGU C133 Assessment Practice Latest
Updated 2022
A math teacher presents students with various examples of polygons and non-polygons and
asks the students to develop a definition of polygons based on the examples and non-examples.
Which type of instructional approach is this teacher using? Correct Answer- Inductive
instruction answer
civil discourse Correct Answer- Reasoned discussion as opposed to emotional display.
Cognitive (source of student diversity) Correct Answer- Challenge with varied assignments
(source of student diversity)
Collaborative groups Correct Answer- Share decision making while working for a common goal
grouping
Cooperative learning groups Correct Answer- Mixed ability groups of students help one another
learn academic content (grouping answer)
Create a graph based on time and distance (math standard) Correct Answer- Patterns,
functions, and algebraic structures (math standard)
Cultural (source of student diversity) Correct Answer- Use familiar speech and events (source of
student diversity)
Deductive instructional approach Correct Answer- Direct. Teacher explains/examples and helps.Differentiated groups Correct Answer- Students engage in various pathways to learning aligned
with their needs and abilities. (grouping answer)
Discussion groups Correct Answer- Students actively process information and understanding
different points of view. (grouping answer)
Explicit Instruction Correct Answer- An instructional strategy that emphasizes group instruction
. Teacher needs to gain student attention and present new info while providing feedback and
active engagement time.
Flexible grouping Correct Answer- Students may be member in more than one group.
Gender (source of student diversity) Correct Answer- Provide successful male and female role
models (source of student diversity)
Independent Instruction Correct Answer- Perhaps the most student-directed model of
instruction.
Teachers may (or may not) initiate a project but the learner generally takes responsibility for
setting learning contracts, research projects, computer mediated-instruction, and distance
learning.
Strength is that it encourages student self-reliance, self-regulation, and self-evaluation.
Effective teachers can help students set goals, manage their time, monitor their own progress,
and reflect on their achievements.
Indirect instruction strategies Correct Answer- Student centered - the teacher often takes the
lead in identifying the instructional objectives and corresponding content, but students may be
involved in this process to some degree. Instructional strategies are used that actively involve
students through cooperative and interactive approaches such as projects, cooperative
learning, problem-based learning, and inquiry approaches. Students interact with peers and are
actively involved in the learning process.
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