Praxis PLT K-6 5622 Form 1
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during wholeclass instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice.
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Praxis PLT K-6 5622 Form 1
A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during wholeclass instruction. Three students continue to struggle after four days of instruction and practice.
The teacher provides three additional days of small-group instruction to the students, who are
then able to be successful independently.
Which of the following learning theories does this best represent?
A. Zone of proximal development
B. Transfer
C. Classical conditioning
D. Metacognition - ANS - A. Zone of proximal development
At the end of a unit of study, students refer back to a KWL chart they started to fill out at the
beginning of the unit. By reflecting on what they have learned, students can...
A. identify the learning objectives for the unit of study
B. determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals
C. activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content
D. prepare for new information they will be learning - ANS - B. determine actual progress to see
if they reached their goals
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is
reading on grade level?
A. Aptitude test
B. Ability test
C. Achievement test
D. Unit test - ANS - C. Achievement test
A teacher asks her class, "How did people measure length before they had rulers?" Students
work in groups to brainstorm ideas, such as using their hands and feet.
The teacher's question best exemplifies which of the following theories?
A. Pragmatism
B. Cognitivism
C. Behaviorism
D. Constructivism - ANS - D. Constructivism
Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?
A. Giving a numerical grade of 87%
B. Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric
C. Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics
D. Providing general comments such as "insightful" - ANS - C. Assigning a B for content and an
A for mechanics
A third-grade teacher observes that a
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