RICA Practice Test Questions and
Answers with Certified Solutions
The purpose of implementing informal assessments after teaching a new concept during wholegroup instruction is to:
A. maintain accurate records for pla
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RICA Practice Test Questions and
Answers with Certified Solutions
The purpose of implementing informal assessments after teaching a new concept during wholegroup instruction is to:
A. maintain accurate records for planning flexible groups that meet identified needs for students.
B. collect data for grading and report cards.
C. maintain accurate records for discussion with district personnel.
D. organize seating arrangements to maintain peer groups alignment. ✔✔A. maintain accurate
records for planning flexible groups that meet identified needs for students.
A second grade student assessed below grade level for fluency, but is able to decode words in
isolation and scores above grade level for reading comprehension. The student needs direct
instruction in the area of:
A. phonemic awareness
B. literal comprehension
C. pacing during fluency instruction
D. accuracy during fluency instruction ✔✔C. pacing during fluency instruction
A teacher has completed a whole group lesson on a grammar topic. She has assigned the students
to complete five sample questions while she walks around the room and provides feedback and
corrections to their work. This instructional component is an example of:
A. orientation
B. presentation
C. structured and guided practice
D. independent practice and application ✔✔C. structured and guided practice
A third grade teacher uses the results of a Cloze Assessment in order to provide support to her
students with independent reading. This assessment plays an effective role because:
A. It motivates the students to read faster.
B. It determines the students' interest level for a book.
C. It provides for more reading opportunities .
D. It determines the appropriate independent reading level for the students. ✔✔D. It determines
the appropriate independent reading level for the students.
A kindergarten teacher assesses her student with a mid-year assessment and he is still unable to
recognize all upper and lowercase letters, isolate sounds in CVC words, or produce rhyming
words for targeted words. She has provided small group instruction, individual instruction, and
has held a conference with the parents to provide additional support in the home. What is the
next step the teacher should take to ensure the student can obtain progress in these areas?
A. Ask the principal to retain the student, due to lack of understanding grade level concepts.
B. Meet with a school-based team, consi
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