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ABCTE PTK Review Exam 131 Questions with Verified Answers What type of questions are most likely to generate the widest range of answers and discussion? - CORRECT ANSWER Open ended questions with a ... variety of answers. Typically "why" questions Why explain rules in the first few days of class? - CORRECT ANSWER To establish clear expectations What info from standardized tests is important to share with parents? - CORRECT ANSWER Specific areas of academic strength and weakness How do students learn best? - CORRECT ANSWER by doing How to promote effective transfer of knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER Have students work on their own with specific info related to a topic before giving an organized lecture Best activity to do right before a test - CORRECT ANSWER Students make charts of important topics with notes on subtopics below each higher order thinking - CORRECT ANSWER A level of thinking that requires the student to think critically. These levels would be at the application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation levels on the Bloom's taxonomy scale. How to introduce writing bibliographies - CORRECT ANSWER Demonstrate the specific procedure divergent thinking - CORRECT ANSWER expands the number of possible problem solutions (creative thinking that diverges in different directions) How to start each class - CORRECT ANSWER Tell students what will be covered that day How to teach complex interconnections - CORRECT ANSWER encourage active participation and engagement Bloom's Taxonomy - CORRECT ANSWER knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation performance assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment in which students demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a nonwritten fashion. criterion referenced - CORRECT ANSWER A test designed to indicate how an individual performs in comparison to a pre-established acceptable criterion, rather than the performance of other students. norm-referenced tests - CORRECT ANSWER Tests where a student's performance is compared with a norm group, or a representative sampling students similar to the student scoring 1-99+ portfolio tests - CORRECT ANSWER consumers view or listen to a portfolio of advertisements, taking as much time as they need Inductive sequence - CORRECT ANSWER details first - works well if the reader needs to be persuaded Proven technique to encourage students - CORRECT ANSWER give specific feedback and point ahead to even better performance Best strategy to culminate a unit - CORRECT ANSWER Give a free response test on the big ideas and have student choose a project from a list of eight projects How to plan a curriculum to best help students achieve grade-level outcomes - CORRECT ANSWER Use the state curriculum at the beginning of the year to determine the objectives for the year . The units of study should be constructed around the objectives before the year begins. Units should be designed so key skills... - CORRECT ANSWER are practiced frequently until retained Formative Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment used throughout teaching of a lesson and/or unit to gauge students' understanding and inform and guide teaching Summative Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER testing that follows instruction and assesses achievement What accommodation should a teacher consider for a student returning from an extensive hospital stay? - CORRECT ANSWER Additional time to complete work You suspect a student may have a bad relationship with a parent or guardian, what do you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer them to a professional help provider. How to expediently determine the level of knowledge heading into a knew topic - CORRECT ANSWER Have students take a multiple choice pretest on the new topic Once acquiring a new skill, what comes next? - CORRECT ANSWER Focus on building fluency (speed+accuracy) Which strategy should teachers utilize to reduce test anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER Work through easier problems before difficult ones If a student continuously causes problems in class even after serving detention, what should your next step be? - CORRECT ANSWER Parent conference with an administrator to go over expected changes and directly address misconduct How to encourage a students understanding of a topic - CORRECT ANSWER reinforce their response and ask them how they figured it out Verbs to assess student evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER interpret, justify, support verbs to assess student analysis - CORRECT ANSWER categorize, sort, subdivide verbs to assess student comprehension - CORRECT ANSWER match, define, identify verbs to assess student synthesis - CORRECT ANSWER show, prepare, produce How to make sure all students are engaged while also covering necessary content - CORRECT ANSWER Use momentum. When a student correctly answers a question, ask another question related to the last to the whole class Bernoulli Distribution - CORRECT ANSWER a discrete data distribution used to describe a population of binary variable values continuous probability distribution - CORRECT ANSWER a probability distribution showing all the possible outcomes and associated probabilities for a given event normal distribution - CORRECT ANSWER A function that represents the distribution of variables as a symmetrical bell-shaped graph. Poisson Distribution - CORRECT ANSWER a discrete probability distribution describing the likelihood of a particular number of independent events within a particular interval How to maximize student learning time - CORRECT ANSWER Have an assignment on the board for students to complete in the first five minutes of class while taking attendance What tools can be used to make sure students are keeping up with reading and learning assigned content? - CORRECT ANSWER weekly worksheets, bi-weekly tests, and a composition about one of the learning objectives Percentile rank - CORRECT ANSWER the percentage of students from the sample group who scored less than or equal to the student How can teachers help middle school students become more successful in their topics or chapters? - CORRECT ANSWER check in with the student during in-class work and answer questions patiently. Do not call on them publicly or give false compliments How to assess a student's ability to write in several different literary styles - CORRECT ANSWER Portfolio How to help fourth grade students meet an objective - CORRECT ANSWER use mnemonic devices that are memorable for young minds. Never Eat Soggy Waffles Most effective way to focus student attention - CORRECT ANSWER Visual aids that portray main points How to build community in the classroom (first day activity) - CORRECT ANSWER Describe a problem and solve it as a class How to establish student respect from the beginning - CORRECT ANSWER explain your subject matter knowledge and your expectation that students can learn from you How to use student experience to make literature seem more important to their everyday lives - CORRECT ANSWER ask students to talk about their favorite stories, songs, and movies Continuous improvement Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER Identify needs, create a plan, implement the plan, monitor progress Professional Learning Plans - CORRECT ANSWER developed by the teacher in consultation with the administrator focused on meeting learning goals Professional Development Plan - CORRECT ANSWER Developed by the administration for a teacher intending to correct a specific practice Professional Learning Communities - CORRECT ANSWER Teams of teachers who work together to improve student learning. Goal of what to teach when. Content alignment, teaching practices, student work, data analysis, reflection A good feedback protocol will: - CORRECT ANSWER Choose a specific area of examination, set a time limit, include time for clarification, include "cool" and "warm" feedback, and inspire reflection School Improvement Process - CORRECT ANSWER A PLC with an approach for gradual improvement of school curricula Types of data to consider - CORRECT ANSWER Achievement, Demographic, process, perception Reflective Practice - CORRECT ANSWER teacher considers and challenges own practices with an intent to improve How to cultivate cultural competence - CORRECT ANSWER practice intentional reflection on your practice action research - CORRECT ANSWER clarifying theories, selecting a focus, identifying research questions, collecting data, analyzing data, reporting results, taking informed action How to build a support network - CORRECT ANSWER create public awareness, identify a core group, form a purpose, engage the group in you CIP, Three important rules - CORRECT ANSWER Students can be any age, ethnicity, or social status. The only thing that counts is how much the students remember. Students will remember appropriately planned lessons. Piaget's Learning Theory - CORRECT ANSWER exploration, introduction, application. It is based around the main idea that children build cognitive structures or concepts in order to respond to experiences in their environment. How to engage students in a lecture - CORRECT ANSWER Keep it short, colorful, exciting, personal, and theatrical Directed teaching demonstration - CORRECT ANSWER show students a technique before they attempt it alone Ways to teach - CORRECT ANSWER warm ups, lecturing, demonstration, worksheets, gallery walk, technology, graphic organizer activities, kwl charts, questioning, group discussion, piggyback, round robin, mimic/echo, role play, brainstorming, hands-on/lab activities, reciprocal teaching, word wall, rework on board, review games, writing prompts, skimming/reading and note taking types of instructional responses - CORRECT ANSWER clarifying, paraphrasing, non-judgmental, advisory ways to teach small groups - CORRECT ANSWER pair share, cooperative learning groups, flash card reviews, interviews, group discussion, "learning centers" or stops, themed projects, A 60 minute class should break down to... - CORRECT ANSWER 5-10 minutes of warm up 5 minutes of review 15-20 minutes of lecture 15-20 minutes of group/hands-on activity 5-10 minutes of wrap-up/class closure and review 5-10 minutes of prep for next class pedagogy - CORRECT ANSWER The art of teaching children The purpose of assessments - CORRECT ANSWER to identify group strength and weaknesses, inform parents, show progress, promote cyclical learning, evaluate effectiveness of the instruction, and present personalized student data ipsative assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Compares present performance against the prior performance of a specific unit of a person being assessed Diagnostic Assessment - CORRECT ANSWER a form of assessment designed to provide teachers with information about students' prior knowledge and misconceptions before beginning a learning activity performance assessment - CORRECT ANSWER Assessment in which students demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a nonwritten fashion. Selected Response - CORRECT ANSWER multiple choice Modes of Testing - CORRECT ANSWER true or false, multiple choice, matching, essay response, labs, oral exams, recitation, take home, open book, portfolio, projects non traditional assessments - CORRECT ANSWER paired testing, reworking on the board, piggybacking, round robin, interview informal assessments - CORRECT ANSWER questioning, flash cards, exit slips, thumbs. minute paper Simple Statistics - CORRECT ANSWER important generalizations about the entire sample, such as mean, median, mode, range, and sampling error (standard deviation) Data tables - CORRECT ANSWER summarize and organize raw data (first step in organizing data) ordered array - CORRECT ANSWER a sequence of data, in rank order, from the smallest value to the largest value range - CORRECT ANSWER the difference between the highest and lowest scores in a distribution (a low range is typically a good sign) percentiles - CORRECT ANSWER Divide the data set into 100 equal parts. Quartiles - CORRECT ANSWER Values that divide a data set into four equal parts (25%, 50%, 75%) frequency distribution - CORRECT ANSWER an arrangement of data that indicates how often a particular score or observation occurs Histogram - CORRECT ANSWER A graph of vertical bars representing the frequency distribution of a set of data. Mode - CORRECT ANSWER the most frequently occurring score(s) in a distribution Median - CORRECT ANSWER the middle score in a distribution; half the scores are above it and half are below it mean - CORRECT ANSWER average standard deviation - CORRECT ANSWER how close the data points are to the mean (close to the mean is a small standard deviation) how to find standard deviation - CORRECT ANSWER find the mean, subtract the mean from each score, square the result of each score, add the results together, divide that by the number of scores, and find the square root of that number Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient - CORRECT ANSWER In addition to providing information on the strength of relationship between two variables, it indicates the direction (positive or negative) of the relationship. (+1.0 perfect direct, -1.0 perfect inverse) Scatter plot - CORRECT ANSWER A graph with points plotted to show a possible relationship between two sets of data. behavioral objectives - CORRECT ANSWER Must be measurable and include action verbs How to make small groups effective - CORRECT ANSWER Hold individuals accountable for learning objectives Why should you share the learning objectives with the class? - CORRECT ANSWER To help them all strive for the same goals each unit cognitive strategy - CORRECT ANSWER specific mental process that people intentionally use to acquire or manipulate information The most important way to behave as a teacher - CORRECT ANSWER consistent and specific When will students typically require additional guidance from the teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER When they have little choice or control over their level of participation In preparing for the first day of school you should... - CORRECT ANSWER Have a list of rules posted in the classroom Decide on how you will greet kids at your door Have a system to learn names quickly Have your classroom furniture organized and set up Prepare a series of activities for Day 1 It is most important to let your students take part in setting rules because... - CORRECT ANSWER it helps them take ownership of the rules In a normal distribution, what percent of test scores will be within 2 standard deviations of the mean? - CORRECT ANSWER 95% What will lead to misleading statistical data? - CORRECT ANSWER Extremes at either end of the data In what order should you plan a lesson? - CORRECT ANSWER Determine goals, then objectives, perform task analysis, and finally determine prerequisite knowledge Best/ most effective use of cooperative learning - CORRECT ANSWER Each group member has a specific task and the group has an objective Which type of material is most easily memorized? - CORRECT ANSWER Knowledge-based How to promote student comprehension - CORRECT ANSWER Divide each objective into small units, each with its own objectives and assessments Why use metaphors in a lesson? - CORRECT ANSWER To explain new concepts by relating it to known concepts A reliable test... - CORRECT ANSWER yields consistent results Best way to start a class - CORRECT ANSWER simple warm-up activity A student scores +2 standard deviation - CORRECT ANSWER They learned a lot and are in the 95 percentile Under what circumstance would you not correct misbehavior? - CORRECT ANSWER The student acknowledges it and changes How to respond to an incorrect answer during a group q&a - CORRECT ANSWER "Let me put it another way" and rephrase the question for different responses Rule relationship - CORRECT ANSWER Use rules to organize and categorize units of knowledge interquartile range - CORRECT ANSWER The difference between the upper and lower quartiles. Describes how spread out the middle of the data is When reviewing essay drafts - CORRECT ANSWER Make notes on strengths and weaknesses Objectives should include... - CORRECT ANSWER The what followed by the how A good homework policy... - CORRECT ANSWER Makes expectations clear and sets consequences for late work or missing assignments Why is it helpful to explain grading criteria to students? - CORRECT ANSWER It helps them analyze and improve their work because they have something to compare it to Standard error of Measurement - CORRECT ANSWER hypothetical estimate of variation in scores if testing were repeated. Scale score - SEM = - 1 SEM, Scale Score + SEM = + 1 SEM After independent or group activities you should... - CORRECT ANSWER Explicitly teach or reteach the info they covered alone Why give instruction or ask questions before students read a passage? - CORRECT ANSWER To give them a purpose and keep them focused How can you effectively close a unit? - CORRECT ANSWER have students transfer the knowledge to their life. How should you monitor students progress during independent work periods? - CORRECT ANSWER Move around the room and look over their shoulders at their work At the beginning of a big project, a teacher should provide... - CORRECT ANSWER Printed instructions as well as a printed scoring rubric token economy - CORRECT ANSWER desired behavior is rewarded with tokens You asked a student a question that requires evaluation. How long should you wait for an answer before moving on? - CORRECT ANSWER 10 seconds What measure of central tendency is most affected by outliers? - CORRECT ANSWER Mean What group is the normal curve most likely to affect? - CORRECT ANSWER A large, "normal" group, like in a state-wide exam If the mean is graphed to the right of the mode - CORRECT ANSWER The results are positively skewed Unless exaggerated by extreme scores, which measure of central tendency is best to use? - CORRECT ANSWER The mean bimodal distribution - CORRECT ANSWER 2 points of high frequency within a data distribution (m graph) [Show More]

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