PPR- Domain I

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A teacher designs a lesson based on Piaget's stages of cognitive development. For 7 year olds, she includes hands-on manipulatives. This shows an understanding of:

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Concrete Operational Stage of Cognitive Development

Answer explanation

7-year-olds are in Piaget’s concrete operational stage, benefiting from hands-on, tangible learning.

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Which of the following is most effective in identifying students prior knowledge before beginning a unit?
Options: Summative assessment, KWL chart, Rubric, End-of-unit exam

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KWL chart

Answer explanation

KWL charts help assess what students Know, Want to know, and Learned — useful before and after instruction.

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A teacher uses flexible grouping in the classroom. This strategy supports: Uniform pacing, One-size-fits-all instruction, Grade-level-only content

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Differentiated instruction

Answer explanation

Flexible grouping allows teachers to meet diverse learning needs through tailored instruction.

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Which best reflects effective use of formative assessment? Options: Weekly unit tests, Final exams, Exit tickets after lessons, Semester projects

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Exit tickets after lessons

Answer explanation

Exit tickets are a formative tool to gauge understanding in real-time.

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Which is the best example of a measurable learning objective? Options: Students will understand the Civil War
, Students will write a summary of the causes of the Civil War, Students will appreciate American history, Students will learn about wars

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Students will write a summary of the causes of the Civil War

Answer explanation

Measurable objectives include observable actions like “write,” “describe,” “explain.

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A teacher notices a student struggling in group settings. What strategy can help support this student?

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Provide roles or tasks with clear expectations.

Answer explanation

Assigning clear roles boosts confidence and structure for participation.

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According to Vygotsky, which concept supports learning just beyond the student’s current ability?

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Zone of Proximal Development

Answer explanation

The ZPD is where optimal learning occurs with guidance or scaffolding.

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Scaffolding is most effective when:

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It is gradually removed as competence increases

Answer explanation

Scaffolding supports learners until they can perform independently.

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A teacher uses a variety of strategies to accommodate auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learners. This demonstrates:

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Learning style awareness

Answer explanation

Adapting for learning preferences helps engage more students.

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Which instructional approach encourages higher-order thinking skills? Options: Memorizing facts, Reading aloud, Completing worksheets, Analyzing primary sources

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Analyzing primary sources

Answer explanation

This requires critical thinking, evaluation, and synthesis.