Praxis II Review

According to social learning theory, which of the following introductions to a spelling lesson is most likely to result in students' successful learning?

• If you learn basic spelling rules you'll be a better speller

• let's see how many spelling rules you can write down in one min

• let's use your last composition to identify some words you don't know how to spell

• how would you rate yourself as a speller

Which of the following is most appropriate for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of a student who is new to the school district

• diagnostic test

• aptitutde test

• self evaluation

• intensest survey

Which of the following best describes a cognitive characteristic of intellectually gifted students?

• Have a heightened sense of self-awareness

• are idealistic and have strong sense of justice

• possess high expectations of themselves and others

• they have the ability to generate original ideas

Which of the following is the most appropriate response by a teacher to address students who are inattentive during a lesson?

• Continuing the lesson regardless of students' behavior

• Implementing a hand signal used regularly to regain students' attention

• Speaking more loudly than the off-task students

• Asking an administrator for help with classroom managment

A teacher creates a focus question for an upcoming unit and has students make concept maps in groups. Which of the following is the teacher's primary purpose for the activity?

• Linking all units of study together

• Providing opportunities for group work

• Finding students' motivation for learning

• Determining students' prior knowledge

A teacher wants to use copyrighted materials in class Which of the following is allowed?

• Making 25 copies of a compilation of songs for students to practice

• Making 25 copies of a short story from a book for students

• Copies a poem to be displayed in class.

Mr. Ortiz' seventh-grade class is struggling with writing assignments in language arts. Recently, Ms. Ortiz attended a workshop that introduced a new strategy that she feels might benefit her students. She collects data to determine the effectiveness of the new strategy on her students' writing. What research methodology is she using?

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

• Correlational study

• Action research

Which of the following is the best example of a statement that is negatively intrinsic

• If you complete this assignment you'll get a good grade

• I really want to complete this assignment

• If you don't complete this assignment I'll give you detention

• I really do not want to work on this assignment.

A school implements a mentoring program for first-year teachers in which they spend time being mentored on a daily basis. Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the program?

• Increasing new teachers' job satisfaction and commitment

• Helping new teachers learn about classroom procedures

• Encouraging new teachers to work collaboratively

• Training new teachers to try innovating teaching techniques

Which of the following is a primary characteristic of analytical scoring

• Performance on multiple criteria can be assessed

• Creativity is promoted through no single correct response

• The focus is on overall quality of specific content

• Review of work can be completed with a single score