Assessment Strategies in Teaching

A teacher introduces multiplying two-digit numbers by breaking down each step during whole-class 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?

• Zone of proximal development

• Transfer

• Classical conditioning

• Metacognition

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

• identify the learning objectives for the unit of study

• determine actual progress to see if they reached their goals

• activate prior knowledge and experiences using the content

• prepare for new information they will be learning

Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is reading on grade level?

• Aptitude test

• Ability test

Which type of test measures mastery of skills, so a teacher can use the results of the test to determine whether the student is on grade level?

• Diagnostic test

• Aptitude test

• Achievement test

• Unit 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?

• Pragmatism

• Cognitivism

• Behaviorism

• Constructivism

Which of the following examples best represents analytical scoring on an essay?

• Giving a numerical grade of 87%

• Rating the work as 4 out of 5 using a rubric

• Assigning a B for content and an A for mechanics

• Providing general comments such as "insightful"

A third-grade teacher observes that a student has trouble remembering information and following directions that are presented orally. The student also has difficulty focusing in loud environments. Which of the following best describes the probable area of exceptionality this student demonstrates?

• Behavioral

• Visual

• Speech/language

• Auditory

Which of the following findings about bullying is best supported by research?

• No gender difference exists between bullying by girls and bullying by boys.

• Boys are more likely than girls to bully others and use physical aggression.

• Girls are more likely than boys to bully others and use physical aggression.

• Boys and girls are equally likely to bully others and use physical aggression.

Students are encouraged to eat if hungry, provided with a safe environment, and made to feel accepted in the classroom.

• Watson

• Maslow

• Thorndike

• Erikson

Students are given assignments on the basis of their ability levels and provided with frequent opportunities for success.

• Watson

• Maslow

• Thorndike

• Erikson