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In a classroom where students learn by inquiry, how can a teacher best support students who struggle to generate research questions?

• Providing a list of questions to choose from

• Modeling the process of question formulation through think-aloud sessions and offering scaffolding tools

• Ignoring their difficulty and moving on

• Assigning generic questions for the entire class

Inclusive education ensures that

• Students with special needs are taught in separate classrooms

• All students, regardless of their abilities, learn together with appropriate supports

• Only high-achieving students are challenged

• The curriculum is simplified for everyone

Which philosophy advocates that education should focus on real-world problem solving and learning by doing?

• Essentialism

• Progressivism

• Perennialism

• Reconstructionism

Educational psychology focuses primarily on:

• The historical development of education

• The cognitive, emotional, and social processes that influence learning

• The legal framework of educational systems

• The philosophical basis of teaching methods

A teacher notices that students are hesitant to share their ideas in class discussions. Which strategy might encourage more participation?

• Calling on the same students repeatedly

• Using think-pair-share activities to build confidence before sharing with the whole class

• Ignoring the quiet students

• Punishing those who do not participate

Which approach best supports culturally responsive teaching?

• Using a standardized curriculum without adaptation

• Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds and experiences into lesson planning

• Focusing solely on the dominant culture's perspectives

• Avoiding discussions about cultural diversity

A teacher using a constructivist approach in the classroom is most likely to:

• Deliver lectures without student input

• Encourage students to build their own understanding through discussion and exploration

• Rely on rote memorization

• Use standardized tests exclusively

A teacher notices that students struggle to connect theoretical concepts to real-life applications in economics. What advanced strategy can bridge this gap?

• Providing only textbook examples

• Organizing field trips and inviting industry experts for guest lectures

• Assigning more theory-based homework

• Reducing the amount of real-life discussion in class

A teacher incorporates project-based learning in a science unit. The primary goal of this approach is to:

• Have students memorize scientific facts

• Engage students in solving authentic, real-world problems using scientific inquiry

• Rely solely on textbook reading

• Increase the amount of homework assigned

Reconstructionism in education calls for

• Focusing solely on classical literature

• Reforming society through education by addressing social issues

• Emphasizing rote memorization and strict discipline

• Teaching through standardized methods without adaptation