D658 Study Questions

Consider the following standard: Classify real values as whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, or irrational numbers. What is one example of an objective that aligns with this standard?

• With a partner, use a diagram to classify real numbers with at least 80% accuracy.

• Given one rational number and one irrational number, find their sum with 80% accuracy.

• Correctly order 10 given real numbers of various types with at least 85% accuracy.

• For each real number classification, write three examples of numbers in the classification.

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Consider the following standard: Write simple biographical sentences in Spanish. Which objective is in alignment?

• Write a short paragraph to state the student's full name, date of birth, and one other interesting fact.

• When asked a biographical question, write a response in Spanish using a full sentence and read the statement.

• When asked a question about themselves, the student writes a simple sentence response in Spanish with 80% accuracy.

• Given a biographical topic, write a paragraph with at least five sentences in Spanish with at least 75% accuracy.

Which standard is in alignment with the following objective? Given a major division of the nervous system, the student can identify its function 80% of the time.

• List the organs that comprise the central nervous system.

• Compare the nervous system to other major body systems.

• Draw a diagram to demonstrate nervous system divisions.

• Explain the purpose of each division of the nervous system.

A teacher wants to use an active learning strategy to teach a lesson about the objective, "Given a real-world scenario, write and graph a linear equation with 80% accuracy." Which method is appropriate?

• Incorporate scenarios that are relevant to student interests

• Incorporate scenarios that are relevant to student interests

• Have students use physical models to perform the graphing

• Write definitions on the whiteboard and encourage note-taking

An effective strategy needs to be chosen to introduce new content in a lesson to address the following standard: Describe the shared characteristics of mammals. Which strategy should be used?

• Take students on a field trip to see the mammals at a local zoo

• Assign to each student a mammal to research and present

• Deliver a well-planned and organized lecture about mammals

• Have students brainstorm in a group to list mammalian characteristics

The primary instructional strategies a teacher uses are lectures and rote learning with worksheets and homework. What is the learning theory that aligns with this style?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• Humanism

• Constructivism

Which methods of instruction are well aligned with constructivism?

• Experiential learning, discovery, and scaffolding

• Student-centered learning and self-reflection

• Spontaneous learning groups and sharing of sources

• Visual tools, mnemonics, and mind maps

A teacher wants to assess student understanding during the middle of a long unit. What is an appropriate type of assessment for this purpose?

• A group discussion

• A complete portfolio

• A short-answer exam

• A standardized test

What is an appropriate type of assessment to evaluate student mastery after completing a unit about a classic book?

• A peer evaluation of reading the book aloud

• A group discussion of the book's theme

• A written composition about the book

• An exit ticket asking for a brief book summary

Which type of assessment is appropriate for a chemistry teacher who wants to assess a student’s understanding of atomic mass during the middle of a unit about basic atomic properties?

• An exit ticket asking students for the atomic mass of one element

• A standardized test covering atomic mass and other atomic properties

• A final project to create a visualization of atomic mass values

• A presentation about the atomic mass of a chosen element