Ch 1 - The Teaching Profession Test Review

What is considered the main occupation of children?

• Schoolwork

• Play

• Household chores

• Part-time jobs

Why must preschool and prekindergarten teachers have a strong understanding of child development?

• To create engaging decorations

• To prepare students for sports competitions

• To plan appropriate instruction and support growth

• To supervise students during free play only

Most elementary teachers teach in which type of classroom?

• Departmentalized classrooms

• Outdoor classrooms

• Virtual-only classrooms

• Self-contained classrooms

What do career and technical educators prepare students for?

• Standardized testing

• A variety of careers

• Elementary school teaching

• Recreational activities

Cooperative extension educators provide educational programs:

• Only at universities

• Exclusively for teachers

• In the community, not just universities

• Only online

Most of a teacher’s day is spent:

• Working individually with students

• Working with groups of students

• In the teacher’s lounge

• Creating decorations for the classroom

What is one of the most rewarding parts of teaching?

• Collecting student fees

• Observing students develop knowledge, skills, and confidence

• Decorating the classroom

• Receiving teacher discounts at stores

A salary schedule is:

• A budget showing how teachers spend their personal money

• A list of teacher responsibilities

• A chart showing pay based on education and years of experience

• A planner for weekly lesson plans

Completing a two-year program at a community college usually earns:

• A bachelor’s degree

• A master’s degree

• An associate’s degree

• A teaching license

Which of the following is not a personality characteristic of effective teachers?

• Caring

• Kindness

• Intolerance

• Commitment