WorksheetsPraxis II Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
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
Which of the following is norm referenced?
A multiple-choice test that evaluates basic mathematics skills for the purpose of determining the student's need for academic support
A math test provided by the district twice a year to determine student mastery of the content compared to state standards.
A pretest and post test that evaluate teaching effectiveness and students' learning progress in math
Which of the following is Criterion referenced?
A multiple-choice test that evaluates basic mathematics skills for the purpose of determining the student's need for academic support
A math test provided by the district twice a year to determine student mastery of the content compared to state standards.
A pretest and post test that evaluate teaching effectiveness and students' learning progress in math
Which of the following actions best demonstrates the de-emphasizing of grades as a strategy for increasing student self-motivation?
Figuring out student grades by averaging equally weighted daily work and assessments
Letting students choose which projects they will complete for a final assessment
Allowing students to redo assignments they previously completed unsuccessfully
Giving students opportunities to complete enrichment projects to earn bonus points.
Which of the following contributes most to the development of an inviting and inclusive environment for middle school students?
Integrating units of study in core academics areas that connect to adolescent issues
Promoting parent involvement in school and extracurricular activities
Varying instructional techniques to promote student engagement and learning .
Assigning an adult advocate to monitor each student's academic and social development
Which of the following is the primary focus for the dialogue that takes place in a critical friends group?
Encourage reflective practice
Establishing partnerships among teachers
Evaluating instructional practice
Promoting cooperative adult learning groups
Which of the following actions indicates that a teacher is applying cognitive learning theory into classroom practice?
Asking students questions that require them to draw conclusions
Using tools that help students see the interrelatedness of information
Modeling desired behaviors to promote appropriate student behavior
Having students work in small groups to understand and solve realistic problems
Which of the following situations accurately reflects effective collaboration between a teacher and a parent or guardian?
Mr. Lee sends home a progress report detailing Bill's poor grades but does not receive a response regarding the issue
Mr. Zhao tells Mayonnaise that she is doing very well in class and asks her to relay this message to her parents
Ms. Wei receives a letter from Matt's father describing Matt's particular struggles, so she differentiates her lesson accordingly.
Ms. Kim receives multiple e-mails from Sarah's mother expressing concerns about Sarah's grades; she responds to the e-mails but does not follow through.
Which of the following are using Cognitive Domain
Students will create an original piece of art using their favorite colors and share it with the class
Students will label the states and their capitals on a map of the US
Students will be able to solve classroom conflicts through discussions and role play.
Which of the following are using Affective Domain
Students will create an original piece of art using their favorite colors and share it with the class
Students will label the states and their capitals on a map of the US
Students will be able to solve classroom conflicts through discussions and role play.
Which of the following are using Psychomotor Domain
Students will create an original piece of art using their favorite colors and share it with the class
Students will label the states and their capitals on a map of the US
Students will be able to solve classroom conflicts through discussions and role play.
A student who has diabetes and needs accommodations in school is protected under which?
An IEP
The Americans with Disabilities Act
NCLB
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Megan's writing is repetitive and displays little author's voice and creativity. Which of the following should her teacher do first to best adjust instruction to improve Megan's writing skills?
Present to the class writing samples of students who use voice and creativity to discuss during a lesson
Provide guidance and support to the class by supplying rubrics that focus on voice and creativity
Model for Megan during short, daily conferences how to include voice and creativity in her writing
Assign to Megan a daily journal writing activity to encourage her to find her voice and improve her creativity
Which of the following developmental milestones is achieved during adolescence?
Distancing self from parents psychologically
Achieving parity of expressive and receptive language skills
Believing that rules can be negotiated
Recognizing the difference between behavior and intent
Mr. Young has his students keep a notebook which they record careful, systematic, scientific observations and write two possible hypothesis that could be tested on the basis of observation. Which of the following theories will best help Mr. Young understand why so many of his students are having difficulty with the project?
Erik Erikson's theory on the stages of psychological development
Bruner's theory on how info is processed
Piaget's theory on the stages of cognitive development
Vygotsky's theory on social learning
Which of the following activities best reflects a family-centered program and the promotion of parent partnerships with the school?
Relating classroom activities to the various needs and interests of children and families
Creating programs that offer community resources after school
Implementing before- and after-school programs for students in the community
Providing opportunities for families to use the school's computer lab
Which of the following assessments can a teacher use to best determine whether a student is reading on grade level?
Aptitude test
Ability test
Achievement test
Unit test
Which of the following descriptions best fits that of an intellectually gifted student?
Loren enjoys discussion of social issues and dislikes repetition in curricular activities
Patty can easily mimic any pattern that is presented and enjoys anything fictional
Sam likes work sheets and predictable topics and is a hard worker
Edith is very social with peers and has strong verbal abilities
A teacher uses exit tickets during the last five minutes of math to assess the effectiveness of the lesson and plan for future instruction. Which of the following types of assessment does this best represent?
Summative
Diagnostic
Formative
Interim
Which of the following scenarios best represents a classical conditioning response by students?
Students turn in their homework to receive a good grade.
Students complete an extra-credit assignment to earn bonus points
Students who break a rule must go to detention
Students become anxious and unsettled during a test
Student: I can't find info on my topic
Teacher: Are you having trouble finding good resources for info?
Student: yep. and I'm never going to. I'm going to change my topic.
Teacher: You sound frustrated. Where have you looked so far?
Which of the following best describes the teacher's strategy in the dialogue above?
Reciprocal teaching
Coaching
Active listening
Debriefing
Which of the following best describes the degree to which an assessment provides consistent results?
Validity
Reliability
Holistic scoring
Analytic scoring
A teacher wants students to effectively use peer assessment to improve their writing. Which of the following is the best first step when guiding students in how to do so?
Introducing a checklist for evaluating a peer's writing
Evaluating sample writing pieces as a class
Establishing criteria for good writing
Following the procedures for effective writing
A kid has above average ability, but his participation and performance on most tasks are unsatisfactory. Which of the following practices will be most appropriate for encouraging Fred?
Assigning work to Fred in small steps and giving immediate feedback
Pairing Fred with another underachieving student so they can encourage each other
Establishing a clear grading system that ensures each piece of work he does receives a grade.
Working with Fred's parents to establish a series of consequences to be administered by the parents if Fred's grades do not improve.
Which of the following is a limitation of using a scoring guide for assessing student writing?
Using a scoring guide increases the likelihood of subjectivity
Students may be overwhelmed by the amount of info provided in a scoring guide
Scoring guides give students no info on why they received a particular grade.
Scoring guide offers students no suggestions for writing improvement
Which of the following student activities is most likely to help students learn how to prepare for a job interview?
Role-playing as interviewers and interviewees for practice
Holding a debate focused on which interviewing technique is best
Playing a game in which students guess questions that an interviewer might ask
Visiting local businesses to gather information on different types of jobs
