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Dr. Madeline Hunter's Essential Elements of Instruction

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, how many Essential Elements of Instruction are in a properly taught lesson that help to enhance and maximize learning?  

(a)  

2.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what needs to happen during the Anticipatory Set?   

a)

Ending the class on a high note

b)

Capture students’ interest while tying into yesterday’s lesson

c)

Give students time to take a test

d)

Ensure there is quiet time for reading

3.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, how can you capture your students’ attention while tying into yesterday’s lesson? Select all that apply.

a)

When students enter the classroom, smile and give them a handout

b)

Tell students they better pay attention or they’ll be assigned extra homework

c)

Bribe students with candy to ensure they are listening

d)

Write an agenda or review questions on the board

4.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the second Essential Element of Instruction? 

a)

Technology Together

b)

Tying Up Loose Ends

c)

Gathering Questions

d)

Objective and Purpose

5.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, is it important to tell students why they need to know what you’re teaching? 

a)

No, it’s not imperative that they know why so much as that they understand the material being taught

b)

No, they’ll figure it out as you move through the lesson

c)

Yes, students pay more attention and learn more when they know why they're learning specific material

d)

Yes, students will become aggressive if you don’t tell them why they're learning specific material

6.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the third Essential Element of Instruction? 

a)

Independent Reading

b)

Focus on Assessments

c)

Input or Active Participation

d)

Lunchtime Etiquette

7.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, why is it important to mix it up in the classroom as opposed to just lecturing? Select all that apply.

a)

Lectures alone can be tedious and students learn better by adding different elements

b)

You will get in trouble if you don’t use different teaching methods

c)

Using technology for the lesson helps students pay more attention and can be more exciting than a simple lecture

d)

Using a variety of tools will help all students get more out of a lesson and allows for more active participation

8.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the fourth Essential Element of Instruction? 

a)

Modeling

b)

Listening

c)

Communicating with Signals

d)

Responding

9.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, why is modeling so important?  Select all that apply.

a)

Students are interested in what you are wearing

b)

Modeling clay is an essential tool in learning

c)

Students need to see what they’ve learned

d)

A picture is worth a thousand words

10.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what does the fifth Essential Element of Instruction entail?  Select all that apply. 

a)

Create a rigorous assessment to check for learning

b)

Ask questions throughout the lesson to ensure students understand

c)

Allow students time outside to get fresh air and exercise  

d)

Ensure all students are answering questions and are knowledgeable about the information they just learned

11.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is a good way to ensure every single student understands the lesson? 

a)

Assign homework to your class so they practice and don’t forget the lesson

b)

Ask the class to raise their hand if they do not understand the lesson

c)

Make students take a rigorous test covering all of the material from the lesson

d)

Ask questions and make sure every student gets to answer at least one question

12.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the sixth Essential Element of Instruction? 

a)

Practicing Assessments

b)

Listening and Reading

c)

Guided Practice

d)

Wrapping Up the Lesson

13.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what needs to happen during Guided Practice?  Select all that apply. 

a)

Give students a chance to practice what they’ve learned under your supervision

b)

Lead the students through each step using hear/see/show

c)

Use feedback from students to ensure they are catching on

d)

Adjust your teaching according to how students respond to Guided Practice

14.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, when should Independent Practice be assigned? 

a)

When students tell you they are independent

b)

When students can read on their own

c)

When students are practicing math

d)

When you are sure the students understand the new material

15.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is a good reason to assign Independent Practice? 

a)

Students learn best when they’re alone

b)

It allows students alone time to not have to pay attention to you

c)

It gives you an opportunity to ensure learning has occurred

d)

Students won’t be bored of redundant lectures

16.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the eighth and final Essential Element of a properly taught lesson? 

a)

Assessment Time

b)

Closure

c)

Homework

d)

Saying Goodbye

17.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what needs to happen during the final Essential Element of Instruction (Closure)?  Select all that apply. 

a)

Have students show or tell you what they learned

b)

Ask questions to wrap up the lesson

c)

Assign extra homework to ensure students practice at home

d)

Ensure students understand what they have learned

18.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, which Essential Elements of Instruction should happen first and last? 

a)

Anticipatory Set and Closure

b)

Welcome Back and Homework

c)

Objective/Purpose an Independent Practice

d)

Modeling and Guided Practice

19.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the difference between guided practice and independent practice?  Select the two best answers. 

a)

Guided practice involves students guiding one another

b)

Guided practice is when you observe your students

c)

Independent practice involves students doing work at home

d)

Independent practice is when students do work alone

20.

According to Dr. Madeline Hunter, what is the difference between modeling and input?  Select the two best answers. 

a)

Input is students giving advice to their peers

b)

Modeling is showing students how to wear fashionable clothing

c)

Modeling is having students watch you

d)

Input is having students help you