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WorksheetsPECT Module 1
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 30mins
Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences focuses primarily on which of the following aspects of education?
the key role of environment in promoting children's learning
the use of scaffolding techniques to help children learn
the active involvement of children in learning activities
the various ways in which children think and learn
A PreK–4 teacher can best create a culturally inclusive classroom environment for all students by regularly:
encouraging students to share information about their cultures with the class
celebrating a variety of cultural holidays from around the world with students
placing students from similar cultural backgrounds together for small-group activities
providing students and their families with information about community cultural events
A kindergarten teacher observes two children playing together. The children are attempting to use blocks and other play materials to build a bridge for their toy cars. The first bridge that they build collapses when they begin to roll the toy cars across it. Which of the following teacher questions would best promote the development of the students' reasoning and problem-solving skills?
Why do you think the bridge fell over? How can you build the bridge differently?
What if you pretended that your cars could fly? Would you still need to build a bridge?
What different objects did you use to make your bridge? How are they different?
Can you picture a real bridge in your mind? Did your bridge look like a real bridge?
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two-word utterances between the ages of:
6 to 9 months
12 to 15 months
18 to 24 months
24 to 30 months
Children who demonstrate typical language development most often begin using two-word utterances between the ages of:
6 to 9 months.
12 to 15 months.
18 to 24 months.
30 to 36 months.
As second-grade students are learning a new science concept, the teacher helps them acquire knowledge and skills that they could not acquire on their own by using prompts, giving suggestions, providing feedback, and modeling activities. In this situation, which of the following strategies is the teacher primarily using to foster students' cognitive development?
modeling
cooperative learning
scaffolding
inquiry learning
A prekindergarten teacher wants to establish a classroom environment in which spontaneous play is encouraged and play is recognized and valued as meaningful learning. Which of the following strategies would likely be most effective for the teacher to use to achieve this goal?
modeling the correct way to play with new toys and games when introducing them to the classroom
asking students to bring in their favorite playthings from home to share with their classmates during show-and-tell
designing assessments that ask students to demonstrate content knowledge through play activities
ensuring that a variety of materials are available in the classroom for students to try out and explore during playtime
PreK–4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to:
use the Internet and other resources to gather basic information about various world cultures.
survey students' families to determine what they perceive their role to be in their children's learning.
examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students.
observe individual students in self-selected activities to determine their preferred learning styles.
PreK–4 teachers have the goal of being culturally competent educators who use an understanding of diversity among young children to plan developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate instruction that meets the needs of all their students. The most important first step for the teachers to take in achieving this goal is to:
use the Internet and other resources to gather basic information about various world cultures.
survey students' families to determine what they perceive their role to be in their children's learning.
examine their own cultures and beliefs and their impact on interactions with students.
observe individual students in self-selected activities to determine their preferred learning styles.
According to convergent research, which of the following factors has been shown to have the greatest effect on a child's language development?
the age at which the child starts attending preschool or prekindergarten
the number of family members living at home with the child
the quality and diversity of books and toys the child is exposed to
the amount of verbal input the child receives from caregivers and others
Which of the following is an essential component of a formative assessment?
monitoring and adjusting a teaching strategy during the learning process based on individual student progress
the production of behavioral and academic progress reports that incorporate parental or caregiver insights
identifying and summarizing an individual student's strengths and needs at the end of a unit or semester
the development of a timeline designating tasks that will be accomplished by a particular student in a given period of time
A third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the daily lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it helps the teacher:
align daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes.
develop an assessment to match state standards.
ensure that the assessment will be accessible for all students.
improve presentation skills for delivering instruction.
A third-grade teacher develops an assessment for a particular unit prior to writing up the daily lesson plans for the unit. The most important advantage of this approach is that it helps the teacher:
align daily lessons and activities with the targeted learning outcomes.
develop an assessment to match state standards.
ensure that the assessment will be accessible for all students.
improve presentation skills for delivering instruction.
Which of the following assessment practices would be considered ethical?
obtaining actual test items to use as examples when preparing students for a standardized assessment
using ongoing informal assessments of students' learning to guide the instructional process
determining assessment accommodations for individual students based on their classroom performance
posting standardized assessment results that include students' identifying information on a class Web page
A fourth-grade teacher uses a variety of techniques, including questioning and journal prompts, to check for students' understanding of content-area instruction. Which of the following outcomes is likely to be the most important benefit of this strategy?
helping the teacher identify areas where students may need additional reinforcement
improving students' overall performance on standardized assessments
allowing the teacher to spend less time creating and grading student assessments
encouraging students to view learning as a process and become lifelong learners
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the student's progress in mastering specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of the following outcomes?
fostering in students a sense of responsibility with regard to their own learning
establishing partnerships with families in the assessment of their children's learning and development
helping build caring and friendly relationships between the teacher and students
enhancing families' ability to reinforce at home what their children are learning in school
A kindergarten teacher frequently uses home-school notebooks to communicate with families about their children's progress. For example, the teacher and family of one student recently used such a notebook to keep one another informed about the student's progress in mastering specific self-help skills. This approach is likely to be most effective in promoting which of the following outcomes?
fostering in students a sense of responsibility with regard to their own learning
establishing partnerships with families in the assessment of their children's learning and development
helping build caring and friendly relationships between the teacher and students
enhancing families' ability to reinforce at home what their children are learning in school
Using spreadsheet software to maintain students' performance data is likely to provide a teacher with the most support in which of the following areas?
identifying specific gaps in students' learning
providing students with accurate and timely feedback
designing activities to address individual learning needs
determining an appropriate sequence of instruction
Which of the following statements best describes a major role of assessment anchors in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA)?
providing uniform rules for the types of tests that are allowed to be administered to students in preparing for the PSSA
clarifying the standards assessed on the PSSA to support students' learning of essential skills and knowledge
defining the diverse range of tasks that underlie the educational goals assessed on the PSSA at different grade levels
providing a conversion tool for converting a particular student's PSSA score into a grade-level equivalent
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are English language learners. The teacher is designing formative assessment to measure students' understanding of a specific science concept. When developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania's Language Proficiency Standards for English Language Learners PreK–12 (ELPS) most effectively to:
identify the particular supports that individual students are likely to require during the assessment.
help ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for the students' level of English language proficiency.
make adaptations to the core content assessed that are appropriate for the students' academic levels.
determine whether students have achieved the necessary level of English language proficiency to participate in the assessment.
Which of the following characteristics would indicate atypical cognitive development in a four-year-old child?
having difficulty matching a toy car to a picture of a car
naming only four colors correctly
counting accurately to ten but no further
engaging only occasionally in fantasy play
A kindergarten teacher is planning to read aloud a picture book to the class. One of the students in the class has a visual impairment that severely limits vision to several inches. Which of the following accommodations would best help this student participate in this activity?
providing an individual copy of the book to the student to look at
arranging for the student to listen to a recording of the story at a later time
obtaining a large print copy of the book to read aloud to the class
sitting in front of a well-lit window while reading
An IEP annual review meeting has been scheduled for a second-grade student who is currently placed in a general education classroom full time. Which of the following elements of the review is most likely to be provided by the student's general education teacher?
a recommendation for additional diagnostic testing for the student
an explanation of the student's standardized test scores
a description of the present level of performance the student has achieved
an overview of the nature of the student's special needs
Which of the following statements accurately describes a central principle of the family systems theory?
Families' internal dynamics are directly influenced by the community environment.
Patterns of interaction within families remain consistent over time.
Families evolve through predictable and identifiable developmental stages.
Individual family members are mutually influenced by and dependent on one another.
A first-grade teacher uses a language experience approach with beginning-level students who are English language learners. A student dictates a story based on personal experience to the teacher who writes the story verbatim. The teacher then leads the student in various reading and language activities using the dictated text. A primary benefit of this approach is that it helps the student:
access important content-area vocabulary.
develop phonemic awareness in English.
achieve grade-level reading and writing standards.
make connections between oral and written English.
Which of the following accommodations to a content-area reading assignment best provides universal access for all learners?
providing digital textbooks with features such as images, text-to-speech, videos, and modifiable text
reading aloud the text to students as they follow along in their textbooks and asking frequent questions
offering after-school peer tutoring for students who need extra help reading the content
providing a list of vocabulary words and definitions to students in advance of the reading
A second-grade teacher is reading a story aloud to a class that includes several students who are English language learners. Throughout the reading, the teacher pauses to verify students' comprehension. The teacher encourages all students to speak and participate in discussions during and after the reading. Which of the following types of feedback from the teacher would provide meaningful English language input to the students who are English language learners during the discussions?
repeating what students say to model correct pronunciation
posing literal questions that elicit one- or two-word answers
giving simple explanations about basic grammar rules and syntax
responding to the intent and content of the students' utterances
A kindergarten teacher works with two students who are English language learners who have no prior exposure to English. She exposes them to natural English in meaningful contexts but does not push them to contribute to discussions. She allows them to respond to questions nonverbally or with one-word answers. The teacher's actions best demonstrate her awareness that second-language learners often:
go through a silent period during which they produce very little oral language.
experience first-language interference that hinders their ability to speak a new language.
develop expressive language skills before they develop receptive language skills.
have limited experience speaking their first language for communicative purposes.
A fourth-grade class includes a number of students who are English language learners. The teacher is designing formative assessment to measure students' understanding of a specific science concept. When developing this assessment, the teacher can use Pennsylvania's Language Proficiency Standards for English Language Learners PreK–12 (ELPS) most effectively to:
identify the particular supports that individual students are likely to require during the assessment.
help ensure that the language function of the assessment is appropriate for the students' level of English language proficiency.
make adaptations to the core content assessed that are appropriate for the students' academic levels.
determine whether students have achieved the necessary level of English language proficiency to participate in the assessment.
A student who is an English language learner who qualifies for migrant education services joins a second-grade class partly into the school year. The teacher is preparing to administer a variety of informal assessments to the student. Which of the following teacher goals should be the main focus of these assessments?
evaluating whether the student demonstrates any signs of a disability
determining the student's general level of English language proficiency
measuring the student's language proficiency and literacy level in the home language
identifying any specific weaknesses in the student's academic knowledge and skills
A first-grade teacher uses a language experience approach with beginning-level students who are English language learners. A student dictates a story based on personal experience to the teacher who writes the story verbatim. The teacher then leads the student in various reading and language activities using the dictated text. A primary benefit of this approach is that it helps the student:
access important content-area vocabulary.
develop phonemic awareness in English.
achieve grade-level reading and writing standards.
make connections between oral and written English.
Which of the following accommodations to a content-area reading assignment best provides universal access for all learners?
providing digital textbooks with features such as images, text-to-speech, videos, and modifiable text
offering printed copies of the text in a variety of font sizes and styles
allowing students to complete the assignment in their preferred language
giving students the option to complete an alternative assignment
Which of the following preconditions is most essential to effective collaboration among a group of teachers with diverse philosophies and teaching styles?
arranging for a school administrator to participate in their planning activities and mediate as needed
recognizing that they have a common goal of educating the students entrusted to their care
providing one another with background information on the students in their classes
identifying a leader who will be responsible for leading discussions and recording decisions
A new teacher regularly writes in a teaching journal. In addition to considering the success of his lessons, the teacher reflects on his interactions with students and on how his thoughts and actions during these interactions were culturally motivated. This strategy best demonstrates the teacher's awareness of which of the following principles?
Personal values and beliefs can influence a teacher's communication practices.
High expectations for all students can promote their academic performance.
Social identity and peer pressure can affect students' classroom behavior.
Effective conflict-resolution skills can help a teacher prevent classroom conflicts.
A kindergarten teacher who wants to provide a positive social context for learning decides that one way to do this is to ensure educational equity for all students. The teacher can best promote such equity by:
using similar instructional methods and materials for all students.
providing all students with support in meeting high standards of achievement.
offering all students choices regarding their own learning activities.
creating a program in which the families of all students are encouraged to participate.
A teacher learns that the district is considering requiring all first-grade students to engage in academic testing that the teacher believes is developmentally inappropriate. In this situation, the teacher can best serve as an advocate for students by taking which of the following actions first?
discussing the issue with students' families
offering to help a local reporter write a story on the issue
talking to the school principal about the issue
posting research on the issue on the school's Web site
A new third-grade teacher believes that too much instructional time is being used each day to pass out students' graded work, so the teacher decides to put graded papers in a basket for students to pick up on their own throughout the day. This action is considered inappropriate primarily because it:
infringes on the students' right to privacy.
requires the students to assume responsibility for an administrative task.
diminishes the students' sense of accountability.
provides students with delayed feedback regarding their performance.
A kindergarten teacher's weekly newsletter includes information about community programs and special events that are designed specifically for children. This practice is likely to be most effective in helping the teacher achieve which of the following goals?
reinforcing to families the importance of their children's regular participation in enrichment activities
promoting families' recognition of the teacher's knowledge and expertise
connecting families with resources to help promote their children's learning and development
providing the foundation for a positive relationship between school and home
During a routine parent-teacher conference, a student's parent confides to the teacher about a recent job loss. The single parent, with an infant and toddler at home, explains that child care, health insurance, and housing are no longer affordable. In this situation, the teacher's most important priority should be to:
reassure the parent that the teacher is always available to listen and offer support.
urge the parent to inform friends and relatives of the circumstances and seek their support.
solicit donations from school staff to provide the parent with short-term support.
connect the parent to available support services in the community.
Which of the following preconditions is most essential to effective collaboration among a group of teachers with diverse philosophies and teaching styles?
arranging for a school administrator to participate in their planning activities and mediate as needed
recognizing that they have a common goal of educating the students entrusted to their care
providing one another with background information on the students in their classes
identifying a leader who will be responsible for leading discussions and recording decisions
Which of the following statements accurately describes a central principle of the family systems theory?
Families' internal dynamics are directly influenced by the community environment.
Patterns of interaction within families remain consistent over time.
Families evolve through predictable and identifiable developmental stages.
Individual family members are mutually influenced by and dependent on one another.
In support of a schoolwide initiative to enhance the learning environment for students with disabilities, fourth-grade teachers will be participating in regular meetings with special education professionals. The primary focus of these meetings should be to:
identify innovative techniques that can be implemented to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
analyze the classroom performance of students with disabilities and agree on revisions to make to the students' IEPs.
determine the most appropriate instructional settings for students with disabilities.
examine the effectiveness of current practices in meeting the needs of students with disabilities and make adjustments as needed.
Federal law allows schools to disclose information in a student's educational records without parental consent to which of the following individuals?
representatives of community agencies that provide services to the school
educators with legitimate educational interest in the student
staff at postsecondary institutions who are conducting educational research
teachers who provide instruction to the student's sibling(s)
A new third-grade teacher believes that too much instructional time is being used each day to pass out students' graded work, so the teacher decides to put graded papers in a basket for students to pick up on their own throughout the day. This action is considered inappropriate primarily because it:
infringes on the students' right to privacy.
requires the students to assume responsibility for an administrative task.
diminishes the students' sense of accountability.
provides students with delayed feedback regarding their performance.
A kindergarten teacher's weekly newsletter includes information about community programs and special events that are designed specifically for children. This practice is likely to be most effective in helping the teacher achieve which of the following goals?
reinforcing to families the importance of their children's regular participation in enrichment activities
promoting families' recognition of the teacher's knowledge and expertise
connecting families with resources to help promote their children's learning and development
encouraging families to communicate with the teacher about their children's progress
A new teacher's meetings with an assigned mentor are likely to be most productive if the new teacher:
obtains information from the mentor about the topics to be addressed prior to each meeting.
documents what occurs at each meeting and then periodically reviews the documentation.
prepares for each meeting by identifying particular classroom concerns to discuss.
begins each meeting by summarizing learning goals addressed in class since the last meeting.
A teacher is planning instruction to promote four-year-olds' development of skills related to Pennsylvania's PreK–4 learning standard about reading, analyzing, and interpreting text. With children at this developmental level, which of the following approaches to a read-aloud activity would be most appropriate for the teacher to use to develop the children's conceptual understanding of fact and opinion?
Teachers have an ethical responsibility to:
provide each student with opportunities to learn alongside peers with similar backgrounds.
show flexibility in defining standards for academic performance.
use personal preferences when determining classroom behavior expectations.
respond to the needs of all students.
According to privacy rights guidelines, a teacher could appropriately share a student's school records with which of the following individuals?
a teacher who taught the student two years ago and wishes to check on the student's academic progress
a school counselor who believes the student would benefit from participating in upcoming small-group counseling sessions
a college professor who has received a substantial grant to conduct research on factors that influence young children's learning
a school nurse who knows the student outside of school and is a long-time friend of the student's family
In a PreK–4 program that practices a philosophy of inclusion for students with disabilities, a fundamental responsibility for teachers is to ensure that students with disabilities:
are subject to the same evaluative criteria as their nondisabled peers.
have opportunities to interact with others who have similar disabilities.
are active participants in all class activities.
have peer helpers available to assist with social challenges in the classroom.
A new teacher's meetings with an assigned mentor are likely to be most productive if the new teacher:
obtains information from the mentor about the topics to be addressed prior to each meeting.
documents what occurs at each meeting and then periodically reviews the documentation.
prepares for each meeting by identifying particular classroom concerns to discuss.
begins each meeting by summarizing learning goals addressed in class since the last meeting.
A teacher learns that the district is considering requiring all first-grade students to engage in academic testing that the teacher believes is developmentally inappropriate. In this situation, the teacher can best serve as an advocate for students by taking which of the following actions first?
discussing the issue with students' families
offering to help a local reporter write a story on the issue
talking to the school principal about the issue
posting research on the issue on the school's Web site
After reviewing midyear testing data, a fourth-grade teacher is concerned about an increase in achievement differences between groups of students in the class. In attempting to address this issue, the teacher should begin by:
determining the percentage of students in the class who currently achieve at or above grade level.
identifying those students in the class who tend to remain on-task during instructional activities.
asking other teachers at the school whether they are seeing similar trends in their classes.
examining personal attitudes, expectations, and practices regarding learning for all students in the class.
In choosing a professional development activity from among various options, a teacher's first consideration should be to determine which option is most likely to:
be relevant to teaching across a range of subject areas and grade levels.
offer participants an opportunity to network with educators from other schools.
provide research-based information relevant to current instructional issues or needs.
reflect the ideas of individuals who represent varied backgrounds and points of view.
Teachers have an ethical responsibility to:
provide each student with opportunities to learn alongside peers with similar backgrounds.
show flexibility in defining standards for academic performance.
use personal preferences when determining classroom behavior expectations.
respond to the needs of all students.
