Which of the following measures is a type of summative assessment?
A. an End-of-Course assessment
B. a homework assignment
C. a learning styles
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D. a whole-class question and answer session correct answer: A
Students in a social studies class are having a whole-class discussion about the preservation of historical landmarks in their community. What are students likely to learn from the class discussion?
A. Historical landmarks have little economic value
B. Accurate information is critical for effective communication.
C. Community problems can be solved through thoughtful discussion.
D. Working with others can lead to better and quicker solutions to problems. correct answer: B
A new teacher is using innovative instructional methods in his English class. To best ensure a supportive attitude from the principal, the teacher should
A. Invite the principal to visit his class to observe his teaching methods and their effects.
B. Present the principal with copies of scientifically based research that supports the teacher's instructional methods.
C. Send weekly reports to the principal to keep the principal apprised of the progress of the teacher's students.
D. Organize parents to send e-mails to the principal supporting the teacher's instructional methods. correct answer: A
After a science experiment, a high school teacher asks students to respond to the following two prompts:
1. Justify the results of your experiment.
2. Formulate a theory based on the results of your experiment.
The major benefit to students from this assignment is that it
A. helps them recall facts and basic concepts
B. allows them to apply their learning in a new context
C. provides a means for the teacher to assess their learning.
D. promotes their critical and creative thinking skills. correct answer: D
With regard to administration of the mandatory statewide assessments, which of the following actions by a teacher would be considered unethical?
A. To present lessons in advance that focus on the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
B. To use a seating chart to plan and record student seat assignments in the testing room
C. To remain in the testing room when the students are taking the assessment.
D. To question students on test content or test items after the days set aside for state testing have passed. correct answer: D
To become successful readers, which of the following skills is most important for students to have upon entering first grade?
A. the ability to recognize letters by name
B. the ability to recite the alphabet
C. the ability to recognize short, high-frequency sight words
D. the ability to use picture clues to aid in decoding text. correct answer: A
A student who scores at the 80th percentile on a standardized achievement test has
A. Scored the same as or better than 80 percent of a norm group
B. Scored better than 20 percent of a norm group
C. Correctly answered 80 percent of the test questions.
D. Correctly answered 20 percent of the test questions. correct answer: A
As students in a social studies class watch a video about the importance of recycling, the teacher periodically stops the video and poses questions about the ideas presented. This strategy is most probably motivated by the teacher's understanding that [Show Less]