FTCE Reading k-12 Certification 2022 – 2023 Questions and Detailed Answer Explanations
A reading teacher is reviewing a recently published book about a
... [Show More] new approach to improving reading comprehension. Which of the following features should the teacher look for when evaluating the reported success of this approach?
whether the results of the research the author conducted on the approach are reliable and valid In a classroom, the teacher has an area for small-group instruction and another area for whole-group instruction. The learning environment is information intensive with students collaborating on a variety of assignments and projects with the teacher roaming the room and helping individuals and groups of students.
Which theorist best describes the teachers disposition for instruction?
Lev Vygotsky
social constructivist - A teacher firmly believes that collaboration among students is essential for learning. Which of the following theories is closely aligned with this philosophy?
Use the following excerpt to answer the question.
The high price of oil in the 1970s resulted in a serious problem for many Americans. Long
lines to purchase gasoline for cars were unavoidable. People were subjected to higher prices
for oil to heat their homes. Oil companies looked to other nations for new oil supplies. They
also began drilling for oil on the ocean floor.
Which of the following is the excerpt an example of? - problem and solution
narrative nonfiction - A biography
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for selecting multicultural literature? - exclusion of leaders
A teacher collects reading records and rubric-scored writing samples over time on select students to document change over time. Which term best describes the teacher's purpose for collecting this type of assessment? - Monitoring
The assessment tools for the purpose of evaluating expertise include - research papers, formal presentations, and formal debates
what is the best way to determine reading instructional groups in a classroom with students
who have a wide range of skills and abilities? - review state reading test scores, then administer an IRI
Teachers at a middle school made a commitment to use observational notes to monitor students' strengths and needs and to use that information for providing differentiated instruction and flexible grouping. What type of grouping is this an example of? - data-based grouping
An effective way for a teacher of English language learners to integrate speaking and listening into the classroom would be to use - role play.
Which adaptation of the basal reading program is the most efficient for struggling readers? - repeated readings
During a shared reading of an enlarged text in a primary learning environment, the teacher focuses instruction on the structure of the language by engaging students periodically in conversation. Which cognitive working system is the teacher scaffolding during the lesson? - syntactic working system
Students who cannot decode and rely on context and initial letters to figure out unknown words demonstrate characteristics of which phase of word recognition? [Show Less]