Do You Want to Be a Teacher?

Question 1

What percentage of teachers in the workforce are female?

Accepted Answer

85

Question 2

Where would you find the standards required for your classroom?

Accepted Answer

Colorado Department of Education Website

Question 3

What is the definition of inclusion?

Accepted Answer

the action of including or of being included within a group

Question 4

What is the most accurate definition of pedagogy?

Accepted Answer

the method and practice of teaching

Question 5

Which of the following is the LEAST helpful in classroom management?

Accepted Answer

Continually monitor your trouble students for misbehavior

Question 6

Which religious group sued Kansas state over the definition of Intelligent Design?

Accepted Answer

Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a direct form of assessment?

Accepted Answer

Field Trip

Question 8

What factors contribute to the ultimate success of a student?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 9

What is the average age for first-time intercourse in children?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 10

What is the third leading cause of teen death?

Accepted Answer

Suicide

Question 11

If you expect child abuse what is your responsibility to that student?

Accepted Answer

Report the suspicion immediately

Question 12

How many decisions can you be expected to make, per day, in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

800 - 1,500

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a philosophy of education?

Accepted Answer

Anarchism

Question 14

Which of the following states does NOT allow for corporal punishment in schools?

Accepted Answer

New York

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT something you should be aware of in your classroom?

Accepted Answer

The Latest Episode of 'Game of Thrones'

Question 16

By the age of 12 - 15, what percentage of students have reported being bullied?

Accepted Answer

85

Question 17

What income would a family of four have to be considered at the poverty threshold? (2013 Stat)

Accepted Answer

$23,550

Question 18

What is Professor Rasmussen's son's name?

Accepted Answer

Rook

Question 19

What is one advantage you will have when entering the teaching workforce?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1/2 of the Current Teachers are Retiring

Question 20

What does IEP stand for?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program

Question 21

What does ELL stand for?

Accepted Answer

English Language Learner

Question 22

What is a good way to regain student attention?

Accepted Answer

Do a quick physical activity to reenergize them

Question 23

Which of the following is a 21st Century skill?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 24

Which classes are boys better at than girls?

Accepted Answer

None of the above

Question 25

What is Mr. Rasmussen's favorite ice cream flavor?

Accepted Answer

Haagen Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter

Question 26

Which of the following do you NOT have to do as a teacher in regards to fighting?

Accepted Answer

Physically stop a fight or potential fight

Question 27

What is the definition of curriculum?

Accepted Answer

the subjects comprising a course of study in a school

Question 28

What is a philosophy of education?

Accepted Answer

Aset of ideas and beliefs that guides teachers’ actions

Question 29

Which amendment to the Constitution gives states the power of delegation?

Accepted Answer

10th

Question 30

What is the definition of negligence?

Accepted Answer

failure to take proper care in doing something

Question 31

What is the definition of a productive learning environment?

Accepted Answer

Classroomsthat are orderly and focused on learning

Question 32

What is a charter school?

Accepted Answer

a publicly funded independent school

Question 33

What tests do you have an option of taking for your licensure? (2 Choices)

Accepted Answer

Praxis, PLACE

Question 34

Which of the condition(s) listed are considered exceptionalities?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT an example of extracurricular activity?

Accepted Answer

Playing video games

Question 36

What percentage of students have reported using alcohol in high school?

Accepted Answer

40

Question 37

What is the approximate wait time after asking a question before moving on?

Accepted Answer

3 - 5 seconds

Question 38

What is one of the greatest factors that contributes to teachers leaving the profession?

Accepted Answer

Poor classroom management

Question 39

Which of the following is an EXTRINSIC reward of teaching?

Accepted Answer

School Breaks

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT true about standardized tests?

Accepted Answer

Standardized tests measure all students equally

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT a common trait under the Theory of Multiple Intelligences?

Accepted Answer

Visual

Question 42

Grades are important:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 43

What is the definition of a latchkey child?

Accepted Answer

a child who is at home without adult supervision

Question 44

Which of these is NOT a factor in a productive learning environment?

Accepted Answer

Students have an assigned seating chart

Question 45

What is the definition of efficacy?

Accepted Answer

the ability to produce a desired or intended result

Question 46

Which of these skills are beneficial to an English Language Learner (ELL)?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 47

Which of the following is considered a rule (not a procedure)?

Accepted Answer

Respect your peers

Question 48

Which of the following is not a shared warning sign between suicide and child abuse?

Accepted Answer

Repeated injuries such as bruises, welts, or burns

Question 49

What is the average beginning teacher's salary in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

$32,095

Question 50

What are some benefits of guided questioning?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 51

Which of these is NOT considered professional ethical behavior?

Accepted Answer

Visiting a student's house

Question 52

Which of the following are ways to show you care about your students?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 53

Did you enjoy this class?

Accepted Answer

No question about it, Without a doubt, Yes, for certain, Absolutely

Question 54

What is one reason that teaching multicultural understanding is NOT important?

Accepted Answer

Immersive assimilation into American culture

Question 55

What percentage of students have experienced sexual harassment in school?

Accepted Answer

50

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT effective when implementing rules?

Accepted Answer

Maximize the number of rules to cover all possiblities

Question 57

What does RtI stand for?

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention

Question 58

What are the three categories of the primary learning styles?

Accepted Answer

Visual, Aural, Kinesthetic

Question 59

Which of the following can demoralize a student?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 60

Which of the following is / are true about religion in public schools?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 61

What is Professor Rasmussen's favorite movie of all-time?

Accepted Answer

The Godfather II

Question 62

By what year will only half of the United States population be caucasian (white)?

Accepted Answer

2050

Question 63

What television show is Professor Rasmussen's favorite of all-time?

Accepted Answer

The Shield, Breaking Bad

Question 64

What percentage of Advanced Placement (AP) students have admitted to cheating on school work?

Accepted Answer

80

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