If we sat that a particular instrument is highly reliable, we mean that is

gives us similar results on different occasions.

In what ways does self-efficacy different from self-concept?

Self-efficacy varies depending on the specific task to be performed., Self-efficacy appears after people begin to regulate their own behavior.

Which one of the following is a true statement about I Q scores?

They compare with the performance of same-age peers.

Scaffolding serves what purpose in instruction?

It supports students in their efforts to master difficult tasks.

Which one of the following describes most accurately the general concept of temperament?

Inherited traits resulting in interactions with one's environment.

3 of the following are used for accommodating students with disabilities during assessments. Which one is not?

Excusing a student from an assessment.

Three of the following are typically included in a lesson plan. Which one is not usually a part of a lesson plan.

A task analysis of the topic of the lesson

3 of the following are used for accommodating students with disabilities during assessments. Which one is not?

Excusing a student from an assessment.

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?

Duncan is using a rubber band as a slingshot to hit other kids during class

Teachers should think of a lesson plan as

a general guide for a lesson that they can modify as necessary

Which one of the following is the best example of a dynamic classroom assessment?

Mr. Warren sees and records how Joe's logical thinking changes over time.

Most developmental researchers agree that

Developmental milestones appear in a consistent sequence for most children.

Which one of the following are you least likely to see in direct instruction?

A heated discussion of controversial issues

The reliability of an assessment instrument tells us:

whether the instrument assesses something consistently.

Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of assessment?

Having a student swim two laps using the breaststroke,

Which of the following is not a recommended practice when using punishment to reduce an inappropriate behavior?

Administer a punishment in front of others so they learn by example.

A higher level question asks students to respond in which of the following ways?

To develop an answer, students haven't specifically been taught

Which one of the following would Piaget be least likely to advocate for elementary school children?

Lectures that describe faraway places.

From the teacher's point of view, instructional goals and objectives are especially used for:

Planning appropriate instructional strategies.

Which of the following is not a typical strategy to address serious misbehaviors?

Carefully pre-select all activities in which a student will participate.

Vygotsky's concept of zone of proximal development can best be described as...

the range of tasks children can accomplish only with support.

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1
If we sat that a particular instrument is highly reliable, we mean that is
accurately assesses if students have attained our instructional objectives.
predicts future success in school.
gives us similar results on different occasions.
yield scores that form a bell curve.
2
In what ways does self-efficacy different from self-concept?
Self-efficacy refers only to behaviors that people learn through modeling.
Self-efficacy is primarily from vicarious reinforcement and punishment.
Self-efficacy varies depending on the specific task to be performed.
Self-efficacy appears after people begin to regulate their own behavior.
3
Which one of the following is a true statement about I Q scores?
They compare with the performance of same-age peers.
They reflect the percentage of typical “adult-level” .
Most adults have I Q scores higher than 120.
Most adults have I Q scores lower than 80.
4
Scaffolding serves what purpose in instruction?
It gives students an idea of what they need to do to get good grades.
It lets students learn by watching one another.
It keeps school tasks within students' present developmental levels.
It supports students in their efforts to master difficult tasks.
5
Which one of the following describes most accurately the general concept of temperament?
The ways that individuals have learned to react to environmental stimuli.
The extent to which people like or dislike themselves.
Inherited traits resulting in interactions with one's environment.
A tendency to exhibit occasional, unpredictable outbursts.
6
3 of the following are used for accommodating students with disabilities during assessments. Which one is not?
Giving frequent breaks during a assessment.
Giving the assessment in a quieter room.
Excusing a student from an assessment.
Reading aloud the questions on a paper-pencil test.
7
Three of the following are typically included in a lesson plan. Which one is not usually a part of a lesson plan.
The instructional objectives of the lesson
A task analysis of the topic of the lesson
A method of assessing what students have learned from the lesson
The procedures to be followed during the lesson
8
By encouraging students to evaluate their own performance during assessment activities, a teacher is most likely to:
increase the reliability of classroom assessment instruments
facilitate meaningful learning
increase the validity of classroom assessment instruments.
promote self-regulation
9
3 of the following are used for accommodating students with disabilities during assessments. Which one is not?
Reading aloud the questions on a paper-pencil test.
Excusing a student from an assessment.
Giving the assessment in a quieter room.
Giving frequent breaks during a assessment.
10
Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of a misbehavior?
Duncan is using a rubber band as a slingshot to hit other kids during class
Brian is doodling in his notebook as he takes notes on a lecture.
Ashley is chewing gum in art class.
Caroline had to borrow money for lunch.
11
Teachers should think of a lesson plan as
a general guide for a lesson that they can modify as necessary
something that should always address all levels of Blooms taxonomy
a "contract" that they have with their students
something that includes both cognitive and affective objectives
12
Which one of the following is the best example of a dynamic classroom assessment?
Mr. Thiessen asks Macy to show him how to use a microscope properly.
Ms. Vince gives students challenging multiple choice questions
Mr. Warren sees and records how Joe's logical thinking changes over time.
Ms. Uri asks her student to work in groups to write a paper
13
According to Piaget,three of the following are essential for cognitive development. Which one is not?
Accommodation of existing schemes
Interaction with the Environment
High self esteem
Active-sense making of the surrounding world
14
Most developmental researchers agree that
Development takes place at constant, unvarying rate for most children.
Once a milestone is reached, children's development does not regress.
Development occurs in stages, with each stage occurring at the same age.
Developmental milestones appear in a consistent sequence for most children.
15
Which one of the following are you least likely to see in direct instruction?
Frequent teacher feedback
A heated discussion of controversial issues
A review of previously learned material
Opportunities for students to practice a skill independently
16
The reliability of an assessment instrument tells us:
whether the instrument assesses something consistently.
how norms for the instrument were obtained.
whether the instrument predicts a future behavior.
whether the instrument actually measured what it intended to measure.
17
Which one of the following examples is most consistent with the textbook's definition of assessment?
Asking a student to form a mental image of a nine-sided polygon.
Having a student describe how long she studied.
Having them read two paragraphs of a college-level textbook.
Having a student swim two laps using the breaststroke,
18
In Mr. B's 4th-grade class, students acquire points for good behavior and points are deducted for misbehavior. This is
in-school suspension
time-out.
a logical sequence.
response cost.
19
Which of the following is not a recommended practice when using punishment to reduce an inappropriate behavior?
Inform in advance, which behaviors are unacceptable and will be punished.
Emphasize that the behavior (rather than the student) is undesirable.
Explain why a punished behavior is is unacceptable.
Administer a punishment in front of others so they learn by example.
20
A higher level question asks students to respond in which of the following ways?
To recall information learned several years ago.
To recall information from more advanced classes
To develop an answer, students haven't specifically been taught
To engage in both positive and negative transfer
21
Which one of the following would Piaget be least likely to advocate for elementary school children?
Field trips to hands-on science museums.
Picture illustrations of number concepts.
Lectures that describe faraway places.
Laboratory-type experiences with concrete objects.
22
From the teacher's point of view, instructional goals and objectives are especially used for:
Fostering students' interest in the subject matter.
Planning appropriate instructional strategies.
Explaining to parents why certain things are important for students.
Preventing cheating.
23
Which of the following is not a typical strategy to address serious misbehaviors?
Carefully pre-select all activities in which a student will participate.
Modify instructional methods to maximize the student's chances of success.
Change the classroom environment to reduce "triggers" of misbehaviors.
Collect behavior data and monitor intervention effectiveness.
24
Vygotsky's concept of zone of proximal development can best be described as...
the range of tasks children can perform by themselves.
the degree of maturity necessary to accomplish a particular physical task.
children's ability to estimate how much they know.
the range of tasks children can accomplish only with support.
25
Students who have little intrinsic motivation for learning, want hang out with peers and be popular are probably
kindergartners
seventh graders
second graders
fourth graders

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