PSY 360 Exam 1 Review

Question 1

Which strategy involves teachers modeling skills for students, then appointing them as teacher?

Accepted Answer

reciprocal teaching

Question 2

Which type of time is found to be most important to learning?

Accepted Answer

engaged time

Question 3

Which component of direct instruction involves checking for understanding?

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conducting learning probes

Question 4

The process of breaking down tasks into smaller, simpler tasks is known as _______

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task analysis

Question 5

Which type of evaluation involves a comprehensive test of student knowledge?

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summative assessments

Question 6

The primary purpose of orienting students to the lesson is to

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establish a positive mental set

Question 7

Which one of these is the first step of direct instruction?

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State learning objectives

Question 8

Using demonstrations, models, and illustrations are important because:

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Visuals are maintained in longterm memory more than auditory

Question 9

Which one of these teaching and learning strategies is a reflection of constructivism?

Accepted Answer

cooperative learning

Question 10

Which one of these is not an example of preventing lost time?

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using time to managing consistent disruptions

Question 11

Transfer of learning refers to

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transferring knowledge into real life situations

Question 12

Which of these is not a characteristic of an effective explanation?

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lecturing without discussion

Question 13

Which term reflects a statement of skills or concepts that students are expected to know?

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instructional objective

Question 14

Using evaluation to sort students into roles or groups is called _____________

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information for selection

Question 15

Which objective from Bloom's taxonomy requires students to predict and interpret?

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comprehension

Question 16

Student-centered strategies are often called ___________ strategies

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constructivist

Question 17

Which term describes the listing of assessment at different cognitive levels?

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table of specifications

Question 18

Which cooperative scripting involves grouping students based on mixed ability and demographics

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student teams-achievement division

Question 19

Which constructivist term best describes a teacher guiding students through a new concept?

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scaffolding

Question 20

What does the E in IDEAL stand for?

Accepted Answer

exploring possible strategies

Questions 20