Which of the following best describes the approach Ditan took to helping his students learn to put their completed worksheets away efficiently?
a. He used a cognitive approach, because he provided students with examples they could use to construct understanding.
b. He used a behaviorist approach, because his behaviors (writing and putting the paper in his folder) were observable.
c. He used a humanistic approach, because he was attempting to create a safe and positive classroom environment.
d. He used a behaviorist approach, because he praised the students for understanding what we're doing.
Ques. 2Which of the following best describes Ditan's actions when he wrote on the paper, took it to the front of the room, and put it in the folder?
a. He was modeling a classroom procedure.
b. He was modeling a classroom rule.
c. He was modeling a form of withitness.
d. He was modeling an adaptation to the physical environment.
Ques. 3Consider the school rule: Always walk as you move through the hallways. Which of the following is the best assessment of the rule?
a. It is effective as written.
b. It is ineffective because it is too short.
c. It is ineffective because it isn't clear.
d. It is ineffective because it doesn't specify the desired behavior.
Ques. 4Based on the guidelines for the preparation of effective rules, which of the following is best stated?
a. Do not speak unless you are called on by the teacher.
b. Bring all necessary materials to class every day.
c. Avoid embarrassing your classmates.
d. Don't leave your desk until you're given permission.
Ques. 5Michael Abraham begins his year by outlining his expectations and then hands out a relatively short list of rules and procedures that he wants to follow throughout the year. He carefully explains why each rule and procedure exists and asks students in each case if they believe the rule is fair and sensible. In a few cases, the students disagree with a portion of a rule, but Michael again explains why the rule is necessary and how it can contribute to the students' learning. Finally, the students agree that the list is fair and acceptable. Of the following, the best prediction of the grade level Michael teaches is:
a. first grade.
b. fifth grade.
c. seventh grade.
d. tenth grade
Ques. 6Ron Kenski and Ann Potter both have students' ability to compare and contrast as a goal for their American history students. They both assign an essay where the students have to compare and contrast the Jamestown and Plymouth Colonies in early America. Ron constructs a set of criteria to be used in scoring the essay. Ann does not. They both score the essays and assign students' grades. Of the following, which is the most accurate statement?
a. Ann's assessment is likely to be less reliable than Ron's and therefore less valid as well.
b. Ann's assessment is likely to be less reliable than Ron's but they are equally valid.
c. Both teachers' assessments are likely to be invalid, since they are essays.
d. Both teachers' assessments are valid and reliable since the assessments are consistent with their goals.
Ques. 7The arithmetic average for a set of scores is the:
a. mean.
b. median.
c. mode.
d. range.
Ques. 8Tests that provide a detailed description of students' strengths and weaknesses in specific skill areas are described as:
a. diagnostic tests.
b. performance tests.
c. achievement tests.
d. aptitude tests.
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