Question 1

Which of the following is not an informal technique used to assess reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloze passages 
B)  Informal reading inventories 
C)  Direct instruction 
D)  Direct observation 
A)  Cloze passages 
B)  Informal reading inventories 
C)  Direct instruction 
D)  Direct observation

Question 2

Students with reading difficulties may need which of the following to acquire and maintain new vocabulary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be given a new set of words each week throughout the school year to memorize independently. 
B)  Be required to memorize difficult new words just like their peers. 
C)  Spend more time splitting words into syllables and less time reading. 
D)  Be given direct instruction of new words each week along with opportunities to use the previous words in context. 
A)  Be given a new set of words each week throughout the school year to memorize independently. 
B)  Be required to memorize difficult new words just like their peers. 
C)  Spend more time splitting words into syllables and less time reading. 
D)  Be given direct instruction of new words each week along with opportunities to use the previous words in context.

Question 3

Which strategy is an important part of vocabulary development?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provision of both a social and literature-based vocabulary. 
B)  Inclusion of instruction that is organized around themes or topics. 
C)  Use of repeated reading. 
D)  Utilization of authentic text which can include current interests for diverse populations. 
A)  Provision of both a social and literature-based vocabulary. 
B)  Inclusion of instruction that is organized around themes or topics. 
C)  Use of repeated reading. 
D)  Utilization of authentic text which can include current interests for diverse populations.

Question 4

Struggling older readers may experience all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  years of repeated and chronic academic failure. 
B)  a "performance gap" between them and their peers that widens more every year. 
C)  only a few specific learning difficulties, such as poor fluency and decoding skills. 
D)  an expectation for failure that may lead to dropping out of school. 
A)  years of repeated and chronic academic failure. 
B)  a "performance gap" between them and their peers that widens more every year. 
C)  only a few specific learning difficulties, such as poor fluency and decoding skills. 
D)  an expectation for failure that may lead to dropping out of school.

Question 5

Why is vocabulary instruction important in reading?

Accepted Answer

Vocabulary instruction is important, esp

Question 6

Which educational theory holds that new information is learned and understood when integrated with prior knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whole language instruction 
B)  Story frames 
C)  Semantic mapping 
D)  Peer mediated strategies 
A)  Whole language instruction 
B)  Story frames 
C)  Semantic mapping 
D)  Peer mediated strategies

Question 7

Which of the following is not a method of reporting results of formal assessments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Percentiles 
B)  Grade and age equivalents 
C)  Standard scores 
D)  Anecdotal reports 
A)  Percentiles 
B)  Grade and age equivalents 
C)  Standard scores 
D)  Anecdotal reports

Question 8

Explain three informal measures which may be used to test reading comprehension.

Accepted Answer

Three informal measures which may be use

Question 9

The majority of reading done in adulthood has been found to be:

Accepted Answer

A)  creative. 
B)  expository. 
C)  narrative. 
D)  a much higher rate than ever predicted. 
A)  creative. 
B)  expository. 
C)  narrative. 
D)  a much higher rate than ever predicted.

Question 10

Why are graphic-aid strategies useful in teaching comprehension?

Accepted Answer

A)  They require students to read less and write more. 
B)  Students can organize their thoughts and make notes about the text. 
C)  They are the most effective whole-class comprehension approach. 
D)  Students learn specific strategies that foster comprehension without any teacher input rather than simply asking questions about what they have read. 
A)  They require students to read less and write more. 
B)  Students can organize their thoughts and make notes about the text. 
C)  They are the most effective whole-class comprehension approach. 
D)  Students learn specific strategies that foster comprehension without any teacher input rather than simply asking questions about what they have read.

Which of the following is not an informal technique used to assess reading comprehension?

Students with reading difficulties may need which of the following to acquire and maintain new vocabulary?

Which strategy is an important part of vocabulary development?

Struggling older readers may experience all of the following, except:

Why is vocabulary instruction important in reading?

Which educational theory holds that new information is learned and understood when integrated with prior knowledge?

Which of the following is not a method of reporting results of formal assessments?

Explain three informal measures which may be used to test reading comprehension.

The majority of reading done in adulthood has been found to be:

Why are graphic-aid strategies useful in teaching comprehension?

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Exam 7: Reading: Comprehension

Which of the following is not an informal technique used to assess reading comprehension?

Students with reading difficulties may need which of the following to acquire and maintain new vocabulary?

Which strategy is an important part of vocabulary development?

Struggling older readers may experience all of the following, except:

Why is vocabulary instruction important in reading?

Which educational theory holds that new information is learned and understood when integrated with prior knowledge?

Which of the following is not a method of reporting results of formal assessments?

Explain three informal measures which may be used to test reading comprehension.

The majority of reading done in adulthood has been found to be:

Why are graphic-aid strategies useful in teaching comprehension?

Special Education: an Introduction to Teaching Students With Special Needs 1

Foundations of Effective Instruction

Teaching and Differentiating Instruction in a Multi-Tiered System of Education

Strategies for Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support

Spoken Language

Reading: Word Recognition

Written Language

Mathematics Instruction

Social Studies

Science

Study Skills

Social Competence and Self-Determination Skills

Applied Academics

Career Development and Transition Across School Levels

Filters