Question 1

The primary function of visual supports is to increase interest in the content taught.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Mrs.Jones says: "Boys and girls … some important things to remember about reptiles are that they have dry scaly skin, they are cold blooded, they lay leathery eggs on land, and have a backbone and internal skeleton.Mrs.Jones is using _______ as part of her explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples 
A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples C

Question 3

When Mr.Burleigh told the class, "To ruminate is to ponder; to think again and again," he was using _____________ as part of his explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples 
A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples B

Question 4

An effective presenter tells students which information is most important to remember.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe one way you can respond to skill diversity in your classroom when planning visual supports.

Accepted Answer

One way to respond to skill diversity in

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a category of a visual support?

Accepted Answer

A)  vocabulary builders 
B)  actions 
C)  realia 
D)  graphic organizers 
A)  vocabulary builders 
B)  actions 
C)  realia 
D)  graphic organizers

Question 7

Cultural confusions arise when students' understanding of directions is checked with specific questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: finding the latitude and longitude of a location
deciding when to call 911
bar graphs displaying different types of data
cutting along a straight line
surprise story endings

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  demonstration of a process and  is...

Question 9

Ms.Tayken asks a student to do the demonstration of the new skill she's teaching.Why is this NOT a good idea?

Accepted Answer

Asking a student to demonstrate a new sk

Question 10

Using visual supports rather than explanations increases the effectiveness of instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Use a quick-teach for teaching simple, concrete words students are somewhat familiar with.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Name three components of good explanations and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1. Clarity: Good explanations should be

Question 13

Describe three tips to ensure that your directions are clear.

Accepted Answer

1. Use simple and concise language: Avoi

Question 14

Mr.Red explains: "The male Frigate bird is a large black seabird with extremely long, angled wings and a scissor-like tail (often folded in a point).Its bill is long and hooked.The male has a red throat pouch, whereas the female has a white breast and dark head." Mr.Red is using _______ as part of his explanation.

Accepted Answer

A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples 
A)  description 
B)  definition 
C)  attributes 
D)  examples/nonexamples

Question 15

Name and thoroughly explain the four decision steps for preparing to teach key terms and vocabulary.Include examples.

Accepted Answer

Name: Preparing to Teach Key Terms and V

Question 16

Mini-lessons can be very effective for teaching key terms and vocabulary.A mini-lesson consists of all but one of the following steps.Which one is NOT part of a mini-lesson?

Accepted Answer

A)  show 
B)  practice 
C)  explain 
D)  test 
A)  show 
B)  practice 
C)  explain 
D)  test

Question 17

Include a minimum of three different components when designing an explanation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is important to teach academic language because

Accepted Answer

A)  it is similar to the everyday language that students speak and will transfer from content area instruction to everyday conversation. 
B)  knowing both academic terms and academic vocabulary help students better learn and understand complex ideas. 
C)  it is different from the everyday language that students speak. 
D)  both b and c 
A)  it is similar to the everyday language that students speak and will transfer from content area instruction to everyday conversation. 
B)  knowing both academic terms and academic vocabulary help students better learn and understand complex ideas. 
C)  it is different from the everyday language that students speak. 
D)  both b and c

Question 19

Thorough and easy-to-follow explanations have a strong positive effect on learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The two most effective components to include in an explanation are definitions and elaboration .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The primary function of visual supports is to increase interest in the content taught.

Mrs.Jones says: "Boys and girls … some important things to remember about reptiles are that they have dry scaly skin, they are cold blooded, they lay leathery eggs on land, and have a backbone and internal skeleton.Mrs.Jones is using _______ as part of her explanation.

When Mr.Burleigh told the class, "To ruminate is to ponder; to think again and again," he was using _____________ as part of his explanation.

An effective presenter tells students which information is most important to remember.

Describe one way you can respond to skill diversity in your classroom when planning visual supports.

Which of the following is NOT a category of a visual support?

Cultural confusions arise when students' understanding of directions is checked with specific questions.

Ms.Tayken asks a student to do the demonstration of the new skill she's teaching.Why is this NOT a good idea?

Using visual supports rather than explanations increases the effectiveness of instruction.

Use a quick-teach for teaching simple, concrete words students are somewhat familiar with.

Name three components of good explanations and give an example of each.

Describe three tips to ensure that your directions are clear.

Name and thoroughly explain the four decision steps for preparing to teach key terms and vocabulary.Include examples.

Mini-lessons can be very effective for teaching key terms and vocabulary.A mini-lesson consists of all but one of the following steps.Which one is NOT part of a mini-lesson?

Include a minimum of three different components when designing an explanation.

It is important to teach academic language because

Thorough and easy-to-follow explanations have a strong positive effect on learning.

The two most effective components to include in an explanation are definitions and elaboration .

Thinking About Content

Writing Objectives

General Approaches to Universal Instructional Interventions

Critical Teaching Skills for Focusing Attention

Critical Teaching Skills for Promoting Active Participation

Critical Teaching Skills for Planning Practice and Monitoring Student Progress

Critical Teaching Skills for Planning Partner and Small-Group Work

Selected Instructional Interventions

Supporting Student Behavior

Critical Management Skills for Communicating With Students

Critical Management Skills for Structuring the Learning Environment

Lesson Planning

Activity Planning

Direct Instruction

Informal Presentation

Structured Discovery

Teaching Specialized Content

Filters

Exam 5: Critical Teaching Skills for Presenting Information

The primary function of visual supports is to increase interest in the content taught.

Mrs.Jones says: "Boys and girls … some important things to remember about reptiles are that they have dry scaly skin, they are cold blooded, they lay leathery eggs on land, and have a backbone and internal skeleton.Mrs.Jones is using _______ as part of her explanation.

When Mr.Burleigh told the class, "To ruminate is to ponder; to think again and again," he was using _____________ as part of his explanation.

An effective presenter tells students which information is most important to remember.

Describe one way you can respond to skill diversity in your classroom when planning visual supports.

Which of the following is NOT a category of a visual support?

Cultural confusions arise when students' understanding of directions is checked with specific questions.

Ms.Tayken asks a student to do the demonstration of the new skill she's teaching.Why is this NOT a good idea?

Using visual supports rather than explanations increases the effectiveness of instruction.

Use a quick-teach for teaching simple, concrete words students are somewhat familiar with.

Name three components of good explanations and give an example of each.

Describe three tips to ensure that your directions are clear.

Name and thoroughly explain the four decision steps for preparing to teach key terms and vocabulary.Include examples.

Mini-lessons can be very effective for teaching key terms and vocabulary.A mini-lesson consists of all but one of the following steps.Which one is NOT part of a mini-lesson?

Include a minimum of three different components when designing an explanation.

It is important to teach academic language because

Thorough and easy-to-follow explanations have a strong positive effect on learning.

The two most effective components to include in an explanation are definitions and elaboration .

Thinking About Content

Writing Objectives

General Approaches to Universal Instructional Interventions

Critical Teaching Skills for Focusing Attention

Critical Teaching Skills for Promoting Active Participation

Critical Teaching Skills for Planning Practice and Monitoring Student Progress

Critical Teaching Skills for Planning Partner and Small-Group Work

Selected Instructional Interventions

Supporting Student Behavior

Critical Management Skills for Communicating With Students

Critical Management Skills for Structuring the Learning Environment

Lesson Planning

Activity Planning

Direct Instruction

Informal Presentation

Structured Discovery

Teaching Specialized Content

Filters