Question 1

Demonstrating and modeling are two different means of relaying information for students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Using a think-aloud strategy during which the teacher models his or her thought process is an important part of demonstrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Define academic language .

Accepted Answer

Academic language refers to the speciali

Question 4

There are two types of demonstrations: demonstration of a process and demonstration of a product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Visual supports can be used to help students "picture" key information that is presented.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A demonstration can be done before, during, or after the verbal explanation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A vocabulary word is a "technical" word that's specific to a certain subject.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key term/academic term?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classify 
B)  Gravity 
C)  Numerator 
D)  Longitude 
A)  Classify 
B)  Gravity 
C)  Numerator 
D)  Longitude

Question 9

When Ms.O'Herron said " Beautifully , quietly , urgently are all adverbs, whereas beautiful , quiet , and urgent are not," she was 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

Question 10

Which of the following about the use of visual supports is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use graphic organizers to make information more comprehensible 
B)  Use visual supports such as writings to help build background knowledge 
C)  Use real objects as props when teaching vocabulary and concepts 
D)  Use one visual support from each category when teaching principles 
A)  Use graphic organizers to make information more comprehensible 
B)  Use visual supports such as writings to help build background knowledge 
C)  Use real objects as props when teaching vocabulary and concepts 
D)  Use one visual support from each category when teaching principles

Question 11

Ms.Curtis is teaching a lesson on how to regroup in addition and plans to demonstrate the steps of the computation strategy.Which of the following would be the most effective think-aloud?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Remember to put the 2 in the tens column …" 
B)  "OK boys and girls … keep in mind that the next step will be …" 
C)  "Let's see, now I am looking at the number in the hundreds column …" 
D)  "You need to look carefully at each number and …" 
A)  "Remember to put the 2 in the tens column …" 
B)  "OK boys and girls … keep in mind that the next step will be …" 
C)  "Let's see, now I am looking at the number in the hundreds column …" 
D)  "You need to look carefully at each number and …"

Question 12

Imagine that you are going to teach your class how to create a graphic organizer.(Choose a specific type to teach, such as a Venn diagram or a concept map or web .) Write a description of what you will say and do to demonstrate for the class.Incorporate both types of demonstrations.

Accepted Answer

Today, I'm going to teach you how to cre

Question 13

Which of the following is an important consideration in selecting strategies for teaching key terms and vocabulary words?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of flashcards is the best way to help students memorize word meanings. 
B)  Activating background knowledge generally interferes with the learning of new words. 
C)  Showing words in context rather than in isolation is important. 
D)  Using a variety of terms to explain the same concept is an effective teaching strategy. 
A)  The use of flashcards is the best way to help students memorize word meanings. 
B)  Activating background knowledge generally interferes with the learning of new words. 
C)  Showing words in context rather than in isolation is important. 
D)  Using a variety of terms to explain the same concept is an effective teaching strategy.

Question 14

Directions are explicit statements regarding what students are expected to do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mrs.Rieke is planning for teaching vocabulary in tomorrow's lesson.She has selected important words to teach.Which of the following should she do next?

Accepted Answer

A)  decide on clear definitions of the words 
B)  decide how to teach the words 
C)  decide on the objective 
D)  determine whether the words are essential 
A)  decide on clear definitions of the words 
B)  decide how to teach the words 
C)  decide on the objective 
D)  determine whether the words are essential

Question 16

Which of the following statements about demonstrations is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Showing students parts of a finished product is one type of demonstration. 
B)  A demonstration is especially useful when teaching content involving how to do something. 
C)  Demonstrations with think-alouds are best done by students. 
D)  When a teacher role-plays, he is providing a model of how the expected skill should look. 
A)  Showing students parts of a finished product is one type of demonstration. 
B)  A demonstration is especially useful when teaching content involving how to do something. 
C)  Demonstrations with think-alouds are best done by students. 
D)  When a teacher role-plays, he is providing a model of how the expected skill should look.

Question 17

Choosing components to use in an explanation is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the difficulty of the content. 
B)  how familiar the students are with the content. 
C)  whether you are teaching a concept, fact, or strategy. 
D)  whether you are going to demonstrate before explaining. 
A)  the difficulty of the content. 
B)  how familiar the students are with the content. 
C)  whether you are teaching a concept, fact, or strategy. 
D)  whether you are going to demonstrate before explaining.

Demonstrating and modeling are two different means of relaying information for students.

Using a think-aloud strategy during which the teacher models his or her thought process is an important part of demonstrations.

Define academic language .

There are two types of demonstrations: demonstration of a process and demonstration of a product.

Visual supports can be used to help students "picture" key information that is presented.

A demonstration can be done before, during, or after the verbal explanation.

A vocabulary word is a "technical" word that's specific to a certain subject.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key term/academic term?

When Ms.O'Herron said " Beautifully , quietly , urgently are all adverbs, whereas beautiful , quiet , and urgent are not," she was using _______ as part of her explanation.

Which of the following about the use of visual supports is NOT true?

Ms.Curtis is teaching a lesson on how to regroup in addition and plans to demonstrate the steps of the computation strategy.Which of the following would be the most effective think-aloud?

Imagine that you are going to teach your class how to create a graphic organizer.(Choose a specific type to teach, such as a Venn diagram or a concept map or web .) Write a description of what you will say and do to demonstrate for the class.Incorporate both types of demonstrations.

Which of the following is an important consideration in selecting strategies for teaching key terms and vocabulary words?

Directions are explicit statements regarding what students are expected to do.

Mrs.Rieke is planning for teaching vocabulary in tomorrow's lesson.She has selected important words to teach.Which of the following should she do next?

Which of the following statements about demonstrations is NOT true?

Choosing components to use in an explanation is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

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

Demonstrating and modeling are two different means of relaying information for students.

Using a think-aloud strategy during which the teacher models his or her thought process is an important part of demonstrations.

Define academic language .

There are two types of demonstrations: demonstration of a process and demonstration of a product.

Visual supports can be used to help students "picture" key information that is presented.

A demonstration can be done before, during, or after the verbal explanation.

A vocabulary word is a "technical" word that's specific to a certain subject.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a key term/academic term?

When Ms.O'Herron said " Beautifully , quietly , urgently are all adverbs, whereas beautiful , quiet , and urgent are not," she was using _______ as part of her explanation.

Which of the following about the use of visual supports is NOT true?

Ms.Curtis is teaching a lesson on how to regroup in addition and plans to demonstrate the steps of the computation strategy.Which of the following would be the most effective think-aloud?

Imagine that you are going to teach your class how to create a graphic organizer.(Choose a specific type to teach, such as a Venn diagram or a concept map or web .) Write a description of what you will say and do to demonstrate for the class.Incorporate both types of demonstrations.

Which of the following is an important consideration in selecting strategies for teaching key terms and vocabulary words?

Directions are explicit statements regarding what students are expected to do.

Mrs.Rieke is planning for teaching vocabulary in tomorrow's lesson.She has selected important words to teach.Which of the following should she do next?

Which of the following statements about demonstrations is NOT true?

Choosing components to use in an explanation is influenced by all of the following EXCEPT:

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