Question 1

Formative assessments are best defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  The final assessment for a learning activity that results in a grade 
B)  The mid-point assessment in a learning activity that results in a partial grade for the subject 
C)  Ongoing assessments designed to monitor how well students are learning material associated with an activity and provide students feedback 
D)  Ongoing assessments designed to determine what the final grade should be after the feedback has been provided

Question 2

Linda Darling-Hammond's research shows that teachers' instructional preparation is a stronger correlate of student achievement than

Accepted Answer

A)  Class size 
B)  Overall spending 
C)  Teacher salaries 
D)  All are correct 
E)  None are correct

Question 3

As part of creating an environment of respect and rapport, explain "withitness" and provide an example of how a teacher would demonstrate it in the classroom.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following would best describe the behavioral perspective on learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning is brought about by operant conditioning. 
B)  Learning is demonstrated in observable changes in behaviors, skills, and habits. 
C)  Learning is defined through the internal mental activities of thinking, remembering, creating, and problem solving. 
D)  Learning is accomplished by rewards and punishments.

Question 5

List and explain the three general learning perspectives that influence instruction.

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Question 6

Understanding the value of good questioning, which of the following might be considered the poorest question related to Goldilocks and the Three Bears?

Accepted Answer

A)  Who was Goldilocks and why was a little girl like her walking alone in the woods? 
B)  How many bears were there in the story and who were they? 
C)  How would the story have been different if everything were just right the first time she tried something? 
D)  Is the story a true one?

Exam 13: Instruction