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Teacher Certification Practice Exam 2

Free Foundations-tier teacher certification practice exam 2: 25 questions on learning theories, child development, lesson planning, classroom routines, and a...

These questions are for study practice only and are not official exam questions.

Question 1

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A well-written, measurable learning objective should describe

Question 2

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A student calls out answers repeatedly without raising a hand. A low-key, respectful first response is to

Question 3

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Under IDEA, a written plan that specifies special-education services and measurable goals for a qualifying student is the

Question 4

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Erikson's psychosocial stage for most elementary-age children centers on the conflict of

Question 5

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Giving specific praise such as 'You started your work right away and stayed focused' is more effective than 'Good job' because it

Question 6

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A student without a disability label but with a documented condition (such as ADHD) who needs accommodations like extended time most likely qualifies for a

Question 7

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A student says, 'I am good at math because I work hard and practice.' This belief reflects

Question 8

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A predictable daily schedule and clear procedures benefit students most by

Question 9

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IDEA's requirement to educate students with disabilities alongside non-disabled peers as much as appropriate is called the

Question 10

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A student completes a project mainly because the topic genuinely fascinates her, not for a grade. Her motivation is best described as

Question 11

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The classroom-management goal of 'maximizing academic engaged time' means

Question 12

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For an English language learner still developing English, the most appropriate support during a science test on content the student knows is to

Question 13

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Albert Bandura's social learning theory emphasizes that children learn many behaviors by

Question 14

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Restorative practices in classroom management focus primarily on

Question 15

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Standards-based grading reports a student's performance by

Question 16

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Maslow's hierarchy suggests that before a hungry, frightened student can focus on learning, a teacher should first help meet the student's

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A teacher uses a 'first... then...' routine for a student who resists starting work ('First finish two problems, then choose a station'). This works mainly by

Question 18

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A norm-referenced standardized test compares a student's score to

Question 19

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According to cognitive load theory, presenting a diagram with its labels far away so students must hold information in memory while searching for matches creates

Question 20

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Posting and teaching a clear procedure for sharpening pencils, turning in work, and using the restroom is intended to

Question 21

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A teacher gives students a rubric BEFORE they begin a project. The main benefit is that students

Question 22

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A teacher spaces practice of a skill across several days instead of one long session. Cognitive science predicts this distributed practice will

Question 23

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After a teacher stops reinforcing a previously rewarded calling-out behavior, it briefly gets WORSE before fading. This temporary spike is called

Question 24

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A district adopts benchmark assessments three times a year to monitor progress and adjust instruction mid-year. These are best described as

Question 25

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A rubric describes four performance levels with distinct descriptors for each criterion. This 'analytic' rubric is preferred over a holistic score when the teacher wants to

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