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- 1. Multiple Choice
Since very young children (birth-four years old) learn oral language through family and friends, the early childhood teacher should first establish a common language among all the students. This can be achieved through which of these TWO strategies?
Select all answers that apply.
prioritizing state curriculum words.
pointing to words while reading picture books.
creating a "word wall" comprised of words the students supply from prior experience.
labeling items throughout the room.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How should the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) be reflected in a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
The IEP objectives should match the TEKS without deviation except for legally required deviation.
The IEP objectives should be developed without alignment to the TEKS.
The IEP objectives should try to align as closely as possible with the appropriate TEKS.
The TEKS can be a substitute for an IEP.
- 3. Multiple Choice
Ms. Garcia works with teachers, principals, and older students at her school to have them help guide the reading instruction once a week. After the reading, Ms. Garcia and the person with whom she collaborates have a discussion with the students and work to make a collage of the story's theme. Which of the following is the most likely primary goal of the activity?
introducing students to a variety of genres using a diverse pool of guest readers
collaborating with other members of the school community to increase learner engagement and improve students' reading comprehension skills
allowing students to meet other teachers, principals, and students throughout the school
providing professional development between Ms. Garcia and the other teachers or principals
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about reading instruction is most accurate?
Reading should be taught to students by addressing each concept separately.
Students who do not ask for individualized reading instruction should not be provided individualized reading instruction.
Reading comprehension is increased when reading fluency is increased.
It is best to assess students' reading comprehension through formal assessments.
- 5. Multiple Choice
A second-grade teacher develops an activity to promote word identification and spelling skills among her class. The teacher writes "_ug" on the whiteboard and asks students to fill in the blank with a letter to make different words. Each time a student says a letter to make a new word, the teacher has the class write down the word in their notebooks. Which of the following additional activities is most likely to address the developmental levels of all children?
Provide students with two additional prompts, "_at" and "__one", and have them create sentences in their notebooks with as many words using the additional prompts.
Have students say aloud each new word as they write the word in their notebooks.
Allow each student, one-by-one, to think of as many words using the original prompt. Once one student is finished, allow the next student to repeat the exercise until the whole class has a turn.
Encourage the class to spell the word aloud before writing the word in their journals.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Mr. Daniels has assigned his class a group project and wants to ensure the students understand the project as they complete it. Which of the following would be the best strategy to monitor student understanding during the project?
Walk from group to group while observing the students.
Assign one group member to observe and report on the group members' understanding.
Provide a self-assessment questionnaire for students to complete after the group project is finished.
Observe the students from the front of the class.
- 7. Multiple Choice
A teacher is monitoring her class while the students are involved in a group activity exploring the size of angles in a set of triangles. She moves from group to group, pausing and watching the group dynamics. What the teacher is doing can best be described as:
formal formative assessment.
formal summative assessment.
informal summative assessment.
informal formative assessment.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Texas state law requires that English language learners' education is responsive in the following domains:
cultural and linguistic.
linguistic and academic.
linguistic, affective, and academic.
linguistic, academic, and cultural.
- 9. Multiple Choice
When ELL students hear phrases such as, "It's raining cats and dogs outside," or "This is just a drop in the bucket," they may be confused, as they probably need to have specific instruction in:
segmentation.
phonetic strategies.
scaffolding.
semantics.
- 10. Multiple Choice
A sixth-grade teacher reads a book to her students with the vocabulary word "amino acid." Which tier does this vocabulary word fit into?
tier one
tier two
tier three
tier four
- 11. Multiple Choice
A student's understanding of values, ethics and relationships is greatly influenced by their culture and society. This is important to remember in working with English Language Learners because:
their native culture might place different emphasis on values, ethics, and relationships than the American culture.
their ability to grasp basic mathematical concepts might be complicated by cultural influences.
family relationships might have different priorities than the American culture.
ELL learning styles will be vastly different due to differences in cultural backgrounds.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Moore is a principal who is scheduled to meet with an English language learner and his parents after school. She asked the Spanish teacher to sit in on the meeting to serve as a translator between the principal and the parents. Which of the following is the greatest benefit to using the first language of the parents in the meeting?
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity
Establish safeguards to prevent a lawsuit or legal action
Allow the Spanish teacher to build a relationship with the parents
Increase family involvement in their child's academic learning
- 13. Multiple Choice
Mr. Blaschke wants to develop his students' fluency while reading. Which activity would best help him achieve this goal?
Create a word wall to introduce students to new terms they may encounter in their reading.
Reviewing phonics and frequent morpheme pronunciations.
Read short excerpts of poetry, demonstrating how to pause and add proper inflection.
Have students read unknown excerpts in front of the class.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence below and answer the question:
Sara has never been to Asia, but she has been to Africa.
The sentence is an example of which of the following?
compound sentence
compound-complex sentence
simple sentence
complex sentence
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the primary reason that teachers administer formative assessments?
comparing student performance to that of same-aged peers across the country
assessing student performance at the end of a chapter of study
determining current knowledge before beginning a unit of study
identifying mastered skills and skills in need of further development
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the greatest educational benefit of using collaborative learning groups and active learning activities in the classroom?
These methods save paper and prevent the teacher from printing worksheets and notes.
These methods are easier and more exciting to teach.
These methods allow students to socialize and minimize disruptions during class.
These methods address a variety of learning styles and allow students to take ownership of their learning.
- 17. Multiple Choice
The English language learners' test scores are part of the accountability for school performance under:
the state of Texas.
the federal government's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Both state and federal government laws.
neither system.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which part of speech is the underlined word an example of?
Bull sharks swim in both fresh and saltwater.
noun
preposition
adjective
verb
- 19. Multiple Choice
A third-grade classroom includes several students who are English Language Learners (ELLs). The students are reading a novel, and the teacher has introduced a list of vocabulary words on a bulletin board. The ELL students are not currently reading on grade level. Which of the following strategies could help them to learn the vocabulary words?
Select all answers that apply.
pair the vocabulary word with a picture and simple definition
allow the students to listen to snippets of an audio version of the novel
have students read an abridged version of the novel in their native language(s)
provide translated versions of the vocabulary words
- 20. Multiple Choice
Mr. James is a member of his school's Language Proficiency Assessment Committee. As a member of the committee, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of Mr. James?
identifying possible ELL students.
contacting the parents of ELL students regarding their child's diagnosis and classroom assignments.
tutoring ELL students.
assessing the progress of an ELL student.
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements about phonemic awareness is most accurate?
Children cannot properly develop oral language skills without developing phonemic awareness.
Students develop phonemic awareness in a standard sequence, applicable to all children.
Students do not fully master phonemic awareness until middle school.
Phonemic awareness is an early predictor of reading success.
- 22. Multiple Choice
Read the sentence below and answer the question:
Her favorite food is pizza.
The sentence is an example of which type of sentence?
exclamatory
interrogative
imperative
declarative
- 23. Multiple Choice
Mr. Ivin's algebra class is learning the pythagorean theorem. He has two students that are auditory learners and are struggling with the concept. What activity would best help them learn the theorem?
Create a mnemonic device with motions so students "act out" the theorem.
Have students draw triangles and assign number values to the sides that fit with the theorem.
Assign an essay over the development of the theorem.
Teach the class a short song that has the key components of the pythagorean theorem.
- 24. Multiple Choice
Mr. Martin's sixth-grade class includes some emergent readers who are new to the country. He reads to them a story with many pictures, stopping frequently to discuss what is happening. In which way could this activity best increase the reading comprehension development of these emergent readers?
enhance their skills in segmentation
help students identify story elements and vocabulary
help students understand conventional spelling
increase their understanding of expository text
- 25. Multiple Choice
Carl is a hardworking, respectful tenth grader until his teacher notices his grades are slipping, that he is having trouble concentrating during class, and that he is easily agitated by other students. Out of concern, the teacher asks Carl to stay after class to discuss his slipping performance. He confides in the teacher that he has been working two part-time jobs because his mother was recently laid-off, and he knows the stress is hurting his academic performance. Of the following principles, which of these is best illustrated in the example?
The motivation for students to perform in school is hindered by a part-time job and distractions.
Teachers should be aware of a student's circumstances outside of school that could adversely affect learning.
School can be an escape from a student's problems and instruction needs to be adapted to best meet the needs of the student.
Teachers and parents should share information to help meet the academic and non-academic needs of the student.
- 26. Multiple Choice
Johnny is a new student in Mrs. Clark's class. She notices that he is struggling to complete his assignments. After assessing his oral language skills, she places Johnny in the "beginning" WIDA stage of language proficiency. Which activity could she ask Johnny to complete and expect him to do with success?
Write sentences with varying grammatical complexity.
Use technical language while speaking.
Follow 3-step directions.
Draw a picture to answer questions.
- 27. Multiple Choice
As a social studies teacher, one activity Mr. Howell asks of his English language learner students is they write a familiar historical event in their native language, translate what they wrote to English, and then read the English description aloud. The greatest benefit of this activity for the student is that:
they increase their ability to translate their native language to English.
they are able to practice reading English aloud.
they become more familiar with important historical events.
they can control the pace of their learning to suit their needs.
- 28. Multiple Choice
The greatest benefit to creating a multicultural and multilingual classroom environment is to:
allow each student to learn about the differences of each culture.
create a classroom environment that promotes respect for different cultures.
allow each student to understand the benefits of each culture.
creates a classroom environment that adopts aspects from various cultures.
- 29. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Turner is aware that the family and cultural backgrounds of her middle school students are very diverse and are often different from her own cultural background. She wants to create a positive, supportive classroom for all of her students. She also wants to promote her belief that all students and their respective home cultures are respected, even though her students' backgrounds are very different than her own.
Which of the following beliefs would help her to accept and respect her students' home cultures?
Select all answers that apply.
Low-income students are not able to learn as much as high-income students.
Children accept the cultures from their own homes, even if it is not the mainstream culture.
Despite the differences, all students in the classroom have a rich culture and background.
All students are self-conscious and need encouragement, regardless of their background or socioeconomic status.
- 30. Multiple Choice
When ELL students have access to books that reflect their home culture this can be helpful because:
Select all answers that apply.
assimilation is promoted.
they can connect to prior experiences from home.
they see familiar information and that helps them to be at ease for learning.
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct definition of scaffolding?
breaking words into small parts to sound it out
building on skills that a student already has
hearing the different sounds of human speech
understanding rules that govern the construction of words into phrases or sentences
- 32. Multiple Choice
Mrs. Ling, a sixth-grade English teacher, is introducing an instructional assignment to promote her students' writing skills. Before she provides the writing assignment, she asks each student to think of a person they view as a role model and then list five characteristics they like about their role model. Once each student has completed the activity, she instructs her students to construct a three-paragraph essay about what makes a good role model. Which of the following is the most beneficial reason for the teacher to ask each student to list five characteristics of their role model?
It allows the teacher to identify a foundation to help the students begin their writing activity.
It allows each student to write about something they want to write about.
It promotes students' creativity outside the structure of a classroom activity.
It stimulates the students' creativity and gives them a beginning outline for their essay.
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which of the following skills is not part of phonological awareness?
letter awareness
rhyme awareness
syllable awareness
sound awareness
- 34. Multiple Choice
Johnny has documented learning disabilities and he receives special education and related services in the regular classroom. His teacher, Ms. Spencer, has been following the accommodations and modifications noted in Johnny's IEP, but she is concerned that the accommodations and modifications of Johnny's IEP are not appropriate for him. The annual meeting of the ARD Committee is not scheduled for another three months; however, in consideration of Ms. Spencer's concerns about what she considers inappropriate accommodations and modifications, she should:
use her professional judgment to alter the requirements of the IEP to match the needs of the student more closely.
continue to use the accommodations and modifications noted in the IEP but wait to voice her concerns until the scheduled ARD Committee meeting at the end of the year.
continue to use the accommodations and modifications required by the IEP but also request for the ARD Committee to meet before the scheduled annual meeting. Then, the committee will have the opportunity to reevaluate Johnny's IEP.
advise the child's parents of Johnny's inappropriate accommodations and modifications.
- 35. Multiple Choice
A mathematics teacher gives her class a two-question clicker quiz at the end of each class period and tabulates their answers according to their mathematical understanding, misconceptions, and error patterns. If her goal is improvement in her students' mathematical proficiency, her best use of the data would be to use it to:
develop instruction that connects mathematical concepts and procedures.
create a display highlighting mathematical vocabulary for English-language learners.
teach students to model and solve problems in other disciplines.
inform upcoming instructional strategies.
- 36. Multiple Choice
On the first day of class, Mrs. Patterson wants to ensure she creates the best classroom environment for her fourth-grade students. One of the first things she should convey to the students is:
the importance of letting their parents know the scope and sequence of the upcoming school year via a letter sent home with them, as well as the best means of communication to reach Mrs. Patterson.
her background in education and the credentials and qualifications she holds as an educator.
that her classroom is an open environment where students are free to pursue their academic interests.
the classroom rules and procedures, letting them know she expects each student to follow the rules.
- 37. Multiple Choice
A first-grade teacher designed a word wheel where only the beginning letter of the word changes when students spin the wheel. This activity best assesses which of the following?
contextual analysis
suffixes
directionality
initial blends
- 38. Multiple Choice
A teacher is perplexed by a recurring syllable appearing within words that the ELL student has included in his composition. The student explains that in his language there are ways to express affect by adding in this syllable. This is an example of:
syntax.
language interference.
cognates.
semantic drift.
- 39. Multiple Choice
Mr. Barrios is teaching a unit on multiplication to his fifth-grade class. On the very first day he gives an exit slip with the following problem on it:
123.456 x 789 = _______
Every single student gets the question correct. How should he adjust his teaching?
Teach more advanced multiplication content to challenge his students.
Continue with his unit as planned, his students are clearly understanding the material.
Reteach the lesson because students are failing to understand the material.
Give more difficult exit slips.
- 40. Multiple Choice
While working one-on-one with a student, the teacher administers a nonsense word test. Which of the following skills is the teacher most likely trying to assess?
fluency
word analysis
comprehension
spelling
- 41. Multiple Choice
Mr. Martin is planning an instructional unit and wants to adjust the lesson to meet the needs of the English Language Learners (ELL) in his class. Each student has a varying level of English proficiency. What is the best strategy to adjust the instructional unit to meet the student's needs?
Send the ELL students to the resource room for supplemental instruction during presentations.
Allow the ELL students to work together during group activities to promote English proficiency.
Make dictionaries accessible to the students and allow for additional time to complete the assignments while other students can work independently.
Adjust the content to make the presentation and homework assignments simpler to accommodate varying language proficiencies.
- 42. Multiple Choice
A sixth-grade teacher had decided to use literature circles with her class to work through a new fiction text they're reading. She will provide the groups with guided questions and discussion ideas to complete during and after their reading sections.
Which question stem would encourage students to relate their own lives to the reading?
The main character did _____ because ______ happened first.
The word "_____" means ______. I know because in the text it says, "_____."
Because the character said _____, I believe s/he will _____.
When ____ said _____, it reminded me of when I _____.
- 43. Multiple Choice
A third-grade teacher reads a fictional story to the class and bases activities on one character of the story. The teacher assigns the same story to be read that night with parents/guardians and provides questions based on another character. Which of the following would this lesson best promote?
reading for a purpose and fluency
reading of expository text and word recognition skills
text organizing and vocabulary
phonetic skills and automaticity
- 44. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are appropriate ways for a teacher to encourage home involvement in promoting word analysis skills?
Select all answers that apply.
assigning students to write about their families
hosting a parent night at which the teacher shares ways to improve phonological awareness
weekly communication through email with information about the week's literacy focus in class
asking students how often their parents read to them
- 45. Multiple Choice
A first-grade teacher tells her students to pick out a book from the library specifically to be taken home with instructions to ask a parent or older sibling to read it aloud to them. After reading, the student and their parent or sibling will discuss a few questions asking them to identify the main problem and determine if and how it was resolved. Which of the following would this homework assignment promote?
Select all answers that apply.
plot analysis
metacognitive skills
character analysis
fluency development
- 46. Multiple Choice
Ms. Johnson has implemented small, homogeneous, intervention groups in her class to provide instruction to students who have similar needs. This allows Ms. Johnson to invite individual students to join the group to work on a specific set of skills. Which of the following would be the best use of these intervention groups by Ms. Johnson?
to provide instruction to a minority of students who have not demonstrated mastery of a specific content objective
to assess a specific group's content knowledge
to assess the content mastery of the high-achieving students to ensure the instructional units do not progress faster than the students' capacity
to provide instruction to a minority of students who exhibit a noticeable lack of interest during instruction
- 47. Multiple Choice
English Language Learners benefit most from comprehensive reading instruction rather than learning aspects of reading in isolation. Which of the following is an example of comprehensive instruction?
a vocabulary worksheet
direct instruction by the teacher
an instructional video over an instructional activity
continuing a reading lesson with a writing activity
- 48. Multiple Choice
A third-grade teacher reads the following passage from a story:
"As Jimmy was brushing his teeth before going to bed, he heard a terrible roar come from the garage. Jimmy didn't know what could be making that terrible noise, but he left a light on in the closet while he slept that night."
The teacher then asks students questions about their thoughts on the events of the passage and what might be happening. Which of the following would this activity best promote?
fact and opinion
mapping
predicting
schema development
- 49. Multiple Choice
A tenth-grade English teacher wants her class to use a wide variety of resources and technology in their end-of-year project. She asks each student to use three online sources and two written sources and incorporate a multimedia presentation to show the class. After class, four students who have limited opportunities and technological resources outside of school approach her and express their concern that they may not be able to fulfill all the project requirements because of their limited means. The teacher can best respond and meet the needs of the students using which of the following strategies?
Design the project so each activity can be completed using only the school library and a paper notebook. The teacher can give an opportunity for extra credit for the use of outside resources and technology.
Place the four students into a group and allow them to have more class time with the school resources than the other groups.
Place students into small groups that consist of students of varying means and abilities while also structuring class time so all students have equal access to the school's equipment. It will be important to let each student know the after-school hours available to access the school resources.
Give each student a clear set of written instructions for the project so they can reference the expectations throughout the activity.
- 50. Multiple Choice
The school is supposed to help a student grow in several ways. English language learners learn about subject matter and also learn English. It can be said that two domains that have been addressed are:
cognitive and affective.
cognitive and linguistic.
linguistic and affective.
none of the above.
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