PECT PREK-4 PRACTICE TEST

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PECT PREK-4 PRACTICE TEST

MODULE 1 EXAM QUESTI ONS

ANSWERED (VERIFIED

SOLUTIONS

Question : Use of a circle graph is best when used to

answer a question about what concept?

• What is the difference between the minimum and

maximum value?

• Is there a change over time?
• What is the relationship between two variables?
• How do all the parts related to the whole?

Correct Answer: D

Question : A kindergarten teacher wants to develop the

concept of set and which items belong in a set. What would be an appropriate activity for her to do?

• Have students use as many words as they can think of

to describe a tree and a set of playground equipment

• Look at two objects and tell how they are similar and

different

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• Give students a set of pattern blocks and have the

students sort the blocks into categories they see fit

• Give students sticks of differing lengths and have them

put them in order from smallest to biggest

Correct Answer: C

Question : A teacher has students cut a square or

rectangle from a piece of paper. She then has students draw a line connecting opposing corners. The class discusses their findings. What is she trying to teach the students about?

• Similarity
• Right triangles
• Parallel lines
• Slope

Correct Answer: B

Question : Second graders are working with groups of

blocks. The students find that with some groups of blocks, they can make two vertical stacks exactly the

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same height. With other groups of blocks, there is one block left over. What concept could be introduced?

• Even and odd numbers
• Common numbers
• Inverse operations
• None of the above

Correct Answer: A

Question : A student is having trouble with single by

double digit addition. Which assessment could best pinpoint the problem?

• Criterion referenced assessment
• Norm referenced assessment
• Performance assessment
• Error analysis

Correct Answer: D

Question : A kindergarten student is completing a

triangle, circle, triangle, circle pattern at a math center.

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This practice is setting the stage for which mathematical concept?

• Algebra
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Probability

Correct Answer: A

Question : A kindergarten teacher shows the class a

picture of two buildings and asks the questions: "Which

building has more windows? Which building has fewer cars outside?" What mathematical skill is the teacher reinforcing?

• Ordering numbers
• Identifying patterns in the real world
• Drawing conclusions from observational data
• None of the above

Correct Answer: C