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Praxis PLT K-6 (ETS Based Questions and Answers) Latest Version Already Passed
What is the term for the knowledge a student already possesses before learning new content?✔✔ Prior knowledge
What type of assessment is used to monitor student learning during instruction?✔✔ Formative assessment
Which theorist is associated with the stages of cognitive development?✔✔ Jean Piaget
What is the best instructional approach for students in Piaget’s concrete operational stage?✔✔ Hands-on learning with real-world examples
What does Vygotsky’s concept of the Zone of Proximal Development describe?✔✔ The gap between what a student can do alone and what they can do with support
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What role does scaffolding play in instruction?✔✔ It provides temporary support to help a learner achieve a task
According to Erikson, what is the primary psychosocial task of elementary-aged children?✔✔ Industry vs. inferiority
What is a key feature of differentiated instruction?✔✔ Tailoring content, process, or product based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile
What is an example of an intrinsic motivator for students?✔✔ Curiosity or enjoyment of the task itself
What is the term for allowing students to take control of their own learning decisions?✔✔ Student autonomy
What kind of learning occurs when students observe and imitate others?✔✔ Observational learning 2 / 4
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Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interaction in learning?✔✔ Lev Vygotsky
What instructional strategy involves students working together to achieve a shared learning goal?✔✔ Cooperative learning
What is the purpose of a summative assessment?✔✔ To evaluate student learning at the end of an instructional period
What is a benefit of using open-ended questions in classroom discussion?✔✔ Encourages critical thinking and elaboration
What is a portfolio assessment used to show?✔✔ Student growth and progress over time
What is the main purpose of using rubrics in assessment?✔✔ To provide clear expectations and consistent evaluation 3 / 4
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What is a learning objective?✔✔ A clear statement of what students should know or be able to do
What should a teacher do first when a student consistently struggles with reading comprehension?✔✔ Conduct a diagnostic reading assessment
What is the term for when a student’s background and experiences influence how they learn?✔✔ Cultural responsiveness
What instructional strategy involves activating student thinking before, during, and after reading?✔✔ Reading comprehension strategies
What is a benefit of using wait time after asking a question in class?✔✔ It increases the quality and length of student responses
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