Question 1

Three of the following teaching strategies should help students benefit from a discovery-learning situation.Which strategy is least likely to be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Option A is least likely to be helpful because it lacks structure and guidance, which are crucial for effective discovery learning. Students might not know what to look for or how to make meaningful observations without some direction.

Question 2

Three of the following are strategies that good readers use to enhance their comprehension.Which one is not a strategy that good readers commonly use?

Accepted Answer

Good readers do not typically read through material rapidly, as this can actually hinder comprehension. Instead, they read carefully and deliberately, taking the time to fully process and understand the text.

Question 3

Class discussions can serve several useful purposes.For which one of the following purposes is a class discussion least likely to be helpful?

Accepted Answer

Class discussions are not an effective means of facilitating memorization, which is better served by practice, repetition, and rote learning strategies. The other options all involve higher-order thinking skills, critical analysis, and problem-solving, making them more amenable to productive class discussions.

Question 4

Only one of the following statements about discovery-learning and inquiry-learning activities is accurate.Which one is true?

Accepted Answer

While discovery-learning and inquiry-learning activities can be effective teaching methods, they also have the potential to lead to misunderstandings or incorrect understandings about the subject matter. This is because students are often left to their own devices, without the guidance of an expert or teacher, and may come to false conclusions or incomplete understandings of the topic at hand.

Question 5

Which one of the following most accurately describes a base group in cooperative learning?

Accepted Answer

A base group in cooperative learning is a small, ongoing group of students who provide academic and emotional support to one another. They work together to achieve common goals and improve their individual learning outcomes. Option C best describes this type of group as it emphasizes ongoing academic support for its members. Option A describes a project group, Option B describes a mentoring group, and Option D describes a prerequisite group.

Question 6

Which one of the following uses of a computer in instruction is most similar to an authentic activity?

Accepted Answer

A computer simulation that allows students to conduct an experiment is the most similar to an authentic activity because it allows the students to engage in hands-on problem-solving and decision-making, which closely mimics real-world situations. The other options involve basic skill-drills or rote memorization, which are less authentic in terms of real-world problem-solving.

Question 7

Three of the teachers below are using strategies consistent with the textbook's recommendations for holding class discussions.Which teacher is using a strategy that is not consistent with the textbook's recommendations?

Accepted Answer

The textbook recommends that teachers encourage all students to participate in class discussions, including shy students. Encouraging them to remain silent goes against this recommendation.

Question 8

Three of the following strategies are recommended for conducting class discussions.Which one is not recommended?

Accepted Answer

While it can be beneficial to explore topics that students know little about, it is not recommended to conduct a class discussion solely around a topic that students know nothing about. This can lead to confusion and disengagement from the discussion. It is important to choose a topic that is relevant and interesting to the students and that they have at least some prior knowledge or experience with.

Question 9

Which one of the following teachers is using reciprocal teaching?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal teaching is a teaching method where students take turns leading discussions about a text. In option B, Mr. Bromley is giving each student a chance to ask questions and discuss the text with their classmates, which is an example of reciprocal teaching. The other options involve different teaching methods like cooperative learning, peer tutoring, and metacognitive strategy instruction.

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is most accurate about the value of homework in the elementary grades?

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that homework in the elementary grades has little effect on students' academic achievement. However, it may help students develop self-regulatory skills, such as time-management and self-discipline, which are important for success in school and beyond. Therefore, option C is the most accurate statement. Option A is too definitive and not true for all students. Option B is too narrow as homework can be effective in other ways besides drill and practice. Option D is not supported by research and is a generalization based on gender stereotypes.

Question 11

Which one of the following is the best example of an authentic in-class activity?

Accepted Answer

Designing a bridge using principles of physics requires students to apply their knowledge in a hands-on and practical manner. This activity is likely to engage students and promote deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Question 12

Only one of the teachers below is using a strategy consistent with general recommendations regarding the use of homework.Which one is using a recommended strategy?

Accepted Answer

Giving students the option to do homework if they choose to is consistent with the general recommendation of not overwhelming students with too much homework and allowing them to have some control over their learning. All of the other options either involve assigning too much homework, not giving appropriate guidance, or using homework punitively.

Question 13

Three of the following practices are recommended when assigning in-class activities.Which one is not necessarily recommended?

Accepted Answer

While higher-level thinking skills are important to develop, it is not necessarily recommended to always focus on them in every in-class activity. Different activities may require different levels of thinking and it's important to vary the type of activities and skills being developed.

Question 14

Three of the following are purposes that asking questions in class can serve.Which one is not a typical use of asking questions?

Accepted Answer

Asking questions in class is typically meant to help students engage with, understand, and apply classroom material. It is not meant to decrease cognitive processing. In fact, asking and answering questions in class can actually increase cognitive processing and deep learning.

Question 15

Which one of the following conditions is recommended for effective learning in a discovery-learning activity?

Accepted Answer

Having some prior knowledge about the material being explored can help learners make connections and understand the new information more effectively. Without any prior knowledge, learners may struggle to understand the context and relevance of the new information being presented. A and B are not recommended because they do not provide enough guidance or structure for effective learning. D, having an advance organizer, can also be helpful, but it is not as essential as having prior knowledge.

Question 16

Which one of the following statements probably best explains why reciprocal teaching is so effective?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal teaching allows students to observe how their classmates process information and engage in meaningful dialogue about the content. This helps students develop metacognitive skills and strategies for comprehending and analyzing text.

Question 17

As a teacher, you want to improve your students' ability to learn from their textbooks. Considering research results described in the textbook, which technique should you use?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocal teaching is a technique that has been shown to improve students' ability to learn from their textbooks. This technique involves teaching students to actively engage with the text by summarizing, questioning, clarifying, and predicting. The teacher models these strategies and then gradually releases responsibility to the students. Students work in small groups to apply the strategies and support each other in their learning. Overall, reciprocal teaching has been found to be a highly effective technique for improving reading comprehension and learning from textbooks.

Question 18

Using the guidelines presented in the textbook, choose the topic below that would be most appropriate for a classroom discussion.

Accepted Answer

Interpreting literature is a common topic for classroom discussions and aligns with the language arts curriculum.

Question 19

Mr.Phillips wants his students to develop the ability to separate and control variables in scientific experimentation.Which one of the following instructional methods is most likely to help his students achieve this goal?

Accepted Answer

Scaffolded inquiry-learning activities provide opportunities for students to practice separating and controlling variables in a structured and supportive way. Through this approach, students can gradually build their skills and develop their ability to conduct scientific experiments with greater precision and accuracy. Small-group reciprocal-teaching activities, individualized assignments using computer spreadsheets, and unstructured discovery-learning activities may also be useful instructional methods, but they may not be as effective in promoting the development of this specific skill.

Question 20

The four teachers below are assigning homework to their students.Which teacher is giving an assignment that's inconsistent with general recommendations regarding the appropriate use of homework?

Accepted Answer

This assignment is inconsistent with general recommendations because it is giving a lot of homework in one subject (math) and may not allow for students to have enough time for other activities and subjects. The recommended guideline for homework is that the amount of time spent on homework should be about 10 minutes per grade level, per night. High school students are generally expected to have 2-3 hours of homework per night, but this assignment may exceed that amount.

Quiz 12: Instructional Strategies