AECTP Teaching Foundations & Pedagogy 5

Question 1

Which term describes a teaching method where students learn primarily by being told information directly by the teacher?

Accepted Answer

Direct instruction

Answer

Direct instruction is an explicit, teacher-centered approach where the instructor delivers content clearly and systematically to students.

Question 2

A teacher uses rubrics to score student essays. This assessment tool MOST supports which assessment purpose?

Accepted Answer

Consistent and transparent evaluation of complex work

Answer

Rubrics provide explicit criteria that make scoring consistent, transparent, and understandable for both teachers and students.

Question 3

A teacher notices a student's disruptive behavior escalates before lunch every day. The BEST initial response is to:

Accepted Answer

Investigate whether a physiological need such as hunger may be contributing

Answer

Recognizing patterns in behavior and considering underlying needs (such as hunger) reflects a whole-child perspective before applying disciplinary measures.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of student-centered instruction?

Accepted Answer

Students have choice, voice, and active roles in their learning

Answer

Student-centered instruction prioritizes learner agency, choice, and active participation rather than passive reception of teacher-delivered content.

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes criterion-referenced assessment?

Accepted Answer

Measuring a student's performance against a defined set of standards or criteria

Answer

Criterion-referenced assessments measure what a student knows or can do relative to predetermined standards, not relative to other students.

(AECTP) Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program Practice Test

(AECTP) Alabama Educator Certification Testing Program Practice Test

AECTP Teaching Foundations & Pedagogy 5