AEPA Professional Teaching Knowledge 2

Question 1

Which instructional model involves students learning new content at home (often via video) and applying it in class with teacher support?

Accepted Answer

Flipped classroom

Answer

The flipped classroom reverses traditional instruction: students access content independently at home and use class time for application and practice.

Question 2

Which type of knowledge, described by Shulman, combines content expertise with knowledge of how to teach that specific content?

Accepted Answer

Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK)

Answer

PCK (Pedagogical Content Knowledge) is the unique blend of knowing the subject and knowing the best ways to teach it to specific learners.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of using exit tickets at the end of a lesson?

Accepted Answer

To provide a quick formative check of student understanding before leaving class

Answer

Exit tickets give teachers real-time data on student understanding, informing instruction for the next lesson.

Question 4

Which Bloom's Taxonomy level requires students to evaluate and make judgments about the quality or value of information?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate

Answer

Evaluate, near the top of Bloom's Taxonomy, requires students to make judgments using established criteria and standards.

Question 5

Which teaching strategy involves presenting a lesson concept in multiple formats (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to reach diverse learners?

Accepted Answer

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Answer

UDL provides multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to proactively address the needs of all learners.

AEPA - Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments Practice Test

AEPA - Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments Practice Test

AEPA Professional Teaching Knowledge 2