AEPA Professional Teaching Knowledge

Question 1

Which learning theory emphasizes that students construct knowledge through active experience and interaction with their environment?

Accepted Answer

Constructivism

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Behaviorism

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Cognitivism

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Maturationism

Question 2

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) as defined by Vygotsky?

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a student can do alone and what they can do with guidance

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The range of tasks a student can do independently

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The level at which a student has mastered content

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The distance between two desks in a classroom

Question 3

Which classroom management approach focuses on building positive relationships and using proactive strategies to prevent misbehavior?

Accepted Answer

Positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS)

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Reactive management

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Assertive discipline only

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Punishment-based management

Question 4

Which assessment term refers to the consistency of a test — whether it produces similar results across repeated administrations?

Accepted Answer

Reliability

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Validity

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Authenticity

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Alignment

Question 5

A teacher groups students by similar readiness levels to target instruction. Which differentiation strategy is this?

Accepted Answer

Flexible grouping by readiness

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Interest-based grouping

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Cooperative learning groups

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Random grouping

Question 6

Which professional responsibility requires Arizona teachers to report suspected child abuse or neglect?

Accepted Answer

Mandated reporting under Arizona law (ARS § 13-3620)

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Optional reporting based on teacher judgment

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Reporting only after consulting administration

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Reporting only confirmed cases