ATC Instructional Planning and Differentiated Instruction

Question 1

An ATC teacher is writing a lesson plan for a mixed-ability 8th-grade class. Which component should be established FIRST when planning instruction?

Accepted Answer

Define clear learning objectives aligned to TEKS

Answer

Select engaging activities

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Choose assessment methods

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Arrange the classroom seating

Question 2

Which instructional model is most closely associated with the 'I Do, We Do, You Do' lesson structure used widely in Texas classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Gradual release of responsibility

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Inquiry-based learning

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Cooperative learning

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Direct instruction only

Question 3

A Texas ATC teacher wants to differentiate content for English Language Learners (ELLs) in her science class. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use visual supports, graphic organizers, and bilingual glossaries

Answer

Assign simpler worksheets with fewer questions

Answer

Allow ELLs to skip written assignments

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Seat all ELLs together away from native speakers

Question 4

Under Texas law, a teacher's lesson plans must be aligned to which primary document?

Accepted Answer

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

Answer

The campus improvement plan

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The teacher's personal curriculum guide

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The textbook publisher's scope and sequence

Question 5

Which type of assessment is BEST used by a teacher to adjust instruction during a lesson in real time?

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment

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Summative assessment

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Benchmark assessment

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Standardized assessment

Question 6

An ATC teacher notices that several students finish tasks much earlier than their peers. The BEST differentiated response is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide enrichment tasks that deepen understanding of the same TEKS

Answer

Have early finishers help grade papers

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Allow them to read any book of their choice

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Assign extra homework from the next chapter

Question 7

A new ATC teacher is planning a unit on fractions. To ensure instruction is TEKS-aligned, what should the teacher consult first?

Accepted Answer

The grade-level TEKS for mathematics

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A popular math YouTube channel

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A neighboring state's curriculum guide

Answer

Last year's STAAR released tests only