ATSW Communication Skills 3

Question 1

Which listening strategy should a teacher model when a student shares a personal concern?

Accepted Answer

Make eye contact, nod, and paraphrase what the student said

Answer

Active listening behaviors such as eye contact, nodding, and paraphrasing show students they are heard and valued.

Question 2

When presenting new material, varying tone and pace of speech primarily helps to:

Accepted Answer

Maintain student attention and emphasize key points

Answer

Vocal variety signals importance and sustains engagement by preventing monotony during instruction.

Question 3

A student with limited English proficiency does not understand an assignment. What is the BEST communication strategy?

Accepted Answer

Provide written instructions with visuals and check for understanding in steps

Answer

Multimodal supports—written instructions plus visuals—scaffold comprehension for English language learners.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a closed question in a classroom setting?

Accepted Answer

What is the capital of France?

Answer

Closed questions have one correct answer, while open questions invite analysis and elaboration.

Question 5

A teacher wants to communicate high expectations to all students. Which approach is MOST effective?

Accepted Answer

Use the same challenging prompts for every student with appropriate scaffolding

Answer

High expectations communicated consistently through challenging but supported tasks promote equity and growth.

(ATSW) Assessment of Teaching Skills Written Practice Test