ATSW Instructional Planning & Delivery Strategies 2

Question 1

A teacher wants to activate students' prior knowledge before introducing a new unit on ecosystems. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a KWL chart activity to surface what students already know

Answer

A KWL (Know-Want to Know-Learned) chart activates prior knowledge and sets a purpose for learning before instruction begins.

Question 2

When planning a lesson that addresses multiple learning modalities, a teacher should include activities that appeal to:

Accepted Answer

Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways to maximize engagement

Answer

Effective instructional planning incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to address diverse learner needs.

Question 3

A teacher divides students into small groups to investigate different aspects of the American Revolution, then has groups share findings with the class. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Jigsaw cooperative learning

Answer

The jigsaw strategy has groups become 'experts' on subtopics and teach that content to their peers.

Question 4

Which type of objective best guides lesson planning by specifying what students will be able to DO at the end of instruction?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral (performance) objective with observable, measurable outcomes

Answer

Behavioral objectives specify observable and measurable student actions, making them the clearest guide for lesson planning and assessment.

Question 5

A teacher notices that a planned activity is taking much longer than anticipated and students are losing focus. The BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Adjust pacing by modifying or truncating the activity to maintain engagement

Answer

Responsive teachers adjust pacing in real time to maintain student engagement while still working toward the lesson objective.

(ATSW) Assessment of Teaching Skills Written Practice Test

(ATSW) Assessment of Teaching Skills Written Practice Test

ATSW Instructional Planning & Delivery Strategies 2