CPT Instructional Strategies & Techniques 2

Question 1

A tutor notices a student consistently makes errors when applying a math formula but can recite it correctly. Which strategy best addresses this gap?

Accepted Answer

Use worked examples followed by guided practice

Answer

Worked examples bridge declarative knowledge (reciting) and procedural knowledge (applying) by modeling the process step-by-step before releasing responsibility.

Question 2

Which technique involves breaking a complex skill into smaller sequential steps and teaching each step before combining them?

Accepted Answer

Task analysis

Answer

Task analysis deconstructs a complex skill into discrete sub-skills that can be taught and mastered independently before integration.

Question 3

A student learns best by physically manipulating objects before moving to diagrams and then symbols. This progression reflects which instructional model?

Accepted Answer

CPA (Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract) progression

Answer

The CPA progression moves learners from hands-on concrete materials to pictorial representations and finally to abstract symbolic notation.

Question 4

When a tutor gradually removes support as a student gains competence, this process is called:

Accepted Answer

Fading

Answer

Fading is the systematic reduction of prompts, hints, or assistance as the learner demonstrates increasing independence.

Question 5

Which questioning technique requires students to explain their reasoning process rather than just providing an answer?

Accepted Answer

Socratic questioning

Answer

Socratic questioning prompts students to articulate, examine, and justify their thinking, deepening metacognitive awareness.

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CPT Instructional Strategies & Techniques 2