FED Learning Theories and Instructional Approaches 3

Question 1

Which type of assessment is ongoing, embedded in instruction, and used to adjust teaching in real time?

Accepted Answer

Formative assessment

Answer

Formative assessment occurs during instruction (exit tickets, quizzes, observations) and provides feedback that teachers use to adjust their teaching before a unit ends.

Question 2

Authentic assessment differs from traditional testing primarily because it requires students to:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrate knowledge through real-world tasks and performance

Answer

Authentic assessment asks students to apply knowledge in meaningful, real-world contexts (portfolios, projects, presentations) rather than isolated recall tasks.

Question 3

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that calls for:

Accepted Answer

Providing multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement to meet diverse learner needs

Answer

UDL, developed by CAST, proactively designs flexible learning experiences that remove barriers for ALL learners by offering multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement.

Question 4

Cooperative learning structures, such as Think-Pair-Share or Jigsaw, are designed primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Promote positive interdependence and individual accountability within peer collaboration

Answer

Effective cooperative learning structures ensure each student is individually accountable while also depending on peers, promoting both social skills and deeper content understanding.

Question 5

Metacognition in education refers to a student's ability to:

Accepted Answer

Think about and monitor one's own thinking and learning processes

Answer

Metacognition — 'thinking about thinking' — involves learners planning, monitoring, and evaluating their own understanding, and is strongly linked to academic achievement.

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED - Foundations of Education Practice Test

FED Learning Theories and Instructional Approaches 3