FTCE Professional Education 4

Question 1

A teacher is concerned that a student may have an undiagnosed learning disability. What is the APPROPRIATE first step?

Accepted Answer

Implement and document research-based interventions through the MTSS/RTI process

Answer

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) requires documented evidence of research-based interventions before a referral for special education evaluation.

Question 2

Which type of parent-teacher communication is MOST effective for building ongoing, trusting relationships according to best practice?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining regular, two-way communication through multiple channels

Answer

Research supports regular, proactive, and bidirectional communication as the most effective strategy for engaging families and building trust.

Question 3

A teacher uses wait time of at least 3 seconds after posing a question. The MAIN benefit of this strategy is:

Accepted Answer

Increasing the quality and length of student responses

Answer

Research by Mary Budd Rowe shows that increasing wait time to 3–5 seconds leads to longer, more complex student responses and higher-order thinking.

Question 4

In Florida, the primary law governing student promotion and retention decisions in grades 3-10 is linked to:

Accepted Answer

Florida's student progression plan requirements under F.S. 1008.25

Answer

F.S. 1008.25 requires each district to have a student progression plan and sets standards for promotion, including reading requirements for third grade.

Question 5

A cooperative learning structure where each student is responsible for teaching a portion of the content to peers is called:

Accepted Answer

Jigsaw

Answer

The Jigsaw technique assigns students to become 'experts' on one piece of content and then teach it to their home group, promoting interdependence.

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FTCE Professional Education 4