GCPS Instructional Planning 2

Question 1

A teacher is designing a unit on fractions and wants to ensure all learning objectives are measurable. Which verb is most appropriate for writing a measurable learning objective?

Accepted Answer

Identify equivalent fractions from a given set

Answer

Measurable objectives use action verbs like 'identify' that describe observable, assessable student behaviors.

Question 2

When planning a lesson using the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework, what is the FIRST stage a teacher should complete?

Accepted Answer

Identify desired results and learning goals

Answer

UbD's backward design begins with Stage 1: identifying desired results before planning assessments or instruction.

Question 3

A GCPS teacher plans to differentiate instruction for a student with an IEP. Which planning consideration is MOST legally critical?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring IEP accommodations are reflected in lesson plans

Answer

IDEA requires that teachers implement IEP accommodations and modifications, which must be incorporated into lesson planning.

Question 4

A teacher wants students to analyze primary sources about the Civil Rights Movement. According to Bloom's Taxonomy, this task primarily targets which level?

Accepted Answer

Analyze

Answer

Analyzing primary sources requires students to break down information and examine its components, which corresponds to the 'Analyze' level of Bloom's Taxonomy.

Question 5

Which strategy best supports long-term retention when planning a unit sequence?

Accepted Answer

Spiraling content by revisiting concepts in increasing complexity across the unit

Answer

Spiraling instruction revisits key concepts at increasing levels of complexity, which research supports as more effective for long-term retention than single exposure.

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

GCPS Instructional Planning 2