GED Adult Literacy & Basic Skills Instruction 5

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of metacognitive strategy instruction for adult readers?

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Teaching learners to self-monitor comprehension and re-read when confused

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Drilling vocabulary definitions using flashcards

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Assigning timed reading tests to build speed

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Having learners highlight every unknown word in a passage

Question 2

A GED instructor is helping adult learners understand informational texts. Which text feature should be explicitly taught to improve navigation of these texts?

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Headings, subheadings, captions, and sidebars

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Rhyme scheme and meter

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Protagonist and antagonist identification

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Alliteration and assonance

Question 3

Which of the following adult learner behaviors is most consistent with a learning disability rather than a lack of prior education?

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Consistent reversal of letters and numbers despite repeated instruction over time

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Difficulty with academic vocabulary due to limited schooling

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Slow reading rate caused by infrequent reading practice

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Gaps in background knowledge about specific content areas

Question 4

In adult basic education, the 'Matthew Effect' refers to:

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The phenomenon where stronger readers read more and improve faster while weak readers fall further behind

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The tendency for adult learners to learn best in morning sessions

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A federally mandated benchmark for GED readiness

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The principle that adult learners retain 80% of what they teach others

Question 5

A GED instructor is teaching adults to write in response to source texts. Which skill is most directly assessed by this type of writing task?

Accepted Answer

Ability to synthesize, analyze, and cite evidence from texts

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Handwriting legibility and spelling accuracy

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Memorization of grammar rules in isolation

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Personal narrative storytelling from life experience

Question 6

Which instructional model is most aligned with andragogy, the theory of adult learning?

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Problem-centered learning connected to the learner's real-life goals and experiences

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Teacher-centered lecture with passive student note-taking

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Strict curriculum sequencing with no learner input on topics

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Rote memorization drills administered daily

Question 7

When a GED instructor uses 'think-alouds' during a reading lesson, the primary purpose is to:

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Model the internal thought processes skilled readers use while reading

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Entertain students with a dramatic reading of the text

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Assess whether students are paying attention

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Reduce the amount of independent reading students must do