GLA Student Learning and Development

Question 1

According to Blooms Taxonomy, which level of thinking represents the highest cognitive complexity?

Accepted Answer

Creating

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Remembering

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Understanding

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Applying

Question 2

What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?

Accepted Answer

The gap between what a learner can do alone and with guidance

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The physical space around a students desk

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The time zone of the school district

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The grade level where students are placed

Question 3

What is formative assessment?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing evaluation used to monitor student learning and guide instruction

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A final exam given at the end of a course

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A standardized test required by the state

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Assessment used only for grading purposes

Question 4

How do multiple intelligences theory impact teaching practice?

Accepted Answer

Teachers should provide varied learning activities to reach different strengths

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All students should be tested for their single intelligence type

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Only linguistic and mathematical intelligences matter in school

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Intelligence cannot be addressed through teaching methods

Question 5

What is scaffolding in education?

Accepted Answer

Providing temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain competence

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Building physical structures for classroom displays

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Permanent assistance for struggling students

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A seating arrangement strategy

Question 6

Why is metacognition important for student learning?

Accepted Answer

It helps students understand and regulate their own thinking and learning processes

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It is only relevant for gifted students

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It replaces the need for teacher instruction

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It is the same as memorization