Illinois Licensure Testing System Elementary Education 2

Question 1

According to Illinois standards, what is the primary purpose of formative assessment in elementary classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Informing and adjusting ongoing instruction

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Assigning final grades

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Ranking students by performance

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Reporting progress to the state

Question 2

Which text structure signal word indicates a cause-and-effect relationship in elementary reading?

Accepted Answer

As a result

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However

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For example

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In contrast

Question 3

A Grade 2 student counts: '…8, 9, 10, 11.' This demonstrates which number sense concept?

Accepted Answer

Sequential counting on

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Skip counting

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Subitizing

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Decomposition

Question 4

Which Illinois Social Studies standard area focuses on civics and government for elementary students?

Accepted Answer

Standard 14 — Political Systems

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Standard 16 — Economic Systems

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Standard 18 — Global Awareness

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Standard 12 — Physical Systems

Question 5

What does differentiated instruction primarily require a teacher to adjust?

Accepted Answer

Content, process, and/or product based on student readiness, interest, or learning profile

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Only the content taught

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The amount of homework assigned

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The classroom seating arrangement

Question 6

Which document guides curriculum alignment and instructional planning for Illinois elementary teachers?

Accepted Answer

Illinois Learning Standards

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The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) only

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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No Child Left Behind Act