Illinois Licensure Testing System Elementary Education 3

Question 1

A student writes 'becuz' instead of 'because.' This error MOST likely reflects a weakness in which literacy skill?

Accepted Answer

Phonics and spelling patterns

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Phonemic awareness

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Reading fluency

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Vocabulary breadth

Question 2

Which type of question requires elementary students to use higher-order thinking according to Bloom's Taxonomy?

Accepted Answer

How would the story change if the setting were different?

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Who is the main character?

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What happened first in the story?

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What is the definition of 'determined'?

Question 3

What is the primary instructional goal of a writing workshop model in elementary school?

Accepted Answer

Developing independent, authentic writing through mini-lessons, practice, and conferring

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Teaching grammar rules in isolation

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Completing standardized test essays

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Copying teacher-modeled paragraphs

Question 4

In the context of Illinois elementary science, what does the term 'phenomenon-based learning' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using a real-world observable event to drive student inquiry and learning

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Memorizing scientific facts

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Watching teacher demonstrations without student interaction

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Reading science textbooks aloud

Question 5

Which assessment type provides a broad overview of student achievement relative to a national norm group?

Accepted Answer

Norm-referenced test

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Criterion-referenced test

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Portfolio assessment

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Performance-based assessment

Question 6

How should an Illinois elementary teacher respond when a student's IEP specifies extended time on assessments?

Accepted Answer

Implement it on all applicable assessments as written in the IEP

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Implement it only on state tests

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Seek parent permission each time before granting it

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Grant it only if the teacher agrees it is needed