Elementary Education Flashcards

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

Answer: Informing and adjusting ongoing instruction

Formative assessment is used by teachers to monitor learning and make instructional adjustments in real time.

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

Answer: As a result

'As a result' signals that one event caused another, indicating a cause-and-effect text structure.

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

Answer: Sequential counting on

Counting on from a given number (rather than starting from 1) is a foundational number sense strategy called sequential counting on.

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

Answer: Standard 14 — Political Systems

Illinois Social Studies Standard 14 addresses political systems, including civics and government concepts taught at the elementary level.

What does differentiated instruction primarily require a teacher to adjust?

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

Differentiated instruction involves varying content, process, and/or product to meet diverse learner needs based on readiness, interest, or learning profile.

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

Answer: Illinois Learning Standards

The Illinois Learning Standards provide the content benchmarks that guide curriculum, instruction, and assessment for all grade levels.