MAT Action Research & Reflective Teaching Practices 2

Question 1

A teacher notices students struggle with fractions and decides to try visual models for three weeks, then analyze test scores. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Action research

Answer

Action research involves teachers systematically investigating a classroom problem and implementing a targeted intervention to improve practice.

Question 2

Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for capturing the nuanced reasoning behind student misconceptions?

Accepted Answer

Think-aloud protocols

Answer

Think-aloud protocols reveal students' cognitive processes in real time, making them ideal for uncovering misconceptions.

Question 3

In reflective teaching, the term 'critical reflection' most specifically refers to:

Accepted Answer

Examining teaching through the lens of equity, power, and social justice

Answer

Critical reflection goes beyond self-evaluation to interrogate how broader social and institutional forces shape teaching and learning.

Question 4

A teacher wants to ensure her action research findings are trustworthy. She shares drafts with colleagues and asks if interpretations make sense to them. This strategy is called:

Accepted Answer

Peer debriefing

Answer

Peer debriefing involves an external colleague reviewing data and interpretations to challenge assumptions and improve credibility.

Question 5

Which phase of the action research cycle directly follows data analysis?

Accepted Answer

Implementing the action plan

Answer

After analyzing data, the action researcher uses insights to design and implement a revised or new action plan to address the identified problem.

MAT Practice Test

MAT Practice Test

MAT Action Research & Reflective Teaching Practices 2