Professional Readiness Flashcards

Which of the following is the best strategy for inferring the meaning of an unfamiliar word in a reading passage?

Answer: Using context clues from surrounding sentences to determine meaning

Context clues — the words and ideas surrounding an unfamiliar term — are the most reliable strategy for inferring meaning during a test.

In the PRE writing test, what does 'coherence' in an essay refer to?

Answer: The logical flow and clear connection of ideas throughout the essay

Coherence means ideas are logically organized and clearly connected so the reader can follow the argument from beginning to end.

What does a teacher's 'duty of care' toward students legally require?

Answer: Taking reasonable precautions to protect students from foreseeable harm

Duty of care requires teachers to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to students in their charge.

Which of the following best describes 'formative assessment'?

Answer: Ongoing assessments used during instruction to monitor and guide student learning

Formative assessments are informal, ongoing checks for understanding used during instruction to adjust teaching in real time.

Which of the following describes a 'growth mindset' as applied in an educational setting?

Answer: The understanding that abilities can be developed through effort and learning

A growth mindset, coined by Carol Dweck, is the belief that intelligence and talent can be developed through dedication and hard work.

A teacher candidate reads a long passage on the PRE and is asked to evaluate the author's argument. Which skill is primarily assessed?

Answer: Critical reading and analysis of text

Evaluating an argument requires critical reading — assessing the quality of evidence, logic, and reasoning the author uses.