MTTC Professional Readiness 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Using context clues from surrounding sentences to determine meaning

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Skipping the word and continuing to read

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Looking up every unfamiliar word in a dictionary during the test

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Choosing the answer with the longest definition

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The logical flow and clear connection of ideas throughout the essay

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Using many complex vocabulary words

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Having exactly five paragraphs

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Avoiding personal pronouns

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Taking reasonable precautions to protect students from foreseeable harm

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Providing students with all materials they request

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Preventing all negative student interactions

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Being present in the classroom 24 hours a day

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'formative assessment'?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing assessments used during instruction to monitor and guide student learning

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A final exam given at the end of a unit

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A standardized test mandated by the state

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An assessment of a student's behavior and attitude

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The understanding that abilities can be developed through effort and learning

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The belief that intelligence is fixed and cannot change

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A focus on standardized test preparation only

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A school's policy on student grade promotion

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Critical reading and analysis of text

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Decoding accuracy

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Handwriting and presentation

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Speed reading