NPC NPC Student Development & Learning Theories 3

Question 1

Which term describes the process by which students connect new information to existing knowledge?

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Assimilation and accommodation

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Rote memorization

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Classical conditioning

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Extinction

Question 2

A student consistently acts out right before math class. A paraprofessional who understands behavior function would first consider:

Accepted Answer

Whether the behavior is escape-motivated to avoid a difficult task

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Increasing homework load

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Reporting the student to administration immediately

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Removing all math materials from the classroom

Question 3

Which stage of Bloom's Taxonomy represents the highest level of cognitive thinking?

Accepted Answer

Create

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Remember

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Understand

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Apply

Question 4

Social learning theory (Bandura) emphasizes that students learn by:

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Observing and imitating others in a social context

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Only reading textbooks independently

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Receiving physical rewards for every correct answer

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Avoiding all collaborative activities

Question 5

What does 'differentiated instruction' mean for a paraprofessional supporting diverse learners?

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Adjusting content, process, or product to meet individual student needs

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Teaching the same lesson the same way to all students

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Only working with students who have IEPs

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Separating advanced students from struggling students permanently

Question 6

A paraprofessional notices a student easily masters concepts at grade level and consistently needs more challenging work. This may indicate the student is:

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A gifted or advanced learner

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Exhibiting behavioral problems

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Falling behind academically

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Experiencing a learning disability