OAE Assessment and Instruction Flashcards
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According to backward design, what should a teacher identify first when planning a unit?
Answer: The desired learning outcomes
Backward design begins with identifying desired results before determining evidence and activities.
A teacher builds a lesson that first activates prior knowledge before introducing new content. This strategy is grounded in which principle?
Answer: Constructivist learning theory
Constructivism holds that learners build new understanding by connecting it to existing knowledge.
Which instructional approach provides temporary support that is gradually removed as students gain competence?
Answer: Scaffolding
Scaffolding offers structured support that is withdrawn as learners become more independent.
A teacher writes an objective stating that students will 'analyze the causes of a historical event.' Using Bloom's taxonomy, this objective targets which level?
Answer: Analyzing
Breaking a topic into parts to examine relationships corresponds to the analyzing level of Bloom's taxonomy.
Which element is essential for a well-written, measurable learning objective?
Answer: An observable action verb
Measurable objectives use observable verbs so student performance can be assessed.
A teacher offers students the choice to demonstrate learning through a written report, a presentation, or a model. This reflects which framework?
Answer: Universal Design for Learning
UDL promotes multiple means of expression so all learners can demonstrate understanding.
When differentiating instruction, adjusting the complexity of a task while keeping the same learning goal is an example of differentiating by:
Answer: Process
Differentiating process means varying how students engage with content to reach the same objective.