OAE Assessment and Instruction Flashcards
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A teacher establishes consistent routines and clear expectations at the start of the year. This is a key component of:
Answer: Effective classroom management
Clear routines and expectations create a structured environment that supports learning and reduces disruptions.
Which questioning technique best promotes higher-order thinking during a class discussion?
Answer: Asking open-ended 'why' and 'how' questions
Open-ended questions require students to reason and explain, promoting higher-order thinking.
A teacher pauses after asking a question to give students time to think before responding. This practice is known as:
Answer: Wait time
Wait time increases the quality and length of student responses by allowing thinking time.
Which approach most effectively motivates students by connecting learning to their interests and lives?
Answer: Making instruction relevant and meaningful
Relevance to students' lives and interests fosters intrinsic motivation and engagement.
A teacher responds to a minor disruption with a nonverbal cue rather than stopping the lesson. This management strategy is best described as:
Answer: A low-intervention redirect
Low-intervention redirects address behavior with minimal disruption to instruction.
Which strategy best supports a positive classroom climate that values diversity?
Answer: Incorporating culturally responsive materials and perspectives
Culturally responsive teaching validates students' backgrounds and fosters an inclusive climate.
A teacher uses a think-pair-share activity during a lesson. This strategy primarily promotes:
Answer: Active engagement and collaboration
Think-pair-share engages all students actively and encourages collaborative discussion.