Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Teaching Foundations 2

Question 1

According to Piaget, a student who can perform mental operations on concrete objects but struggles with abstract hypothetical reasoning is most likely in which stage?

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Concrete operational

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Sensorimotor

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Preoperational

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Formal operational

Question 2

A teacher provides temporary support that is gradually withdrawn as a student gains competence. This practice is best described as:

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Scaffolding

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Summative assessment

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Tracking

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Retention

Question 3

Which type of assessment is administered during instruction primarily to guide teaching and provide feedback?

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Formative

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Summative

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Norm-referenced

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High-stakes

Question 4

A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires extended time on tests. Providing this is an example of a(n):

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Accommodation

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Modification

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Retention policy

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Enrichment

Question 5

According to Maslow's hierarchy, which need must generally be met before a student can focus on higher-order learning?

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Physiological and safety needs

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Self-actualization

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Esteem

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Aesthetic needs

Question 6

A teacher wants to increase a desired behavior by adding a pleasant stimulus after the behavior occurs. This is:

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Positive reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement

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Positive punishment

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Extinction

Question 7

Which practice best reflects culturally responsive teaching?

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Connecting curriculum to students' cultural backgrounds and experiences

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Ignoring cultural differences to treat all students identically

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Requiring English-only in all peer discussions

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Grouping students only by ability level