Praxis 5001 Arts and Physical Education

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the primary goal of arts integration in elementary education?

Accepted Answer

To use the arts as a vehicle to deepen understanding of content across disciplines

Answer

Arts integration uses artistic processes and skills as a tool to teach and reinforce content in other subject areas, deepening learning across disciplines.

Question 2

An elementary teacher asks students to create a collage using geometric shapes to represent a scene from a story they read. This activity primarily develops skills in which two areas?

Accepted Answer

Visual arts and reading comprehension

Answer

Creating a collage based on a story's scene integrates visual arts skills with reading comprehension by requiring students to interpret and represent narrative content.

Question 3

According to the National Standards for Physical Education, which of the following is the primary goal of a quality physical education program?

Accepted Answer

To develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of physical activity

Answer

The National Standards for Physical Education define a physically literate individual as the goal, encompassing knowledge, skills, and confidence for lifelong physical activity.

Question 4

A second-grade teacher wants to assess students' understanding of rhythm in music. Which activity would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Having students clap or tap along to a steady beat and simple rhythmic patterns

Answer

Clapping or tapping along to a beat and rhythmic patterns is a developmentally appropriate, kinesthetic way to assess second graders' understanding of rhythm.

Question 5

Which of the following motor skills is considered a fundamental locomotor skill in elementary physical education?

Accepted Answer

Skipping across the gym floor

Answer

Skipping is a locomotor skill because it involves moving the body through space; catching, striking, and balancing are non-locomotor or manipulative skills.

Praxis 5001 - Praxis Elementary Education Practice Test

Praxis 5001 - Praxis Elementary Education Practice Test

Praxis 5001 Arts and Physical Education