TA Teaching Assistant Educational Strategies & Instructional Techniques 3

Question 1

Which model of co-teaching has a TA working with a small group while the lead teacher instructs the rest of the class?

Accepted Answer

Alternative teaching

Answer

Alternative teaching involves one teacher working with a small group for targeted instruction or re-teaching.

Question 2

Formative assessment differs from summative assessment because it:

Accepted Answer

Provides ongoing feedback during learning to guide instruction

Answer

Formative assessment is continuous and informs instructional adjustments, unlike summative assessments that evaluate final learning.

Question 3

A student with ADHD loses focus during long independent work periods. The BEST TA strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Break the task into shorter chunks with brief movement or sensory breaks

Answer

Task segmentation and movement breaks help students with ADHD maintain attention and regulate behavior.

Question 4

Think-Pair-Share is classified as which type of instructional strategy?

Accepted Answer

Cooperative/collaborative learning

Answer

Think-Pair-Share is a cooperative strategy that promotes peer discussion and active engagement.

Question 5

When a TA provides a graphic organizer to a student before a reading assignment, this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An advance organizer that activates prior knowledge and supports comprehension

Answer

Advance organizers prime students for new content by providing a framework for organizing information.

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