#1
Which of the following is NOT a principle of effective educational practices?
Active engagement
Differentiation
Uniformity
Feedback and assessment
#2
What is the goal of student-centered learning?
To have students passively receive information from the teacher
To promote active engagement and ownership of learning by students
To focus solely on memorization of facts and figures
To discourage collaboration among students
#3
What does the term 'inquiry-based learning' refer to?
A teaching method where students are provided with all the answers
A student-centered approach where students actively explore questions, problems, and scenarios
A method focused solely on rote memorization
A traditional lecture-based approach
#4
What is the purpose of a rubric in assessment?
To assign grades arbitrarily
To provide clear criteria for evaluating student work
To discourage student engagement
To limit feedback opportunities
#5
What is the primary goal of project-based learning?
To promote passive learning
To engage students in real-world, hands-on projects that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills
To focus solely on memorization of facts
To discourage collaboration among students
#6
What does the term 'differentiation' refer to in education?
Providing the same material to all students
Customizing instruction to meet individual student needs
Using standardized tests for assessment
Grouping students solely based on their age
#7
Which of the following best describes formative assessment?
Assessing students' learning at the end of a unit or course
Assessing students' learning throughout a unit or course to provide feedback
Assessing students' learning through standardized tests
Assessing students' learning based on their attendance
#8
Which of the following is an example of a metacognitive strategy?
Rote memorization
Chunking information into smaller parts
Reflecting on one's own learning process
Copying notes from a textbook
#9
What is the primary purpose of summative assessment?
To provide feedback during the learning process
To evaluate student learning at the end of a unit or course
To guide instructional decisions
To promote critical thinking skills
#10
Which of the following is an example of a 21st-century skill?
Reciting multiplication tables
Using digital tools for collaboration
Copying information from a blackboard
Memorizing historical dates
#11
What is the importance of formative feedback in education?
It serves as the final evaluation of student performance
It helps students understand their strengths and areas for improvement during the learning process
It is only given by teachers and not by peers
It is irrelevant for student learning
#12
In the context of educational practices, what does the term 'scaffolding' mean?
Providing temporary support and guidance to help students reach higher levels of understanding
Relying solely on textbooks for instruction
Encouraging students to work independently without any support
Assigning advanced tasks without considering students' readiness
#13
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a supportive learning environment?
High expectations for all students
Opportunities for collaboration and interaction
Rigid adherence to a single teaching method
Respect for diverse talents and ways of learning
#14
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) according to Vygotsky?
The level of tasks that students can perform independently
The difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can do with help
A teaching method focused on direct instruction
A measure of a student's intelligence
#15
Which of the following is a key aspect of culturally responsive teaching?
Ignoring students' cultural backgrounds
Teaching from a single perspective that excludes diverse viewpoints
Recognizing and valuing students' cultural identities and experiences
Using standardized materials without modification
#16
What is the primary goal of universal design for learning (UDL)?
To design instruction that meets the needs of only a specific group of students
To create flexible learning environments that can accommodate diverse learner needs
To eliminate the need for individualized instruction
To promote uniformity in teaching methods
#17
What is the role of a teacher in a flipped classroom model?
To deliver lectures during class time
To assign readings and lectures for homework
To facilitate discussions, problem-solving activities, and hands-on experiences during class time
To minimize student engagement and interaction