Praxis II: PLT 7-12 Exam Prep - Question List

31. There is always a lot of class discussion in Mrs. Abel’s English class. Mrs. Abel uses a Socratic approach in hopes that discussions flow naturally from her students. She bases a significant portion of the classroom participation grade on these discussions. However, she notices that the girls in her class are less willing to speak than the boys. What two approaches might work to remedy this situation?

I) Telling the girls that they should participate more
II) Raising questions during discussion about how genders are similar and different
III) Reminding students of her grading system
IV) Having individual conferences with her students and privately discuss participation issues

32. Mr. Agudelo has a student in his class who is highly gifted. All the other students are aware of the academic talents of this student and are very supportive of him. Which of the following strategies might Mr. Agudelo employ with this student?

I) Providing opportunities for enrichment to him
II) Offering him opportunities to teach the class
III) Offering him additional assignments to complete

33.

Kevin Stanton is an excellent student who has a presence during oral presentations that impresses all his teachers and all his peers. He shows clear in enjoyment and exceptional skill at public speaking. Which of the following strategies should be employed to support Kevin?

I) He should be offered chances to speak publicly at school events
II) He should be offered opportunities for presenting material in class
III) He should be given extra educational tools to enable his success
IV) He should be reminded that he is just one of many students in the class

34. The American Disabilities Act protects students who have a variety of physical and learning disabilities. Many students with disabilities may require accommodations during assessments. Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable accommodation for a student with a disability?

I) Providing the student with three times the amount of time required on a timed test
II) Providing the student with a one-on-one setting in which to take the test
III) Providing the student with a separate location to take the test
IV) Providing the student with a portion of the answer so he/she can determine the correct answer

35. There are a number of students in Mr. Williams’ English class with very low reading comprehension scores. During the teaching of a novel, which of the following would NOT be an appropriate strategy to help those students comprehend the novel?