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Praxis II: PLT K-6 Exam Prep - Question List

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According to Jean Piaget, which of the following characteristics would not be indicative of a student that is a formal operational thinker?

  1. Aged approximately 11-15 years
  2. Able to logically think through abstract problems
  3. Requires the use of math manipulatives to solve math problems
  4. Can use reason in hypothetical situations
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7. Which teacher behaviors below demonstrate “with-it-ness” according to Jacob Kounin?
  1. Showing up to work on time and going to faculty meetings
  2. Having good classroom management skills and well-paced lessons
  3. Participating in staff development opportunities
  4. Demonstrating strong literacy and math skills
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8. Andrew, a fourth grader, is showing signs commonly seen in young children experiencing depression. Despite the fact that he is successful in his academics, has a healthy home-life and has all of his physical needs met, he does not appear to have any friends. He cries often for reasons that are unapparent and wanders off to sit away from the other students during lunch and recess. According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which of the following needs are likely not being met and are, therefore, hindering his self-actualization?
  1. Safety needs
  2. Esteem needs
  3. Belongingness and love needs
  4. Physiological needs
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9. According to Piaget’s theory of development, at what stage of cognitive development are most children in Kindergarten and the first grade functioning?
  1. Formal operational
  2. Sensory-motor
  3. Pre-operational
  4. Concrete operationa
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10. Teachers that demonstrate positive classroom management skills understand the difference between punishment and discipline. Which of the following characteristics are indicative of discipline?
  1. Is negative and short-term
  2. Is authoritative and centers on the teacher
  3. Is based on logical consequences and centers on the student
  4. Communicates anger or disappointment rather than concern
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