OPTE (Oklahoma Professional Teaching Examinations) 6-12 Practice Test | Practice Test / Quiz / MCQs

1. A special education classroom has several students with differences in their physical characteristics and physical development. What is the best way that the teacher can make sure not to exclude any student in activities that they may plan for classroom instruction?

Take care to not plan any activities that require students to leave their desksTake care to not exclude students when planning activities that require specific levels of coordinationInterchange activities between those that account for their physical differences and those that do notAllow students of differing physical abilities to pair up so those with more coordination can help those with less coordination

2. A teacher sends a grade report home with her students every other week. The report includes the student’s current grades on each assignment, overall average, a list of missing assignments, and upcoming assignments. What else could the teacher include on this grade report to help parents and students better understand what to expect in the classroom?

Current class averages on each assignment so parents can compare their child’s progress to other studentsIndividual goals the teacher feels each student should work to achieve that yearA list of upcoming homework assignmentsScoring criteria and requirements for upcoming assignments

3. Which of the following scenarios would be appropriate from a developmental standpoint for students within the respective age range?

Fifth-grade students raising tadpoles to frogs to learn about the life cycleFirst-graders using jelly beans to understand addition and subtractionKindergarteners assembling a puzzle of the United States to learn geographySeventh-grade students researching and writing an independent research paper on an expansive subject

4. An ELL teacher is working on improving the writing skills and confidence of her ELL students. Which would be the best method for providing feedback to her students on a written assignment?

Be careful to comment on only what the student did correctly on the written assignmentProvide positive comments as well as comments on the errors the students madeNote each mistake the student made and tell them how to properly fix the errorUse a rubric to grade each student’s work, pointing out what they did well and what they should work to correct in the future

5. On the first day of school, a teacher leads her classroom in a discussion of proper rules and procedures to follow in class. She begins with a rule she believes is vital for learning and asks the students to propose new rules and procedures for class with her input and approval. What is the primary benefit of discussing classroom rules in this manner?

It encourages students to better be in control of their behaviors while in the classroomIt helps students feel like they are contributing members of the classroom environmentIt encourages students to take ownership of their learningIt serves as an important icebreaker on the first day of school to get to know the students

6. In a classroom debate about student rights in school, a high school teacher asks if students should be allowed to leave campus for their lunch period. She divides her classroom into two groups and assigns each group one side of the discussion. Each group is assigned to come up with seven reasons to support their side and then present their reasons to the class. What is likely the teacher’s intended purpose of this activity?

To apply what they have learned to the specific content areaTo facilitate learning in a diverse classroom with lots of individual opinionsTo create a safe learning environment where the students can express their personal opinionsTo create assignments in the classroom that are relevant to the students’ lives outside of the classroom

7. A ninth-grade teacher is planning to assign a major research paper to his students. What strategy could he implement that would be most helpful to help his students be aware of the teacher’s expectations of this research paper?

Discuss with students what they want to learn from writing this research paper and create a rubric based on what they hope to learnHave students self-grade their research paper prior to turning in it using the rubric provided by the teacher so they can predict their gradeAllow students to create the rubric for the paper so that they are allowed to take ownership of what the requirements should beDiscuss and show the students the rubric for the paper in the same class after assigning the paper and allow them to ask questions about the rubric

8. In reviewing her lesson plans and test data following the completion of a unit, which of the following should the teacher be most concerned about regarding her students?

ELL students had to use their translators and dictionaries on difficult vocabulary more than they have in the pastTwo lessons took longer than anticipated due to student questioning and classroom engagementSeveral students with documented learning disabilities struggled with the unit and were unable to complete their projectMultiple students finished the project two days before it was due, and she had to quickly create enrichment activities for them to complete so they would not become bored and distract others

9. A teacher in a high school is preparing to teach about the Doppler effect, but lacks confidence in her ability to teach the material well. Instead, she shows an educational video about the Doppler effect to demonstrate the concept to her students. Which of the following would be best for the teacher to also do as preparation for this topic?

Prepare an information packet on the Doppler effect to give to students after the videoStudy the Doppler effect to be able to answer questions and clarify material for her studentsAsk other science teachers for enrichment activities to assign to the students after the videoCreate a guided worksheet for students to complete as they watch the video

10. An English language learning teacher reads aloud to her students several times a week. One of her English-language learners is struggling to comprehend what she reads out loud. What is a strategy this teacher could implement to help this student, and others like him, in the classroom?

Have all students take turns reading out loudRead each paragraph twice while increasing the volume at which she readsConsult with the student to see what he does not understandPrior to reading, teach key vocabulary words using images or examples

11. What is the purpose of a teacher assessing student knowledge prior to the start of an instructional unit?

To gauge which students will need the most instructional support in the upcoming unitTo see what prior knowledge students may have about a topicTo see which intervention strategies a teacher may need to implement in a unitTo assess student interest in a topic

12. FERPA regulations allow student records disclosure without consent under which conditions?

To school personnel excepting those related to financial aidTo any school officials, who need not have specific reasonsTo any auditing or evaluating officials with no specificationsTo schools where students transfer so records are needed

13. What is the primary reason teachers should strive to read educational articles and publications related to their own subjects?

It allows the educator to learn from other professionals in their field to ensure they are teaching current contentIt allows teachers to take ownership of their learning so they can model independent studyIt allows educators the opportunity to find new research and studies that they can bring to meetings at their schoolIt enables teachers to identify the professional goals that they need to work on improving

14. Which of the following is the best step to address the concerns of parents who feel their child is being assigned too much homework in a class?

Listen to the parents’ worries, explain the study skills that are taught, and establish a plan to assist the studentAsk a counselor to work with the student to help them learn how to better do their homeworkExplain the merits of completing homework on time, and have data ready to present to the parentsAsk the parents how much time it takes the student to complete their homework every day

15. Which of the following groups of people are likely the most influential on an individual’s sense of self during adolescence?

FriendsTeachersFamilyTelevision

16. Which of the following can be typically found in permanent student records?

Report cards for the student going back to when they entered public schoolCreative projects by the student from each school yearA personal goal sheet updated yearly by the studentContact information for all of the student’s family members

17. Which of the following accurately describes rubrics as assessment tools?

They typically should be explained to students by teachers after assessing.They typically define and describe general ranges or levels of performance.They typically guide task performance but do not give criteria for success.They typically define specific tasks, skills, or behaviors after performance.

18. What is the best way for an educator to utilize tablets in the classroom?

To supplement instruction through activities on the tablet that support the concepts being taught in classTo assist students in completing homeworkTo provide enrichment to students who complete their assignments faster than other students in the classroomTo help students stay on task

19. When giving standardized assessments, why is it imperative that teachers read all required directions aloud to their students, even if it may seem repetitive at times?

To make sure that all teachers take the same amount of time to administer the assessmentSo that teachers are aware of all directions that exist for the duration of the assessmentAll students should be able to test in similar environments, regardless of their teacherTo ensure that students are focused prior to beginning the assessment

20. What is the proper way for an educator to ensure students with auditory processing disorders understand instructions given in a classroom?

Speak louder and slower when giving instructions and check in with the student when it is time for independent workWhen giving verbal instructions, always include written instructions on the board or in front of studentsRepeat each set of instructions at least twice to make sure students understand what to doRefer the student to the school counselor to learn new strategies for listening to instructions

21. A language arts teacher is working to improve the writing skills of her students in the computer lab. She realizes they are heavily relying on the same words frequently and wants to help them learn how to successfully use the thesaurus tool on their computer. Which of the following would be the most important thing to teach the students about how to successfully use a thesaurus?

Teach students to use a thesaurus and then the dictionary to define new words and make sure they fit grammatically in the sentenceTeach students the purpose of a thesaurus and why it was first createdEncourage students to use the thesaurus on as many words as possible to make their writing more interesting and variedAssign each student a partner to verify that each word they choose makes sense in the sentence

22. Which is the best method to teach essential life skills (empathy, communication, self-control, etc.) to students in kindergarten?

Model proper life skills while teachingQuiz students on life skillsPunish incorrect behaviorCorrect students who misbehave in front of the rest of the class

23. A first-year high school science teacher has assigned her first group project of the year. What is the best way that she could monitor how well students are understanding and working on the intricate details of this project?

At the conclusion of the project, ask each student to complete a self-assessment survey on how they did and what they think they learnedWalk from group to group periodically throughout the class and observe the students working in groupsAsk each group to hand in a project update sheet at the end of each class periodRegularly watch the students from her desk and take notes on how each group is progressing

24. Teachers at a school are required to take attendance in every class period. When is the best time for them to take attendance each period?

Once students have settled down and are workingJust after the students leave the classroom, so the teacher does not waste instructional timeAt the very beginning of the classImmediately before dismissing students for the day

25. Which of the following would be the most effective in helping students take better ownership of their own individual learning processes?

Have a designated place in each student’s binder to record each grade and track their progressHave students self-grade each assignment to say what grade they think they should receiveProvide checklists and rubrics to students to let them know what is expected on assignmentsAllow students to choose which of their assignments should be graded

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