Question 1

Which of the following tasks is appropriate for practicing complex learning strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Compare the settings and characters of the two stories. 
B) Recall the day and year of these main events in history. 
C) List the names of the states and capitals in this region of the country. 
D) Tell what the author said about the main character's motives. 
A) Compare the settings and characters of the two stories. 
B) Recall the day and year of these main events in history. 
C) List the names of the states and capitals in this region of the country. 
D) Tell what the author said about the main character's motives.

Question 2

In her small reading group,Mrs.Casey discussed new vocabulary words with the students.She explained that the new word dugout is used to describe a place in the hillside that was dug out by the pioneer family in the story and used for shelter.She asked students to draw a picture to represent the new vocabulary word dugout to help them remember the meaning.Which of the following students used divergent thinking to represent the word's meaning?

Accepted Answer

A) Maria drew a hole in the side of a hill with tall grass growing on top. 
B) Julio drew a bear curled up in a dugout at the side of a rocky mountain. 
C) Karmen drew a small opening in a hillside and put a door on it. 
D) Stan drew a cave in the side of a hill with trees growing around it. 
A) Maria drew a hole in the side of a hill with tall grass growing on top. 
B) Julio drew a bear curled up in a dugout at the side of a rocky mountain. 
C) Karmen drew a small opening in a hillside and put a door on it. 
D) Stan drew a cave in the side of a hill with trees growing around it.

Question 3

In the geography unit about the continents,Mr.Reyna asked students several discussion questions.Which of his questions requires students to think critically?

Accepted Answer

A) Based on your knowledge of the geography and culture of Greenland,explain why you would or would not place it in the North American continent? 
B) What are the names and locations of the continents? 
C) Based on information from your text,what events took place to bring about the formation of the continents we have today? 
D) Compare the continents.Which one has the most countries,and which one has the largest land mass? 
A) Based on your knowledge of the geography and culture of Greenland,explain why you would or would not place it in the North American continent? 
B) What are the names and locations of the continents? 
C) Based on information from your text,what events took place to bring about the formation of the continents we have today? 
D) Compare the continents.Which one has the most countries,and which one has the largest land mass?

Question 4

The general problem solving steps begin with identifying the problem and then setting goals.Gillian has identified the problem and set goals.What else does she need to do to follow a general problem solving method?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine the current situation and create a path to reach her goals 
B) Divide the goals into subgoals and analyze possible solutions 
C) Explore solutions and consequences,take action,and evaluate the outcome 
D) Use domain-specific strategies to analyze possible solutions and remove barriers 
A) Determine the current situation and create a path to reach her goals 
B) Divide the goals into subgoals and analyze possible solutions 
C) Explore solutions and consequences,take action,and evaluate the outcome 
D) Use domain-specific strategies to analyze possible solutions and remove barriers

Question 5

Which teacher is helping third grade students to develop metacognitive skills in writing?

Accepted Answer

A) "After you choose your topic,come up with three points you want to communicate about the topic." 
B) "You should choose a topic that is very familiar to you.Then you will be able to write about it in a way that holds your reader's interest." 
C) "Write a topic sentence first.Your topic sentence should introduce your reader to the topic and capture the reader's attention." 
D) "Ask yourself what helped you remember the boy's appearance,and use that knowledge to come up with descriptive words." 
A) "After you choose your topic,come up with three points you want to communicate about the topic." 
B) "You should choose a topic that is very familiar to you.Then you will be able to write about it in a way that holds your reader's interest." 
C) "Write a topic sentence first.Your topic sentence should introduce your reader to the topic and capture the reader's attention." 
D) "Ask yourself what helped you remember the boy's appearance,and use that knowledge to come up with descriptive words."

Which of the following tasks is appropriate for practicing complex learning strategies?

In the geography unit about the continents,Mr.Reyna asked students several discussion questions.Which of his questions requires students to think critically?

The general problem solving steps begin with identifying the problem and then setting goals.Gillian has identified the problem and set goals.What else does she need to do to follow a general problem solving method?

Which teacher is helping third grade students to develop metacognitive skills in writing?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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Exam 9: Complex Cognitive Processes

Which of the following tasks is appropriate for practicing complex learning strategies?

In the geography unit about the continents,Mr.Reyna asked students several discussion questions.Which of his questions requires students to think critically?

The general problem solving steps begin with identifying the problem and then setting goals.Gillian has identified the problem and set goals.What else does she need to do to follow a general problem solving method?

Which teacher is helping third grade students to develop metacognitive skills in writing?

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Behavioral Views of Learning

Cognitive Views of Learning

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

Filters