PPR Flashcards: Critical Thinking Skills

Questions and Answers

Which two of the following questions posed by the teacher require students to use critical thinking skills? (Select all that apply)

Why do explorers want to discover new land? (correct)

Do you think that it is fair for the European settlers to take land from the American Indians? (correct)

What if the first European explorers had settled in California instead of on the east coast of the US?

What color is the sky?

Which of the questions posed by the teacher would not be developmentally appropriate for the 3rd graders who are likely in the concrete operational stage of their learning?

Do you think it is fair for the European settlers to take land from the American Indians?

Why do explorers want to discover new land?

What is your favorite food?

What if the first European explorers had settled in California instead of on the east coast of the US? (correct)

Which of the following activities would be an effective way for the teacher to encourage the use of critical thinking skills and increase student engagement in the lesson?

Role-playing a discussion between the explorers and the American Indians.

Which of the following strategies would provide the teacher with the best opportunity to provide effective feedback on the students' drafts?

Provide students with a rubric to understand marks and annotations and meet with students to review. Signup and view all the answers

In an elementary school classroom, what routine for asking questions during individual work time is the most effective classroom management method that also promotes students' independence?

Providing each student with a card on their desk that they can flip over to 'red' to indicate that they need help but reminding them to keep working until the teacher checks in. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following strategies will increase communication between parents and teachers throughout the school year?

Create an informative website on class content and have a place for parents to message the teacher. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Milby reference the salt map?

To activate prior knowledge. Signup and view all the answers

What should Mr. Milby do to ensure students understand the directions for creating the informational slide?

Show students an example of this assignment from last semester. Signup and view all the answers

Following student research on atmospheric conditions, what should the teacher tell the students to validate their final assessment?

Include specific facts about the atmospheric conditions on the slide. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for including the instructional slides on the school's website?

For students to practice how to use productivity tools to convey information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Mr. Milby allows students to choose their own weather event to research?

To motivate and empower the students. Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the unit Mr. Milby's class is completing?

Interdisciplinary. Signup and view all the answers

Which excerpt from the class conversation best indicates that Mr. Milby knows how to adjust instruction to meet students' needs?

'...is it sunny or rainy more often here?' Signup and view all the answers

Why does Ms. Gray send a copy of the classroom constitution home to parents or guardians?

It allows teachers and families to be consistent and work together to promote positive behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What would be an effective developmentally appropriate activity related to the Bill of Rights?

A matching game pairing each of the first ten amendments to a present-day situation. Signup and view all the answers

How can Ms. Gray incorporate more social-emotional learning into this lesson?

Brainstorming ways that the class can handle when a student's right is not honored and discussing why it's important to feel safe and respected in the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What results can be expected from the class constitution activity?

Students will be more likely to follow the class constitution. Signup and view all the answers

How should Michael's teacher prepare for his annual ARD meeting?

Present detailed data she has documented on his behavior during his annual ARD meeting. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of training teachers in using an online project management portal?

To collaborate with one another to design tests. Signup and view all the answers

What serves as a starting point when a teacher begins lesson planning using backward design?

The learning standards and objectives published by the state. Signup and view all the answers

How can a teacher enhance a student's emotional and academic well-being during the middle school years?

Providing each student with an adult advocate to monitor their academic and social development. Signup and view all the answers

What is the teacher's best approach to plan a chapter book study with students of varying reading levels?

Assign students to reading groups with opportunities to read independently, read in pairs, listen to audiobooks, or read with the teacher. Signup and view all the answers

What step should a middle school science teacher take to ensure student success on a molecular model project?

Create a model as a class on a different molecule than the one covered in the project. Signup and view all the answers

How does a letter-writing project require students to use higher-level thinking skills?

Argumentative reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

In order to set clear expectations for the letter project, what should Ms. Johnson do?

Make the learning objectives clear from the beginning. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of developing a protocol for reviewing each letter?

Ms. Johnson will be able to communicate with students about necessary revisions in a timely manner. Signup and view all the answers

What does Ms. Johnson need to ensure before students attend the field trip?

Obtain a signed parental permission form for each student. Signup and view all the answers

What should Ms. Johnson present to the class to ensure success on Day 4?

A holistic rubric. Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes Ms. Johnson's role when students are researching?

Facilitator. Signup and view all the answers

What does the unit plan show Ms. Johnson has an understanding of?

How student learning can extend beyond the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason Ms. Johnson provides sample persuasive letters at the beginning of the unit?

To provide model texts for students to reference throughout the unit. Signup and view all the answers

What allows for shared access to information among school district computers?

All of the computers are on a shared network. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy could a teacher implement to assist Thuy, an English language learner, with daily assignments?

Provide sentence stems and a word bank connected to the learning objectives. Signup and view all the answers

What activity would be most beneficial for a first-year teacher to improve student-centered learning experiences?

Observing her mentor teacher during a class period that focuses on student-centered learning. Signup and view all the answers

What should a teacher do to determine if student misbehavior during a science lab is content-related?

Ask the students questions to connect the lab to concepts taught in class. Signup and view all the answers

What is the greatest benefit of having students complete a budget for school supplies as an informal assessment?

The students are able to apply their learning to real situations. Signup and view all the answers

What step should Ms. Ramirez take if a student's behavior has not improved after communication with parents?

Speak with the student's other teachers to inquire about behavior in their classes. Signup and view all the answers

Which professional development event may be most beneficial for a first-year middle school history teacher?

A district event on instructional strategies for supporting students with disabilities across content areas. Signup and view all the answers

What technique can a teacher use to best help English language learners build their reading skills?

Providing students with appropriately leveled texts. Signup and view all the answers

How can a teacher help two second-grade students who consistently confuse the value of nickels and dimes?

Provide hands-on examples where they act out different scenarios using nickels and dimes. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Critical Thinking and Engagement in Learning

Explorers' motivations and the fairness of land acquisition from American Indians are questions that stimulate critical thinking.
Developmentally inappropriate questions for third graders include hypothetical scenarios, such as alternative historical events.
Role-playing discussions between explorers and American Indians effectively fosters critical thinking and student engagement.

Feedback and Assessment Strategies

Providing a rubric with clear marks allows teachers to give effective feedback on student drafts.
Effective classroom management during individual work can be achieved by using a "red" card system for students to indicate they need help without disrupting their work.

Communication and Parental Involvement

To enhance communication and parental involvement, creating a website with class content and messaging capabilities is beneficial.
Activating prior knowledge can be done effectively using visual aids like a salt map.

Instructional Clarity and Project Guidance

Demonstrating an example from a previous class ensures students understand project directions.
Clear requirements for presentations include including specific atmospheric facts, validating final assessments.

Technology and Lesson Planning

Online project management tools support collaboration among teachers for test design.
Backward design in lesson planning starts with state learning standards and objectives.

Emotional and Academic Support

Assigning an adult advocate for each student promotes their emotional and academic well-being.
Differentiating reading group assignments accommodates varying reading levels, enhancing engagement.

Classroom Management and Learning Environment

Creating a molecular model collaboratively boosts student understanding and hands-on learning.
Letter-writing projects foster argumentative reasoning and require clear learning objectives from the start.

Field Trip Preparation and Student Success

Obtaining parental permission is essential before student field trips.
A holistic rubric clearly outlines expectations and aids student success in assignments.

Facilitating Research and Extending Learning

A facilitator role during student research provides necessary support and guidance.
Sample texts for persuasive letters model effective writing strategies for students.

Technology Access and Language Learning

Shared networks in school district computers enable accessible information for users.
To support English language learners, providing sentence stems and word banks fosters better understanding of content.

Professional Development and Student-Centered Learning

Observing a mentor teacher focusing on student-centered learning is beneficial for new teachers.
Informal assessments, such as applying budgeting skills, help students relate learning to real-life situations.

Behavioral Management and Collaboration

Discussing behavioral concerns with other teachers can provide insights into a student's overall behavior.
Professional development focused on instructional strategies for students with disabilities is advantageous for educators.

Reading Skills for ELLs and Practical Math Skills

Using leveled texts effectively builds reading skills for English language learners.
Engaging students in hands-on scenarios can clarify confusion in money values, such as nickels and dimes.

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Description

Test your knowledge on critical thinking skills related to teaching practices. This quiz covers questions that require analysis and understanding of developmental appropriateness for students, particularly at the 3rd-grade level. Enhance your teaching strategies by evaluating how to engage students effectively.