Mikayla Garcia

Test items for chapter 10 of Teach:

10-1b pg 165 Short Answer

Name two of the six themes that describe the mission of public education according to The
Center for Education Policy:
Possible Answers:
To provide universal access to free education.
To guarantee equal opportunities for all children.
To unify a diverse population.
To prepare people for citizenship in a democratic society.
To prepare people to become economically self-sufficient.
To improve social conditions

10-2c pg. 173-174 Short Answer

Name four of the nine “Tips for New Teachers” discussed in chapter 10
Possible Answers:
Learn as much as you can about your school environment.
Keep a Journal.
Join a collegial group, and find a friend.
Find a mentor.
Remember that teaching is not telling.
Plan for creative experiences and activities.
To create a safe environment, show that you are human.
Be passionate.
Differentiate instruction/teaching.

10-2a pg.170 MC
What is the name of the exam series that the Education Testing Services has developed as part
of the teacher certification process?
1. Teacher Assessment Testing
2. Praxis Series
3. Educational Certification Series
4. National Education Testing
Correct Answer: b. Praxis Series

10-1b pg. 165 MC

Education that is tuition-free, accountable to public authorities, and accessible to all students is
called:
1. Homeschool Coalition
2. Community Education
3. Free Schooling
4. Public Education
Correct Answer: d. Public Education

10-4 pg. 174-175 Essay Question

Teaching Portfolios can be very important. Please explain the purpose of a teaching portfolio
and discuss two things that you might include in your portfolio and why.
Answer: The answers will range. There is a 12 point list discussing how to prepare a portfolio in
this section.
The main purpose of a portfolio is to organize and display beliefs, accomplishments, and
knowledge surrounding the teaching profession. Portfolios can follow a formula, but they should
be unique to the teacher. A few items to be included in a portfolio are: a short letter of
introduction for employers to get to know you and your educational philosophy to highlight your
beliefs and goals.

Test items for chapter 10 of First Days of School:

Pg. 300 Short Answer

List two of the five items discussed in chapter twenty-two to help teachers to be mentally strong:
Possible Answers:
Don’t practice self-defeating behaviors and don’t waste time feeling sorry for yourself.
Hang on to your power to be in control of your actions and emotions.
Embrace change and challenge.
Spend time with people who enhance your life.
Show genuine joy and excitement for other people’s successes.

Pg. 299 Short Answer

Name the three aspects of “The Learning Triangle”:
Correct Answer:
Objectives, Instruction, Assessment

Pg. 300 MC
What are the three characteristics of effective teachers?
1. Positivity, encouraging classroom setting, lesson mastery.
2. Positive expectations, calm teaching, and lesson understanding.
3. Positive expectations, classroom management, and lesson mastery.
4. Positive thinking, classroom dominance, and self-taught lessons.
Correct Answer: c. Positive expectations, classroom management, and lesson mastery.

Pg. 292 MC
In discussing the word “decide” the book explains the words prefix and stem. What is the
appropriate prefix and stem pair that correlates with the word “decide”?
1. “Up”; “kill”
2. “Off”; “putt”
3. “Down”; “play”
4. “Away”; “cut”
Correct Answer: d. “Away”; “cut”

Pg. 290 Essay Question

In a few sentences, discuss what it looks like to reach teacher mastery and maintain a “we”
mentality.
Answer: Responses to this question will vary.
A master teacher has good, strong, attitudes and abilities. They focus on doing things as a team
and constantly improving. Teachers with a “we” mentality focus on moving forward and avoid
blaming others for negativities in their lives. By becoming a “we” teacher you can become a
master teacher.