The Best Teachers' Test Preparation for Praxis PLT Test Grades 7-12

by Price Davis, Anita

• ISBN13: 9780738600628
• ISBN10: 0738600628
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-07-28
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Table of Contents

Passing the PLT	1	(24)
About this Book	3	(1)
About the Praxis Series	4	(1)
About the Principles of Learning and Teaching Tests	5	(2)
How to Use this Book	7	(1)
Format of the PLT 7--12	8	(3)
About the Review Sections	11	(1)
Scoring the PLT	12	(1)
Score Reporting	13	(1)
Studying for the PLT	14	(1)
Test-taking Tips	15	(2)
The Day of the Test	17	(2)
PLT Study Schedule	19	(6)
Review for Content Category 1: Students as Learners (Chapters 2-5)
Teaching Them All	25	(60)
Overview	25	(1)
Student Development and Maturation	26	(2)
Theories of Cognitive Development	28	(3)
Identity Achievement and Diffusion	31	(3)
Learning Factors	34	(1)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs	35	(2)
Effective Instruction	37	(4)
Metacognition	41	(1)
Motivation	42	(3)
Students as Learners	45	(7)
Jointly Constructed Meaning	52	(6)
Learning about the Community	58	(2)
Stabilizing Strengths of the Community	60	(2)
Coping with Problems in the Community	62	(3)
Nature and Nurture	65	(4)
Diversity	69	(3)
Special Education Legislation	72	(5)
Environmental Factors	77	(2)
Emotional Factors	79	(3)
References	82	(3)
Substance Abuse by Students	85	(10)
Overview	85	(1)
Behaviors Tending Towards Substance Abuse	86	(5)
Physical and Behavioral Characteristics of Students Under the Influence of Drugs	91	(1)
The Use of Referrals	92	(1)
Teaching About the Dangers of Substance Abuse	93	(1)
References	94	(1)
Physical Abuse of Students	95	(8)
Overview	95	(1)
Symptoms of Abuse	96	(2)
Visible Signs of Abuse	98	(1)
How to Report Suspicions of Abuse	99	(2)
References	101	(2)
Enhancing Comprehension and Mastery of Material	103	(18)
Overview	103	(1)
Questioning	104	(2)
Bloom's Six Levels of Taxonomy	106	(2)
Vary Practice Activities	108	(3)
Reinforce Retention of Specific Information	111	(1)
Provide a Variety of Activities to Promote Retention	112	(1)
Assist Students During Seatwork	113	(2)
Practice Activities Promote Long-Term Retention	115	(2)
References	117	(4)
Review for Content Category 2: Instruction & Assessment (Chapters 6-9)
The Physical and Emotional Environment of the Classroom	121	(10)
Overview	121	(1)
Physical Environment	122	(1)
Social and Emotional Climate	123	(2)
Academic Learning Time	125	(1)
Classroom Behavior	126	(2)
Behavior Patterns	128	(2)
References	130	(1)
Managing Student Behavior in the Classroom	131	(26)
Overview	131	(2)
Cognitive Development and Moral Decision Making	133	(4)
Learning Styles and Personality Types	137	(1)
Standards for Classroom Behavior	138	(1)
Rules and the Student's Role in Decision Making	139	(3)
The Teacher's Role	142	(5)
Rules and School Safety Issues	147	(4)
``With it''-ness in the Classroom	151	(2)
Parent-Teacher Communication	153	(2)
References	155	(2)
Assessment, Tests, and Measurement	157	(42)
Overview	157	(2)
Purposes of Assessment	159	(1)
Teacher-Made Tests	160	(1)
Authentic Assessments	161	(3)
Standardized Testing	164	(3)
Performance-Based Assessment	167	(1)
Classroom Tests	168	(1)
Principles of Test Construction	169	(1)
Test Blueprints	170	(2)
Test Items	172	(3)
Constructing Test Questions	175	(5)
Scoring the Test	180	(2)
Evaluating and Revising Tests	182	(3)
Preparation for Testing	185	(2)
Test Administration	187	(2)
Formative Feedback	189	(1)
Recording Student and Class Progress	190	(3)
Reporting Student and Class Progress	193	(2)
Maintaining Permanent Student Records	195	(1)
Understanding the Importance of Student Records	196	(1)
Summary	197	(1)
References	198	(1)
Technology in the Classroom	199	(12)
Overview	199	(1)
Educational Technology in the Primary Classroom	199	(3)
Educational Technology in the Secondary Classroom	202	(5)
Copyright Laws for Computer Programs	207	(1)
References	208	(3)
Review for Content Category 3: Communication Techniques (Chapters 10-11)
Student Participation, Feedback, and Review	211	(34)
Overview	211	(3)
Effective Use of Language	214	(1)
Relationship Between Teachers and Students	214	(2)
Feedback	216	(1)
Digressions	217	(1)
Connected Discourse	218	(1)
Marker Expressions	218	(1)
Task Attraction and Challenge	219	(1)
Scrambled Discourse, Vagueness, and Question Overload	220	(1)
Provide Clear Feedback to Students	220	(5)
Make Specific Statements About Students' Responses	225	(2)
Methods of Correcting Students' Errors	227	(5)
Recapping Significant Points	232	(2)
Thesis, Antithesis, and Synthesis	234	(1)
Recapping Discussion and Reviewing Subject Matter	234	(2)
End of the Lesson Recap	236	(1)
Journal Writing	237	(1)
Cooperative Learning	237	(2)
Weekly and Monthly Reviews	239	(2)
Summary	241	(3)
References	244	(1)
Communication in the Classroom	245	(14)
Overview	245	(1)
Principles of Verbal Communication	246	(1)
Voice	247	(1)
Nonverbal Communication	248	(1)
Eye Contact	248	(2)
Body Language	250	(1)
Media Communication	250	(1)
Summary	251	(1)
Planning Processes	251	(3)
Self-Directed Learning	254	(1)
References	255	(4)
Review for Content Category 4: Teacher Professionalism (Chapters 12-14)
Goal-Setting	259	(10)
Overview	259	(3)
Identify Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes	262	(1)
Construct or Adapt Short-Range Objectives	263	(2)
Organize and Sequence Short-Range Objectives	265	(1)
References	266	(3)
Materials, Activities, Managing Time	269	(18)
Overview	269	(2)
Educational Resources	271	(1)
Planning for Resources	271	(1)
Print Resources	272	(1)
Visual Materials	273	(1)
Videodisc and Interactive Video	274	(1)
Human Resources	275	(1)
Procedures for Learning Success	276	(1)
Organizing Activities	277	(2)
Outcome-Oriented Learning	279	(1)
Planning and Performance of the Classroom Teacher	280	(1)
Beginning Classwork Promptly	281	(1)
Student Activity	282	(2)
Transitions	284	(2)
Summary	286	(1)
References	286	(1)
Methods & Implementation	287	(18)
Overview	287	(1)
Deductive Strategies	288	(2)
Inductive Strategies	290	(4)
Cooperative Strategies	294	(1)
Discussion Strategies	294	(1)
Comparison/Contrast	295	(1)
Teaching Styles	296	(2)
Directions	298	(1)
Objectives	299	(1)
Performance Standards	300	(1)
Supplies	301	(1)
Classroom Assessment	302	(2)
References	304	(1)
PLT GRADES 7-12 PRACTICE TESTS
Practice Test Answer Sheet	305	(2)
Practice Test 1	307	(52)
Case Study I	309	(3)
Constructed-Response Items	312	(1)
Case Study II	313	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	315	(1)
Case Study III	316	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	318	(1)
Case Study IV	319	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	321	(1)
Multiple-Choice Questions	322	(5)
Answer Key	327	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	328	(31)
Practice Test 2	359	(54)
Case Study I	361	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	363	(1)
Case Study II	364	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	366	(1)
Case Study III	367	(2)
Constructed-Response Items	369	(1)
Case Study IV	370	(3)
Constructed-Response Items	373	(1)
Multiple-Choice Questions	374	(6)
Answer Key	380	(1)
Detailed Explanations of Answers	381	(32)
Index	413