FTCE Reading k-12 Certification Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
1. A reading teacher is reviewing a recently published book about a new approach to
improving reading
comprehension. Which of the following features should the teacher look for when evaluating the
reported
success of this approach
ANSwhether the results of the research the author conducted on the approach are reliable
and valid
2. In a classroom, the teacher has an area for small-group instruction and another area for
whole-group
instruction. The learning environment is information intensive with students collaborating on a
variety of
assignments and projects with the teacher roaming the room and helping individuals and groups
of students.
Which theorist best describes the teachers disposition for instruction
ANSLev Vygotsky
3. social constructivist: A teacher firmly believes that collaboration among stu- dents is essential for
learning. Which of the following
theories is closely aligned with this philosophy?
4. Use the following excerpt to answer the question.
The high price of oil in the 1970s resulted in a serious problem for many Americans. Long
lines to purchase gasoline for cars were unavoidable. People were subjected to higher prices
for oil to heat their homes. Oil companies looked to other nations for new oil supplies. They
also began drilling for oil on the ocean floor.
Which of the following is the excerpt an example of
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