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So You Want to Be a Teacher? Trivia Quiz

This quiz goes over some of the basic information you will need to know to complete a course in teaching.

A multiple-choice quiz by pennygg. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
pennygg

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,337

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
11115

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Question 1 of 10

1. What does "cognitive development" refer to? Hint

the thinking processes

the child's environment

physical development

emotions and feelings

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of these is a good strategy for behavior management. Which? Hint

positive reinforcement

belittling and name-calling

beating the student

putting the student in the corner of the room

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Question 3 of 10

3. Teaching a classroom of children involves just standing at the front and imparting knowledge.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. A classroom that is noisy is always one that is out of control.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Music is important to the curriculum. Which of these reasons is often given? Hint

It gives the teacher a break from her students

It teaches students fundamental movement skills

Singing and dancing uses up energy

It is essential to the development of the whole child

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Question 6 of 10

6. What do "fundamental movement skills" refer to? Hint

The basic skills needed to play all sports

knowing the rules of game play

walking and running

the first steps a baby makes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What does planning a lesson involve? Hint

thinking of a fun activity

thinking of desired outcomes and working toward them

no work at all - winging it is O.K.

looking at the three R's (reading, (w)riting and (a)rithmetic

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Question 8 of 10

8. The classroom should reflect the students' interests.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. A teacher doesn't need to have any knowledge of developmental theory.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why is lunchtime important? Hint

Students need to have time to socially interact with their peers

All of these

It helps get rid of excess energy

They need to refuel their bodies and minds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does "cognitive development" refer to?

Answer: the thinking processes

Cognitive development encompasses a very wide range of learning. One of the best known theorists on cognitive development is Piaget.

2. One of these is a good strategy for behavior management. Which?

Answer: positive reinforcement

There are many acceptable strategies for behavior management. Positive reinforcement is just one. Incidentally, positive reinforcement doesn't have to involve lavish praise. Often it is sufficient to show approval.

3. Teaching a classroom of children involves just standing at the front and imparting knowledge.

Answer: False

Clearly, at a fundamental level, teaching involves getting pupils to learn. The most important part of a teacher's job (in my opinion) is to inspire the student to become actively engaged in their own learning.

4. A classroom that is noisy is always one that is out of control.

Answer: False

Many lessons involve spirited discussion between students. A noisy classroom often reflects a class of happy, engaged with the lesson, pupils.

5. Music is important to the curriculum. Which of these reasons is often given?

Answer: It is essential to the development of the whole child

One way to look at music education is with the acronym CHUCKLED:
C - creativity/imagination
H - have fun
U - understanding of ourselves and others
C - communicate with others
K - know the soul
L - learn to discipline ourselves
E - express ourselves
D - develops higher level thinking

6. What do "fundamental movement skills" refer to?

Answer: The basic skills needed to play all sports

FMS include static balance; sprint run; vertical jump; catch; hop; side gallop; skip; throw; leap; kick; two-handed strike and dodge.

7. What does planning a lesson involve?

Answer: thinking of desired outcomes and working toward them

Lesson planning involves building on what your students already know and finding a lesson that engages their learning processes.

8. The classroom should reflect the students' interests.

Answer: True

Using your students' prior knowledge and interests creates a sense of belonging within the classroom. It also bridges the gulf between the students' and the teacher's knowledge.

9. A teacher doesn't need to have any knowledge of developmental theory.

Answer: False

Developmental theory (physical, emotional, social and cognitive) provides a foundation for understanding of the learning process and child development.

10. Why is lunchtime important?

Answer: All of these

Learning does not only take place in the classroom!

Source: Author pennygg

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