praxis reading language arts 5002 practice test

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Before beginning work on a group project, students in the group draft a set of rules for their time together, including "one person talks at a time" and "respect each other's ideas." The students can best be described as establishing guidelines for which of the following?
The students can best be described as establishing guidelines for which of the following?
  • A. Individual accountability
  • B. Dynamic oral presentations
  • C. Metacognitive reflection
  • D. Effective collaboration
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

Establishing guidelines primarily relates to fostering a collaborative environment, making effective collaboration the best choice. This involves setting expectations for teamwork, communication, and shared responsibilities among students. Option A, individual accountability, focuses on personal responsibility rather than group dynamics. Option B, dynamic oral presentations, emphasizes presentation skills rather than collaborative processes. Option C, metacognitive reflection, pertains to individual thinking about one’s learning, which does not directly involve establishing guidelines for group interactions. Thus, D aligns most closely with the concept of creating a framework for teamwork.

Other Related Questions

The highlighted phrase best supports the inference that Dr. Frankenstein:
  • A. seeks out great challenges
  • B. knows that life events often disappoint humans
  • C. thinks that he will be able to preserve the human form
  • D. believes that humans are restrained by scientific truths
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

Dr. Frankenstein's pursuit of creating life from inanimate matter illustrates his desire for great challenges, reflecting his ambition and willingness to push boundaries. Option B is incorrect; while disappointment may be a theme, it does not directly relate to his motivations. Option C misinterprets his intentions; he is more focused on the challenge than on preserving human form. Option D suggests a belief in limitations, but Dr. Frankenstein's actions indicate a desire to transcend those very constraints, emphasizing his quest for greatness rather than restraint.
The collaboration activity is known as
  • A. think-pair-share
  • B. literature circles
  • C. fishbowl discussion
  • D. jigsaw strategy
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: D

The jigsaw strategy effectively promotes collaboration by dividing a topic into sections, allowing each student to become an "expert" on their part and then share their knowledge with peers. This method encourages active participation and fosters a sense of responsibility among students. Think-pair-share (A) involves individual reflection followed by partner discussion, but lacks the comprehensive teamwork aspect. Literature circles (B) focus on reading comprehension in small groups, while fishbowl discussions (C) emphasize observation and participation but do not require the same level of collaborative learning as jigsaw. Each of these methods has its merits, but none match the collaborative depth of the jigsaw strategy.
Which TWO of the following scenarios demonstrate proper active listening?
  • A. Lana claps enthusiastically as a speaker concludes.
  • B. Martin raises his hand to ask a speaker a relevant question.
  • C. Juan busily takes notes on the content of a speech.
  • D. Luke looks around the room while a speaker begins.
  • E. Alison smiles at a speaker and nods her head when she agrees.
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: B, C

Active listening involves fully engaging with the speaker and demonstrating understanding and attention. Option B exemplifies this by Martin raising his hand to ask a relevant question, showing he is processing the information and seeking clarification. Option C also reflects active listening, as Juan takes notes, indicating he is focused on the content and intends to retain the information. In contrast, Option A, while enthusiastic, does not reflect engagement with the speaker's message. Option D shows Luke's lack of attention, as looking around suggests distraction. Option E, though positive, does not demonstrate active engagement with the content being presented.
Which of the following parts of a textbook is most useful for locating a specific topic or idea quickly?
  • A. Index
  • B. Credits
  • C. Prologue
  • D. Table of contents
Correct Answer & Rationale
Correct Answer: A

The index is the most effective tool for quickly locating specific topics or ideas within a textbook. It provides a detailed alphabetical listing of subjects, complete with page numbers, allowing for efficient navigation. The credits section acknowledges contributors and sources but does not aid in finding content. The prologue introduces the book's themes and purpose, offering context rather than specific information. The table of contents outlines the main sections and chapters, but it lacks the granularity of the index, making it less effective for pinpointing particular topics.