Praxis Exam 5001
Question 1 of 5.
As part of a classroom activity, students read and annotate a one-page piece of text. Then, the teacher acts as a discussion leader and asks an open-ended question about the text. Students do not have to raise their hand to speak but are mindful of making sure their classmates have adequate time to speak as well. All students have a chance to speak, and they support their comments with text evidence. The conversation lasts for fifteen minutes, with the overall goal being a deeper understanding of the text. The activity described is best categorized as which of the following?
A. Fishbowl
B. Socratic seminar
C. Think-pair-share
D. Literature circle
Explanation: A Socratic seminar is characterized by a structured, collaborative dialogue where students explore a text by asking and answering open-ended questions. The teacher facilitates rather than directs, and students are expected to support their ideas with evidence from the text, which matches this description perfectly.
Question 2 of 5.
Which THREE of the following statements best describe how improved fluency impacts a student's comprehension?
A. Students experience greater comprehension and ability to make connections to the text.
B. Students are able to monitor intonation and punctuation to understand meaning of the text.
C. Students are able to focus on the meaning of the text rather than on laboring through reading the words.
D. Students experience a neutral effect on their comprehension but develop a faster reading rate.
E. Students are able to recall facts at a higher rate as they gain automaticity.
Explanation: Fluency frees up cognitive resources for comprehension. Choices A, B, and C describe this directly: better comprehension/connections (A), using prosody for meaning (B), and focusing on meaning over decoding (C). Choice D is incorrect because fluency positively impacts comprehension, and choice E over-simplifies comprehension to just fact recall.
Question 3 of 5.
In which of the following words is the time underlined?
A. Cat
B. Mock
C. Throw
D. Dance
Explanation: The 't' in 'dance' represents the /t/ sound. In 'cat' it's /t/, in 'mock' it's /k/, in 'throw' it's /θ/ (voiceless th). The question tests phonemic awareness of the /t/ phoneme.
Question 4 of 5.
Research indicates that the most effective way to help a student with limited English proficiency to maximize the acquisition of English is to provide
A. audiotapes that drill in Standard English pronunciation
B. tutoring in the grammar of Standard English
C. placement in a reading group that includes others who use the student's first language
D. a classroom environment that openly accepts the student's language and expression
Explanation: Research in language acquisition emphasizes that a safe, affirming environment that values the student's home language and identity is crucial for reducing anxiety and promoting risk-taking, which accelerates English language acquisition.
Question 5 of 5.
Which of the following correctly identifies the number of phonemes in the word "twice"?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 5
Explanation: The word "twice" has four phonemes: /t/ /w/ /Ä«/ /s/. Phonemes are the smallest units of sound, and the 'e' is silent.