Deck 5: Mastering Instructional Planning

Question 1

Most schools do not use curriculum guides.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Which is the best example of a student learning goal? The students will

A)list five of the original thirteen colonies.
B)present a three-minute oral report about a current issue.
C)communicate effectively in a variety of ways.
D)analyze a written report for clarity and cohesiveness.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In lesson planning, the term instructional goal best describes

A)a detailed outline of what is to be taught.
B) a brief description of what the students will do as a consequence of the lesson. ​
C)an outline of student entry-level behaviors.
D) post-instruction assessment of student performance. ​

Answer 3

B

Question 4

What differentiates a lesson plan from an activity plan?

Question 5

Which best describes a lesson plan?

A)a statement of what activities and assignments students will do in a given class period
B) an activity schedule for the school day ​
C)margin notes in textbooks
D)a block of time for teaching a specific task

Question 6

Specific learning outcomes specify

A)student concepts to be learned.
B)student observable behaviors.
C)student achievement data.
D)student attitudes.

Question 7

How do you think long range planning affects instruction? What about lesson planning? Describe the differences.

Question 8

The authors strongly suggest that

A)lesson plans be evaluated after use.
B)lesson design is truly an art.
C) teachers need not reflect on lesson design. ​
D)school districts require new plans each year.

Question 9

The best technique for obtaining information regarding student entry skills and readiness levels to be successful for a planned activity is

A)classroom observations.
B)sociograms.
C)administering a pretest.
D) review of the cumulative folder. ​

Question 10

One factor that affects planning is school considerations.

Question 11

Generalizations are inferential statements that express a relationship between two or more concepts.

Question 12

One aspect of planning in which expert teachers differ from novice teachers is in

A)using a limited set of resources.
B)using interdependent planning levels.
C)establishing necessary content and procedures.
D)specifying goals and outcomes.

Question 13

Beyond formal curriculum, teachers can utilize colleagues, local libraries, and governmental agencies as resources for their lesson planning.

Question 14

In lesson planning, the term unit best describes

A)an outline of how the lesson will be taught.
B) the name of the larger element of instruction of which the particular lesson is a part. ​
C)a brief justification of why students should learn what is being taught.
D)a checklist of everything the student needs.

Question 15

In lesson planning, the term rationale best describes

A)a brief justification of why students should learn what is being taught.
B) a description of what students will be able to do as a consequence of the lesson. ​
C)an outline of how the lesson will be taught.
D)outcomes students are to achieve on completion of the total unit of instruction.

Question 16

Why is "reflection" important to lesson planning?

Question 17

Preplanning steps to consider before focusing on unit or lesson planning should include

A)lesson evaluation and revision notes.
B) objectives and rationale for lessons. ​
C) long-range plans, content, student entry skills, and learning activities. ​
D)rationale, procedures, and evaluation.

Question 18

Describe how knowledge, skill, and attitudinal outcomes differ instructionally.

Question 19

Preplanning includes unit planning.

Question 20

How could you use the Kaplan Matrix in designing a content-concept lesson?

Question 21

The key to using the Kaplan Matrix to plan units and lesson activities is:

A)the sequence of performance objectives and activities.
B)the hands-on "syntheses" activities.
C)the "knowledge and comprehension" of the specified concepts.
D)the "application" of the performance objectives.

Question 22

What does an "inclusive" classroom require?

A)Teachers will treat all students equally in the classroom
B)Teachers will use a variety of teaching methods
C)Teachers will make accommodations for learning
D)All of the above

Question 23

When teachers include ideas from several content areas in their units, they are creating

A)historical concepts.
B)a unit plan.
C)interdisciplinary thematic units.
D)long-range plans.

Question 24

According to research, which considerations most influence teacher planning?

A)time and proven activities
B)students' ages and test scores
C)standards and instructional objectives
D)teacher interests and teaching strategies

Question 25

Where is the best place for teachers to find instructional goals?

A)classroom textbooks
B)the school library
C)the Internet
D)curriculum guides