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551.

Kohlberg's contribution to moral reasoning as advanced from Piaget's theory was that his work with children involved

A. Posing moral dilemmas
B. Observing children in action
C. Asking parents
D. Creating game-like situations
Answer» B. Observing children in action
552.

All the following facts indicate that a child is emotionally and socially fit in a class except

A. Develop good relationships with peers
B. Concentrate on and persist with challenging tasks
C. manage both anger and joy effectively
D. concentrate persistently on competition with Peers
Answer» E.
553.

Which of the following statements support role of environment in the development of a child?

A. Some students quickly process information while others in the same class do not.
B. There has been a steady increase in students' average performance on IQ tests in last few decades.
C. Correlation between IQs of identical twins raised in different homes is as high as 0.75.
D. Physically fit children are often found to be morally good.
Answer» C. Correlation between IQs of identical twins raised in different homes is as high as 0.75.
554.

...... Is the ratio of mental age to the chronological age multiplied by 100.

A. Emotional quotient
B. Intelligence quotient
C. Both
D. None of these
Answer» C. Both
555.

Who is the father of "Theory of Multiple Intelligence"?

A. Gardner
B. Vygotsky
C. Bruner
D. Piaget
Answer» B. Vygotsky
556.

According to Jones, Ruthstrong, help extended by others to a person to assist himself is [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Guidance
B. Counselling
C. Social Scaffolding
D. Instructional Scaffolding
Answer» C. Social Scaffolding
557.

One of the following is the limitation of observation method [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Study of the behaviour of students directly
B. Recording of previously decided behavioural aspects
C. Assessing the behaviour, based on external behaviour only
D. Study of the behaviour of animals and mental patients
Answer» D. Study of the behaviour of animals and mental patients
558.

A Psychology lecturer acquainting his B.Ed. students about the employment opportunities for them after the completion of the course is called [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Educational Guidance    
B. Personal Guidance
C. Vocational Guidance
D. Group Guidance
Answer» D. Group Guidance
559.

Meier - Seashore Art judgment test is used to measure [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Aesthetic Aptitudes         
B. Scholastic Aptitudes
C. Vocational Aptitudes      
D. General Aptitudes
Answer» C. Vocational Aptitudes      
560.

The type of teaching model in which specially trained teacher helps differently abled students by going from one school to another. [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Alternative school model
B. Resource model
C. Dual teaching model
D. Itinerant teaching model
Answer» D. Itinerant teaching model
561.

According to RTE Act - 2009, in Primary schools if the strength of the students is above 200, the teacher pupil ratio excluding Headmaster shall not exceed [APTET-May. -2018-II]

A. 1: 30                
B. 0.0659722222222222
C. 1: 50                
D. 0.0694444444444444
Answer» C. 1: 50                
562.

There are 151 students in a primary school. As per RTE Act -2009 the number of teachers to be placed in the school [APTET-May. -2018-I]

A. 5 primary teachers + one science teacher
B. 4 primary teachers + one language teacher
C. 4 primary teachers + one head teacher
D. 5 primary teachers + one head teacher
Answer» E.
563.

The present performance of an individual that shows the future achievement is    [APTET-May.-2018-I]

A. Interest             
B. Aptitude
C. Attitude            
D. Performance
Answer» C. Attitude            
564.

For observing the behaviour of his students, the teacher himself involved as a player in a game played by the students, this type of observation is [APTET-May.-2018-II]

A. Participatory observation
B. General observation
C. Non-participatory observation
D. Macro observation
Answer» B. General observation
565.

An effective teacher in a classroom, where students come from diverse backgrounds, would: [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]

A. create groups of students with those from the same economic background put together
B. push students from deprived backgrounds to work hard so that they can match up with their peers
C. focus on their cultural knowledge to address individual differences among the group
D. ignore cultural knowledge and treat all his students in a uniform manner
Answer» D. ignore cultural knowledge and treat all his students in a uniform manner
566.

According to the Right to Education Act, 2009, children with special needs should study :  [CTET-Sept.-2016-II]

A. in vocational training centres which would prepare them for life skills
B. at home with their parents and caregivers providing necessary support
C. in special schools created exclusively for them
D. in inclusive education setups with provisions to cater to their individual needs
Answer» E.
567.

Which of the following statements about assessment are correct?   [CTET-Sept.-2016-II] A. Assessment should help students see their strengths and gaps and help the teacher fine- tune her teaching accordingly. B. Assessment is meaningful only if comparative evaluations of students are made. C. Assessment should assess not only memory but also understanding and application. D. Assessment cannot be purposeful if it does not induce fear and anxiety.

A. A and C     
B. B and C
C. A and B           
D. B and D
Answer» B. B and C
568.

Aptitude test plays a significant role in  [TNTET-2011-II]

A. Personal guidance
B. Group guidance
C. Educational guidance
D. Vocational guidance
Answer» E.
569.

A teacher can enhance effective learning in her elementary classroom by :[CTET-Sept.-2016-I]

A. offering rewards for small steps in learning
B. drill and practice
C. encouraging competition amongst her students
D. connecting the content to the lives of the students
Answer» E.
570.

According to NCF, 2005, the role of a teacher has to be: [CTET-Sept.-2016-I]

A. authoritative     
B. dictatorial
C. permissive         
D. facilitative
Answer» E.
571.

Assessment is purposeful if  [CTET-Sept.-2016-I]

A. it induces fear and stress among the students
B. it serves as a feedback for the students as well as the teachers
C. it is done only once at the end of the year
D. comparative evaluations are made to differ- entiate between the students' achievements
Answer» C. it is done only once at the end of the year
572.

Which one of the following best describes a teacher's role in a middle school classroom? [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]

A. Using Powerpoint presentations to give lectures
B. Discouraging multiple perspectives and focusing on uni-dimensional perspective
C. Providing opportunities for discussions
D. Promoting students to compete amongst themselves for the first position
Answer» D. Promoting students to compete amongst themselves for the first position
573.

Which one of the following is a good example of 'scaffolding' (learning of a problem-solving task till the student is able to do it by herself)?  [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]

A. Telling her that she can do it by trying again and again
B. Offering a reward for solving the problem quickly
C. Providing a half-solved example
D. Telling her she cannot go home till she solves the problem
Answer» D. Telling her she cannot go home till she solves the problem
574.

Assessment by only paper-pencil tests [CTET-Feb.-2016-II]

A. limits assessment.
B. promotes holistic assessment.
C. facilitates comprehensive evaluation.
D. facilitates continuous evaluation.
Answer» B. promotes holistic assessment.
575.

Assessment  [CTET-Feb.-2016-I]

A. is a good strategy to label and categories children.
B. should actively promote competitive spirit children.
C. should generate tension and stress to ensure learning.
D. is a way to improve learning.
Answer» E.
576.

Number of verbal and picture tests in Torrance creativity test are respectively [TNTET-2011-II]

A. 5, 3                  
B. 6, 2
C. 7, 2                  
D. 7, 3
Answer» C. 7, 2                  
577.

Which of the following can be evaluated using Bruce Tuckman's Teacher Feedback form [TNTET-2014-II]

A. Behaviour & Creativity
B. Warmth & acceptance
C. Dymanism & Organised demeanor
D. All the above
Answer» E.
578.

First step in Teaching [TNTET-2014-II]

A. Evaluation        
B. Preparation
C. pursuing            
D. Planning
Answer» E.
579.

The amount and type of scaffolding to a child would change depending on the [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. child's innate abilities.
B. mood of the teacher.
C. rewards offered for the task.
D. level of the child's performance.
Answer» E.
580.

As an upper primary school mathematics teacher you believe that [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. students need to possess procedural knowledge even if they don't understand conceptual basis.
B. students' errors provide insights into their thinking.
C. not all children have the ability to study mathematics in upper primary school."
D. boys will learn mathematics without much effort since they are 'born with it' and you need to pay more attention to girls.
Answer» C. not all children have the ability to study mathematics in upper primary school."
581.

Which one of these statements do you agree with? [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. A child's failure is primarily due to lack of parent's education and economic status.
B. A child fails because the government is not giving enough technological resources in schools.
C. A child's failure can be attributed directly to the genetic material he/she has acquired from his/her parents.
D. A child's failure is a reflection on the system and its inability to respond to the child.
Answer» E.
582.

There are a few children in your class who make errors. Which of these is most likely to be your analysis of the situation?  [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. The children have not yet gained conceptual clarity and there is need for you to reflect on your pedagogy.
B. The children have poor intelligence.
C. The children are not interested in studies and want to create indiscipline.
D. The children should not have been promoted to your class.
Answer» B. The children have poor intelligence.
583.

Failure of a child to perform well in class tests leads us to believe that      [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. children are born with certain capabilities and deficits.
B. assessment is objective and can be used to clearly identify failures.
C. there is a need to reflect upon the syllabus, pedagogy and assessment processes.
D. some children are deemed to fail irrespective of how hard the system tries.
Answer» D. some children are deemed to fail irrespective of how hard the system tries.
584.

Which one of the following assessment practices will bring out the best in students?       [CTET-Feb.-2015-II]

A. When the emphasis is laid upon positive correlation between test scores and student ability
B. When students are required to reproduce facts as tested via multiple choice questions
C. When conceptual change and students' alternative solutions are assessed through several different methods of assessment
D. When the marks obtained and the position secured by the student in the class are the ultimate determinants of success
Answer» D. When the marks obtained and the position secured by the student in the class are the ultimate determinants of success
585.

In learning, assessment is essential for  [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. Grades and Marks
B. Screening test
C. Motivation
D. Fostering of the purpose of segregation and Ranking
Answer» D. Fostering of the purpose of segregation and Ranking
586.

Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation is essential for [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. fine tuning of test with the teaching
B. diluting the accountability of the Board of Education
C. correcting less-frequent errors more than more-frequent errors
D. understanding how learning can be observed, recorded and improved upon
Answer» E.
587.

The assessment of students can be used by teachers in teaching to develop insight into [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. identifying the students who need to be promoted to the higher class.
B. not promoting those students who do not meet school standards.         
C. changing the teaching approach according to the learners' need.
D. creating groups of 'bright' and 'weak' students in the class.
Answer» D. creating groups of 'bright' and 'weak' students in the class.
588.

According to NCF 2005, errors are important because they  [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. are an important tool in classifying students into groups of 'passed' and 'failed'.
B. provide a way to the teachers to scold the children.
C. provide an insight into the child's thinking and help to identify solutions.
D. provide space for removing some children from the class.
Answer» D. provide space for removing some children from the class.
589.

Teachers, in order to help learners construct knowledge, need to focus on [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. making sure the learner memorises everything
B. scoress marks obtained by the learner.
C. involving the learner for active participation.
D. mastering learning of concepts by the learner.
Answer» D. mastering learning of concepts by the learner.
590.

Teachers need to create a good classroom environment to facilitate children's learning. To create such a learning environment, which one of the given statements is not true? [CTET-Feb. -2015-I]

A. Approval of the child's efforts
B. Compliance with teachers
C. Acceptance of the child
D. Positive tone of the teacher
Answer» C. Acceptance of the child
591.

To be an effective teacher it is important to [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. emphasize dictating answers from the book.
B. focus on individual learning rather than group activity.
C. avoid disruption caused due to questioning by students.
D. be in touch with each and every child.
Answer» E.
592.

Which one of the following is not a suitable formative assessment task? [CTET-Feb.-2015-I]

A. Open-ended questions
B. Project
C. Observation
D. Ranking the students
Answer» E.
593.

A Class VII student makes errors in Mathematics. As a teacher you would   [CTET-Sept.-2014-II]

A. provide the student the correct answer
B. allow the student to use calculator
C. ask the student to use alternative method or redo it to find out errors on his/ her own
D. show the student where the errors were made and ask the student to redo it
Answer» D. show the student where the errors were made and ask the student to redo it
594.

Students in a class are asked to assemble various artefacts of their work in a notebook, to demonstrate what they can do for their society. What kind of activity is this? [CTET-Sept.-2014-II]

A. Essay type assessment
B. Anecdotal records
C. Problem solving assessment
D. Portfolio assessment
Answer» E.
595.

School Based Assessments  [CTET-Sept.-2014-II]

A. focus on exam techniques rather than outcomes
B. offer less control to the students over what will be assessed
C. improve learning by providing a constructive feedback
D. encourage teaching to the test as they involve frequent testing
Answer» D. encourage teaching to the test as they involve frequent testing
596.

Assessment for learning   [CTET-Sept.-2014-II]

A. Fosters motivation
B. Is done for the purpose of segregation and ranking
C. emphasises the overall importance of grades
D. is an exclusive and a per se assessment activity
Answer» B. Is done for the purpose of segregation and ranking
597.

Learning disabilities in Mathematics can be assessed most appropriately by which of the following tests? [CTET-Sept.-2014-I]

A. Aptitude test      
B. Diagnostic test
C. Screening test    
D. Achievement test
Answer» C. Screening test    
598.

"How do grades differ from marks?" This question belongs to which of the following classes of questions?  [CTET-Sept. -2014-I]

A. Divergent          
B. Analytic
C. Open-ended      
D. Problem-solving
Answer» C. Open-ended      
599.

Teachers who work under School Based Assessment [CTET-Sept.-2014-I]

A. are overburdened as they need to take frequent tests in addition to Monday tests
B. need to assign project work in each subject to individual students
C. observe students minutely on a daily basis to assess their values and attitudes
D. feel a sense of ownership for the system
Answer» E.
600.

Which of the following should be a right way for a teacher who intends to correct errors of his/her students? [CTET-Feb.-2014-II]

A. He/She must correct every error of his/her students even if it requires late sitting in the school
B. He/She should correct less-frequent errors more often than high-frequent and generality errors
C. He/She should correct errors that interfere with the general meaning and understandability
D. He/She should not correct errors if it irritates children
Answer» D. He/She should not correct errors if it irritates children