Question 1

Which letters should be taught first to students who are learning handwriting?

Accepted Answer

A)   The letters of the alphabet in sequential order.
B)   Any letter in the lower case
C)   Any letter in the upper case
D)   The letters in each student's name.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 2

What form of handwriting is preferred in most general education settings because it resembles book print?

Accepted Answer

A)   Mixed print
B)   Manuscript
C)   Cursive
D)   D'NealianE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered a positive effect from using computers and technology to assist students with the writing process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Students produce longer pieces of text.
B)   Students are more motivated to write.
C)   Technology could scaffold student learning.
D)   Use of computers can be used as a substitute for paper and pencil tasks.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Explain three key areas that teachers should consider when creating a spelling program and outline two strategies that may be incorporated in the program.

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Question 5

Why should informal assessment receive primary attention when measuring the full scope of written expression?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because teachers are not permitted to administer formal assessments.
B)   Informal assessments are quicker and easier to give than any other form.
C)   Formal assessments typically cannot measure the full scope of written expression.
D)   Because research says it should.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which form of assessment typically is used most in measuring handwriting skills?

Accepted Answer

A)   Standardized testing
B)   Informal assessment
C)   Criterion-referenced methods
D)   Commercially produced testsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The process approach to writing represents all of the following ideas, except one. Pick the one that does not apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Maintains a balance between the extremes of decontextualized teaching of mechanics and the de-emphasized and incidental teaching of skills.
B)   Focuses on skills that would benefit students in learning to write, such as diagramming sentences.
C)   Links instruction on skills to the context of real writing opportunities.
D)   Includes a focus on the author's role and the author's ideas over the use of correct grammar.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Why are portfolios particularly appropriate for writing assessment?

Accepted Answer

A)   Because writing assignments are typically longer than others and need to be stored using tools that have more space.
B)   They enable teachers to involve students in the evaluation of their own writing samples.
C)   They make writing samples more presentable.
D)   They are the only form of standardized assessment that accurately measures written expression.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Why is spelling a unique area of concern for educators?

Accepted Answer

A)   It has received the least amount of attention from researchers.
B)   There is only one possible correct answer.
C)   Few instructional aides exist for teaching spelling.
D)   It is the most time consuming component of instruction.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The general goal of the post writing process is:

Accepted Answer

A)   to communicate and express oneself in written form.
B)   to enable students to communicate effectively with others while achieving personal satisfaction in the process.
C)   to effectively combine input, motivation and purpose and produce a piece of meaningful text.
D)   revision.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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