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Expand All | Collapse All Each multiple-choice question has four answer choices. Read each question and its answer choices carefully and choose the ONE best answer. During the test you should try to answer all questions. Even if you are unsure of an answer, it is better to guess than not to answer a question at all. You will NOT be penalized for choosing an incorrect response. Objective 0001 |
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What is the median for the set of test scores shown?
- 65
- 68
- 73
- 78
To find the median of a data set, locate the value in the middle of the data set when all the values are arranged in numerical order. This stem and leaf plot has tens digits as the stems in the left hand column and ones digits as the leaves in the right hand column, as indicated by the key at the bottom. In a stem and leaf plot the values are already ordered. There are 13 test scores shown in this stem and leaf plot, so the middle value will be in the seventh position. The seventh value in the list is 73.
Objective 0011
Apply knowledge of measurement and data and strategies for teaching these concepts to students.
19. Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows.
The diagram is a spinner divided into three equal parts, labeled red, green, and blue.
A spinner is divided into thirds and each third is shaded a different color, as shown in the diagram. If the radius of the spinner is 6 inches, what is the perimeter of the green section of the spinner?
- 16 pi
- 22 pi
- 4 pi plus 12
- 12 pi plus 12
The green section of the spinner has three edges, the curved edge that is one third the circumference of the circle and two straight edges that are each equal to the radius of the circle. To find the circumference of a circle, multiply the diameter of the circle by pi. This spinner has diameter of 12 inches so the circumference of this spinner is 12 pi. One third of that is 12 pi over 3 equals 4 pi. The radius of the spinner is 6 inches so the perimeter of the green section is 4 pi plus 6 plus 6 equals 4 pi plus 12
Objective
0012
Apply knowledge of geometry and strategies for teaching geometry concepts to students.
20. Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows.
The diagram shows 4 lines that intersect to form a 4 sided interior shape. From top to bottom, one line has points A, B, C, and D. From top to bottom, the opposite line has points E, F, G, and H. A third line passes through points B and F. The fourth line passes through points C and G.
The diagram shows a sketch of the relative positions of four lines on a plane. If angle FBC is congruent to angle DCG, then which of the following statements must be true?
- Line B C is parallel to line F G.
- Line B F is perpendicular to line C B.
- Line C G is parallel to line B F.
- Line F G is perpendicular to line C G.
Corresponding angles are formed when a transversal passes through two lines. The angles that are in the same position in terms of the transversal are called corresponding angles. Two lines are parallel if the corresponding angles formed by the transversal passing through them are congruent. Angles F B C and D C G are corresponding angles for the two lines C G and B F with transversal A D. Line C G is parallel to line B F.
Objective 0013
Understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and society.
21. Which of the following activities is most likely to promote students' understanding of the concept of cause and effect in science?
- using leaves and a taxonomic key to identify the types of trees present near the school
- recording the time it takes for bean seeds to germinate when given different amounts of water
- creating cross-sectional models of the Earth with clay to illustrate the thicknesses of different layers
- tracking the daily high and low temperatures of two nearby cities during a three month period
A cause and effect relationship is a relationship in which one event results in the occurrence of another event. The only response option that addresses this type of relationship is the activity in which bean seeds are given different amounts of water (event 1) and students record the amount of time it takes for the seeds to germinate (event 2).
Objective 0013
Understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and society.
22. A second grade teacher is planning to read a book to the class as a way of introducing students to the variety of geographic features on Earth's surface. Which of the following types of books is likely to be most effective in stimulating students' interest in the subject matter?
- a book that explains the role of plate tectonics in the formation of mountains
- a biography of one of the first people to reach the summit of Mount Everest
- a book about a migrating bird that describes how the land below changes during its journey
- a field guide that describes the characteristics of mountains, canyons, deserts, and waterways
The book about the migrating bird would be most effective in stimulating the interest of second graders in the different geographic features of Earth's surface. The story would build students' background knowledge of the subject and their vocabulary in an engaging way. It also would help students make connections between geographic features they are familiar with and those found in other parts of the world.
Objective 0014
Understand the use of scientific investigations and inquiry
skills and apply principles and procedures, including safety practices, related to the design and implementation of scientific investigations.
23. Fourth-grade students have planted a garden at their school and find signs that an animal has eaten some of their vegetables. The students offer several ideas about what happened to their growing crops. Which of the following student statements represents a reasoned argument rather than a speculation?
- "Deer tracks are in the garden; deer likely ate our crops."
- "I saw a raccoon on the street earlier this week; a raccoon likely ate our crops."
- "A dog from a nearby house is allowed to run off leash; the dog likely ate our crops."
- "I read that rabbits like to eat vegetables; a rabbit likely ate our crops."
Unlike speculation, reasoned arguments are supported by evidence. The response implicating the deer as the cause of the disappearance of the garden vegetables is the only argument that is supported by observable evidence: the presence of deer tracks in the garden.
Objective 0015
Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and interconnections of the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences.
24. Which of the following processes illustrates a conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy?
- the wind spins a turbine that is used to produce electricity
- the heat from an oven burner is transferred to the handle of a saucepan
- a green plant uses light from the sun to synthesize glucose
- a rock sitting at the top of a hill is dislodged and begins to roll downward
Potential energy may be thought of as stored energy or energy that is associated with the position of an object. Kinetic energy is energy that is associated with motion. The stored energy in the rock (potential energy) is converted to energy of motion (kinetic energy) as the rock begins to roll downward from the top of the hill.
Objective 0015
Understand the fundamental concepts,
principles, and interconnections of the life sciences, the physical sciences, and Earth and space sciences.
25. Students in a third grade class are using weather journals to collect and record temperature data for a variety of locations within Illinois, including Chicago. Students notice that in the fall and early winter average temperatures in Chicago are not as cold as those in the outlying cities. This geographic difference in temperature is best explained by:
- the seasonal effect of the polar jet stream in Illinois.
- the high specific heat capacity of the water of Lake Michigan.
- the increased exposure to solar energy associated with Chicago's latitudinal location.
- the decrease in elevation associated with land along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Large bodies of water, like Lake Michigan, absorb heat and release heat at a slower rate than the surrounding land and air. This is due to the high specific heat capacity of water. As a result, locations near the lake are typically cooler in the summer and warmer in the fall and early winter before the lake freezes.
Objective 0016
Understand the structures and functions of government; the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States; and the
skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for successful participation in civic life.
26. Which of the following excerpts from the Illinois Constitution would be most useful for an upper elementary teacher to use in examining with students the concept of due process?
- "The House of Representatives has the sole power to conduct legislative investigations to determine the existence of cause for impeachment and, by the vote of a majority of the members elected, to impeach Executive and Judicial officers."1
- "The recall of the Governor may be proposed by a petition signed by a number of electors equal in number to at least 15 percent of the total votes cast for governor in the preceding gubernatorial election, with at least 100 signatures from each of at least 25 separate counties.� not more than 150 days after an affidavit has been filed with the State Board of Elections�"1
- "No person shall be denied the right to register to vote or to cast a ballot in an election based on race, color, ethnicity, status as a member of a language minority, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or income."1
- "In criminal prosecutions, the accused shall have the right to appear and defend in person and by counsel; to demand the nature and cause of the accusation and have a copy thereof; to be confronted with the witnesses against him or her and... to compel the attendance of witnesses in his or her behalf; and to have a speedy public trial..."1
Due process is defined as the constitutional guarantee that no person may be deprived of life, liberty, or property without fair legal proceedings. According to due process requirements, individuals must be given notice of legal proceedings and the opportunity to defend themselves and confront their accusers.
Objective
0017
Understand the interrelationships of economic and political principles, concepts, and systems and their relationship to historical and contemporary developments in Illinois, the United States, and the world.
27. Proponents of U S trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement left paren N A F T A right paren are most likely to cite which of the following benefits as a reason for their support?
- lower consumer prices
- reduced competition for businesses
- lower cost of production resources
- reduced regulatory burdens
Trade agreements between the United States and other countries are designed to encourage free trade by reducing or eliminating tariffs, quotas, and other governmental limitations on trade. Free trade allows each country to specialize in goods it can produce more efficiently and cheaply and without added costs from tariffs, all of which are likely to result in lower prices for consumers.
Objective 0017
Understand the interrelationships of economic and political principles, concepts, and systems and their relationship to historical and contemporary developments in Illinois, the United States, and the world.
28. An upper elementary teacher is preparing a series of lessons on the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and the legal barriers to voting confronting African Americans before this legislation was enacted. Which of the following student activities would likely be most useful for deepening students' understanding of the meaning and significance of the Voting Rights Act?
- researching social, economic, and other differences between northern and southern states at the time the legislation passed
- reading and discussing excerpts from speeches and writing by individuals who fought for the legislation
- using age-appropriate resources to write an account of the steps and procedures that were used to draft and pass the legislation
- reviewing and analyzing those sections of the U S Constitution that are most relevant to the legislation
Primary sources and eye-witness accounts are valuable sources of information about the perspectives, goals, and experiences of individuals involved in a historical event or era. The speeches and writings of people engaged in the debate over the Voting Rights Act of 1965 can provide a unique perspective on the issues that led to the creation of the act, the struggles involved in its passage, and the personal and social circumstances that influenced the individuals who supported it.
Objective 0018
Understand major principles, concepts, and phenomena of geography, sociology, and culture and the interrelationships between people and their environment.
29. Which of the following geographic questions focuses on a formal region rather than a functional or perceptual region?
- What patterns are evident in the distribution of ethnic groups within the city of Chicago, Illinois?
- How is the movement of a train station from one suburban town in Illinois to another expected to affect the two towns?
- In what areas of the Sunbelt have populations increased most rapidly over the past three decades?
- How did the natural resources found in various areas of the Midwestern United States influence the development of local economies?
Formal regions are defined by the presence of shared traits that are found throughout the area and that distinguish them from surrounding areas. Examples include countries, states, and cities. The city of Chicago is a precisely bounded formal region defined by its uniformity of law and administration. The question in response A addresses information relevant to the area defined by that precise political boundary.
Objective 0018
Understand major principles, concepts, and phenomena of geography, sociology, and culture and the interrelationships between people and their environment.
30. In the early history of the United States, conflicts between Native American populations and European settlers most often focused on differences in cultural views and values related to:
- wealth and social status.
- the role of religion in society.
- land ownership and use.
- the concept of community.
Many factors contributed to the development of conflict between Native Americans and European settlers in the colonial period, including demands for food, livestock damage to Native American crops, and dishonest traders. But as European settlements grew, the European view of private land ownership increasingly deprived Native Americans of their access to crop lands and hunting grounds and eventually excluded many from their ancestral homelands. Europeans who failed to recognize Native Americans' communal perspectives on hunting grounds and unoccupied areas of land often perceived these ideas as a threat to their communities. The resulting tensions led to many conflicts.
Objective 0019
Understand historical, cultural, and societal contexts for the arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance) and the interrelationships among the arts.
31. Which of the following activities would best foster students� ability to appreciate a piece of classical music?
- providing students with English translations of Italian terms noted in the score of the composition
- helping students recognize the expressive qualities of the composition
- instructing students to draw the contour of the main melody of the composition with a pencil
- asking students to invent rhymed lyrics that fit the meter of the composition
Composers use musical elements to express mood in the music they create. For example, composers of classical music often evoke a sad mood through the encoded use of minor key and slow tempo. Students may not be able to readily identify such expressive sound qualities in a piece of classical music. Helping them to listen for such expressive qualities will most likely enhance their appreciation of what they are listening to.
Objective 0019
Understand historical, cultural, and societal contexts for the arts (visual arts, music, drama, dance) and the interrelationships among the arts.
32. The duties of a choreographer for a dance performance are most closely aligned to which of the following duties of a theatre director?
- adjusting the pace of dialogue
- helping actors discover their characters
- blocking each scene
- analyzing the script for meaning
A choreographer serves a similar role to a theatre director in that both are the artistic leaders of their respective productions. Choreographers design the form and movements of dancers in a dance performance. The focus on visual composition and the arrangement of bodies on stage is closely aligned with a theatre director's task of blocking�positioning actors on stage for dramatic effect and to ensure that the audience has unobstructed sight lines of the actors.
Objective 0020
Understand concepts, techniques, and materials related to the visual arts, music, drama, and dance and how to provide students with learning opportunities that encourage them to express
themselves through the arts.
33. One area of a painting is an abstract shape painted orange. Which of the following colors painted alongside the orange shape would most enhance or intensify the color of the orange shape?
- blue
- red
- green
- yellow
Orange and blue are complementary colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. When complementary colors are mixed, they cancel each other out and produce a neutral color. When they appear side by side, they contrast sharply with each other, which has the effect of enhancing or intensifying each color.
Objective 0020
Understand concepts, techniques, and materials related to the visual arts, music, drama, and dance and how to provide students with learning opportunities that encourage them to express themselves through the arts.
34. Which of the following steps would most likely come first in developing a Dance assessment instrument?
- asking the physical education teacher to describe the physical fitness of the students
- choosing a time during the academic year to administer the assessment
- creating a scoring rubric that represents performance expectations
- designing learning objectives for measureable learning experiences
The first task in developing an assessment tool is to clearly articulate the learning objectives that will be assessed. Learning objectives describe student outcomes for learning experiences that are observable and measurable.
Objective 0021
Understand fundamental concepts, principles, and practices related to movement, sports, and team-building skills and the role of physical activity in promoting students� personal, social, and
cognitive development.
35. For a first-grade physical activity, the teacher scatters carpet squares around the gymnasium. Each student finds a carpet square and listens to the teacher's challenge below.
"Imagine that you are inside a giant bubble that has landed on your carpet square. How can you move inside your bubble? How many different ways can you bend and stretch without moving off your carpet square?
"Next, imagine that you and your bubble float off your carpet square and begin moving on a gentle breeze. Float around the room without bumping into anyone so your bubbles do not burst. Move forward, backward, and sideways. Float back to your carpet square on my signal."
Which of the following types of movement concepts are students primarily exploring in this activity?
- spatial awareness concepts such as self- and general space, direction, pathways, and levels
- balance and weight bearing concepts such as center of gravity, base of support, and sequential transfer of body weight
- relationship concepts such as over or under, in front of or behind, or next to or far from objects
- effort awareness concepts such as strong and light force, fast and slow time, and interrupted and sustained flow
In this activity, students are exploring spatial awareness concepts. While on their carpet squares, students remain in personal or self-space. When the students leave their carpet squares to move around the gymnasium, they are traveling in general space. This type of activity encourages students to distinguish between self-space and general space, respect the self-space of others, and move within general space safely and with control. As students bend and stretch in self-space, they are likely to move their bodies at low, middle, or high levels and in different directions—up or down, forward or backward, and to the right or left. Moving in general space while avoiding others prompts students to travel in different directions; in straight, curved, or zigzag pathways; and, if they are required to duck or dodge, at different levels.
Objective 0021
Understand fundamental concepts, principles, and practices related to movement, sports, and team-building skills and the role of physical activity in promoting students� personal, social, and
cognitive development.
36. Research on physical activity and its effects on cognitive development suggests that there is a strong link between regular participation in purposeful vigorous aerobic activity and enhancement of which type of skills?
- deductive reasoning skills such as general-to-specific thinking and narrowing a theory to a hypothesis that could be tested
- rhythmic and musical composition skills such as distinguishing among musical elements and genres and interpreting musical notations
- executive functioning skills such as planning and organizing, controlling emotions and impulsivity, and remembering instructions for a task
- linguistic skills such as facility in learning multiple languages; transfer of language skills; and bilingualism in reading, writing, and speaking
Research studies show a positive relationship between aerobic activity and increases in volume in the hippocampus, a brain structure that plays a key role in executive functioning and management, learning, and working memory. In 2013, the Illinois Public Health Institute (I P H I) prepared for the Illinois Enhanced Physical Education Task Force a review of the research on the relationship between physical activity, fitness, and improved academic achievement and cognitive functioning. This review confirmed the link between regular participation in moderate-to-vigorous aerobic activity and the development and enhancement of executive functioning and management, which is associated with the cognitive processes necessary for goal-directed cognition and behavior. These cognitive processes include self-regulatory tasks such as focusing attention and maintaining self-control, as well as information processing and management tasks such as remembering instructions, storing and retrieving information from working memory, reasoning and problem solving, and planning and scheduling.
Objective 0022
Understand the systems of the human body; health-related and skill-related fitness components, concepts, and practices; and interrelationships between fitness and body systems.
37. In a health and wellness lesson, a fifth-grade class creates the list below of potential adverse health effects on the body's circulatory system. Which of the following lifestyle behaviors is most closely associated with these negative effects on personal health?
- lowers oxygen content of blood to the heart, causing high blood pressure
- inhibits oxygen transportation to brain and other organs
- makes blood "stickier," which can lead to clotting
- damages the lining of the arteries, which can lead to atherosclerosis
- reduces blood flow to extremities and decreases peripheral circulation
- binge drinking alcohol
- smoking tobacco products
- consuming refined sugars
- using anabolic steroids
Smoking tobacco products has damaging effects on multiple body systems, including the circulatory system. The carbon monoxide in tobacco smoke attaches to hemoglobin (the oxygen-carrying component in red blood cells) more easily than oxygen does, resulting in a decrease in oxygen transported to the body's tissues and organs. The oxygen content of blood to the heart is reduced, which can cause high blood pressure and increased heart rate. Chemicals in tobacco smoke also damage cells that form the lining of blood vessels. Thus, smokers are at an increased risk of developing atherosclerotic disease, in which coronary arteries become narrowed by a gradual buildup of fatty material within their walls. Smoking also raises the levels of the protein that causes blood to clot, thereby increasing platelet aggregation and the stickiness of blood. This increases the risk of stroke and heart attack due to blockages of the blood supply.
Objective 0022
Understand the systems of the human body; health-related and skill-related fitness components, concepts, and practices; and interrelationships between fitness and body systems.
38. Which of the following statements best explains why animal walks and dance poses that require students to lower their hips near or below knee level (e.g., frog stand, duck walk, grand plié) are now considered unsafe?
- They hyperextend the neck, placing excess weight on cervical vertebrae.
- They cause the back to overarch, stressing the muscles and discs in the lower back.
- They overstretch the hip flexor muscles, causing muscle fibers and tendons to tear.
- They place excessive pressure on knee ligaments and cartilage, leading to strains.
During physical activities, the use of appropriate fitness principles and practices helps safeguard students against injuries. Some movement activities and fitness exercises that may have been traditionally used in elementary education are no longer considered safe. Animal walks and poses such as the duck walk and the frog stance require students to perform deep knee bends, which are contraindicated because of their potential to strain the ligaments and cartilage of the knees. The grand pli� ballet position is performed by turning the feet outward and fully bending both knees until the thighs are nearly horizontal. For a novice dancer, this amounts to performing a deep squat with feet turned out, heels raised, and pelvis tucked, which places excessive stress on the knees.
Objective 0023
Understand principles and practices related to personal, family, and community health and safety and
ways to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them make sound health-related decisions.
39. Which of the following foods are good sources of the carbohydrates used to make the glucose and glycogen that students need to fuel daily physical activities?
- nuts, cheese, and eggs
- poultry, pork, and lean beef
- whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
- seeds, oils, and canned and wild-caught fish
Nutrient choices influence overall health, body composition, and availability of energy. Carbohydrates provide energy to the cells of the body. Simple carbohydrates include naturally occurring sugars such as fruits, which are easily digested and provide quick energy. Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and vegetables take longer to digest, creating a slow, steady increase in blood glucose and longer-lasting energy. Once consumed, carbohydrates break down into sugars and travel to the liver, where they are converted into glucose. Via the bloodstream, glucose travels to the body's tissues and organs, including the muscles and the brain, where it is used as energy. Unused glucose is stored in the liver and skeletal muscles in the form of glycogen, which can be used later for energy as needed.
Objective 0023
Understand principles and practices related to personal, family, and community health
and safety and ways to provide students with knowledge and skills that will help them make sound health-related decisions.
40. Small groups of fifth-grade students will apply the steps in the decision-making model below to hypothetical health-related situations. Each group chooses a health-related issue and documents the process used to make a decision that will help resolve the issue.
Decision-Making Steps
- Define the problem/decision to be made.
- Identify important criteria for the decision and the result.
- Consider all possible options.
- Weigh the consequences of solutions against the likelihood of satisfying the criteria.
- Choose the best option.
- Evaluate and monitor the solution.
Which of the following tasks should be carried out by the students during Step 4?
- developing a plan for carrying out the decision and monitoring its effectiveness
- reviewing group member roles and responsibilities in a collaborative decision-making process
- determining exactly what resources will be needed to implement a decision or course of action
- analyzing factors that affect each option and identifying probable outcomes of decisions
In this decision-making process, Step 4 involves tasks such as checking alternative options and decision choices against sound, relevant health knowledge and the goals and desired results of the decision-making task. During this step, it is appropriate for students to examine factors that are likely to affect decisions or courses of action, consider the pros and cons of different options, and compare the advantages and disadvantages of various options. In addition, students should attempt to predict potential outcomes and evaluate potential consequences of alternative decisions. Using a systematic decision-making process helps students determine an appropriate course of action and provides them with valuable practice in using decision-making skills to enhance personal health and safety.
References
1Source for sample multiple-choice question #26: Constitution of the State of Illinois, adopted December 15, 1970.