WGU D658 EXAM QUESTIONS

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WGU D658 EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -60 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert- Explanation Question 1: A teacher focuses on students' inner mental activities and how they think when designing lessons. Which learning theory is described?

• Constructivism
• Cognitivism
• Connectivism
• Behaviorism

Answer:

• Cognitivism

Question 2: How can environment differentiation be accomplished?

• By providing various ways for students to engage with or access lesson material.
• By allowing students to have a choice in how they showcase their learning.
• By creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supporting space for all learners
• By allowing students to explore the material in ways that resonate with them.

Answer:

• By creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supporting space for all learners

Question 3: What is one effective use of formative assessment data?

• Making major changes to the established curriculum
• Evaluate the effectiveness of potential exam questions
• Varying instruction based on identifying learning styles.
• Determining which students should be held back one grade.

Answer:

• Varying instruction based on identifying learning styles.

Question 4: Example of Content accommodation?

• A teacher uses a simplified set of learning objectives for one particular student.
• A teacher gives one student broken down instructions for a class worksheet
• A teacher reduces the total workload for one student to include fewer assignments
• A teacher provides a student with a simplified text that includes fewer vocabulary words.

Answer:

• A teacher gives one student broken down instructions for a class worksheet

Question 5: What is the primary benefit of integrating summative assessment data into future instructional planning?

• It eliminates the need for formative assessments during the learning process.
• It provides a basis for grading students without the need for further instructional

adjustments.

• It discourages any changes to the teaching methodology, maintaining a consistent approach.
• It allows educators to refine their teaching strategies and curriculum to better meet student

needs.

Answer:

• It allows educators to refine their teaching strategies and curriculum to better meet student needs.

Question 6: Which term represents an accurate characterization of differentiation?

• Unstructured
• Flexible
• Traditional
• Standardized

Answer:

• Flexible

Question 7: Which area of instruction benefits from the consideration of assessment data?

• Adjust lecture tone for clarity
• Choosing relevant content standards
• Identifying student interest
• Planning for differentiated instruction

Answer:

• Planning for differentiated instruction

Question 8: How should a teacher recognize and include community assets in culturally responsive pedagogy?

• By addressing consistent misconceptions
• By presenting content in a variety of ways
• By building shared local experiences
• By encouraging peer eval

Answer:

• By building shared local experiences

Question 9: A teacher splits students into teams for a game. The students work together to identify bones of the skeletal system. The game is designed to help address the standard, "Identify the major bones of the skeletal system." Which instructional strategy is described?

• Cooperative learning
• Direct instruction
• Experiential learning
• Individual studies

Answer:

• Cooperative learning

Question 10: Standard: Divide multi-digit integers by one-digit integers using standard long division. What strategy should the teacher use to efficiently present new information in a lesson addressing this standard?

• Present the content directly with a clear and structured approach.
• Have students develop custom long division manipulatives
• Use peer teaching to allow students to share division approaches
• Give students a worksheet with several division problems

Answer:

• Present the content directly with a clear and structured approach.

Question 11: What is the benefit of incorporating the key questions of backward design into lesson planning?It allows teachers to prioritize activities over learning outcomes.It ensures that each element of the lesson aligns with the desired educational outcomes.It simplifies lesson planning to basic administrative tasks.It eliminates the need for adjustments or revisions in the teaching process.

Answer:

It ensures that each element of the lesson aligns with the desired educational outcomes.