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Praxis 2 Elementary Education Vocab

Subjects : praxis, teaching
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1. Literal and figurative meanings of words - metaphors - similies - patterns of language






2. Eight stages of human development






3. Math word problems






4. Writing






5. Steer children into the practice of becoming physically active throughout their lifetimes - improve academic achievement and ability to gain knowledge






6. Use of place value and hundreds and thousands






7. An attachment to the end or beginningof base or root words. A generic term that describes prefixes and suffixes word parts 'fixed to' either the beginnings of words (prefixes) or the ending of words (suffixes). For example - the word disrespectfulhas






8. Movements or skills become natural and completed without thought






9. Collect information about a student to use in assessment throughout the period of instruction






10. Context embedded






11. Students involved and motivated in learning process - children create situation of learning meaningful to them.






12. You give a list of vocabulary words in L2. Classes are taught in L1.






13. A strategy taught to help students use parts of words they have learned to attack words that are unfamiliar






14. Theory of moral development






15. Taught gradually in the context of meaningful reading






16. Direct instruction - model - guided practice - application






17. Collection of completed student work selected by the student and the teacher






18. Genre - content - structure - language of text - prior knowledge






19. Ability to understand sound structure of language






20. Integrates other subjects - promotes symbol systems - improves language - uses higher order thinking skills - allows creative self - expression - develops independence - self - concept and self confidence - encourages use of personal strengths - enha






21. State question - formulate hypothesis - describe variables - indicate controls - collect data - organize data - use mathematical applications - conclusion - enrichment activities






22. Recognize and name letters of the alphabet - print knowledge - phonemic awareness






23. Understand basic economic concepts and issues - recite economic facts about the US - explain historical events from economic perspective - trace historical economic patterns - compare economic systems - make decisions and realize decisions affect sel






24. Task analysis - guided practice at conclusion of leve - closure activity - homework as a form of practice - writing to express mathematical thinking - cooperative learning






25. Pre - place - value - more and less - doubling or near doubling






26. Phonemic awareness instruction - phonics - spelling - reading fluency - grammar - writing - reading comprehension strategies






27. Congitively undemanding






28. Face to face conversation






29. Standardized reading test - portfolios - profile - performance task - anecdotal records






30. Used prior to occurence of inappropriate behavior - use positive interaction - elimiate differential treatment - and prompting






31. Use language above abilities - repeat key words - slow speech rate - clearly articulate - avoid using difficult words - simplify materials






32. Experiential Learning






33. Physical education






34. A strategy where the teacher reads a line or passage with good expression - and calls on students to read it back. This is a good technique to use with Emergent Readers to help them build reading fluency.






35. I.Input ----- II.Intake ------ III.Acquisitions ------ IV.Access ------ V.Output






36. Microsystem - mesosystem - exosystem - macrosystem






37. Involves the ability to: research & explore - question & analyze - and make changes to both lessons and curriculum based on learning results experienced in the classroom.






38. Context reduced






39. A theory advanced by George A. Miller who stressed the idea that short - term memory could only hold 5-9 chunks of information (seven plus or minus two). The term chunk represents any meaningful unit (i.e. - digits - words - pictures - etc.). The con






40. Level of readiness must be reached to learn






41. Cognitive - behavioral - developmental - psychodynamic - sociological - ecological - eclectic






42. Systems - order and organization - evidence - models and explanation - change - constancy and measurement - evolution - equilibrium and cycles - form - function and structure






43. Multiplication and beginning division






44. Constructivist theory is a general framework for instruction based upon the study of cognition. Constructivism is based on the belief that children construct meaning from their experiences - and are not just passive receivers of information. Much of






45. Enjoys science - participates in additional science activities - inquires about science topics - curious about topic - displays verbal skills - wants more time to participate






46. Comprehending that sounds in language are represented by printed or written symbols






47. How government works - ways to change society for the better - value - based decision making - analyze social settings and conditions - define key political issues






48. Zone of proximal development






49. Precontrol - control - utilization - proficiency






50. Recogize separate sounds in words