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1. When working with students with learning difficulties, individual tutoring of students is often more effective than small group instruction.

   True
   False
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2. Individual tutoring allows which of the following.

   A) Intensive instruction time
   B) Continuous feedback
   C) Relative freedom from distraction
   D) Instruction precisely tailored to the pupil's skill level
   E) All of the above
   F) I don't know

3. Effective use of the paraeducator as a tutor requires an explanation of the setting in which the lesson is to be delivered.

   True
   False
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4. The selection of instructional objectives is the paraeducator's responsibility in a tutoring program.

   True
   False
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5. Evaluation of the tutoring session is the responsibility of the paraeducator and the supervising teacher.

   True
   False
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6. The supervising teacher and the paraeducator should prepare together prior to a tutoring session.

   True
   False
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7. The tutor should find a quiet area, free from distraction, with the proper ventilation and lighting prior to the tutoring session.

   True
   False
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8. Which is the best method to use when getting to know the student?

   A) Talk to the student's peers
   B) Talk to the classroom teacher
   C) Talk to the student
   D) Both A and C
   E) Both B and C
   F) I don't know

9. When getting to know a student you should also tell the student about yourself.

   True
   False
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10. A specific technique used to encourage positive interaction between the student and tutor is:

    A) Establish eye-contact
    B) Discuss student interests
    C) Using the student's first name
    D) All of the above
    E) I don't know

11. It is important to make sure you have the student's attention before starting a lesson.

    True
    False
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12. Good questioning practices involve which of the following?

    A) Helping organize ideas into generalizations
    B) Ordering questions sequentially
    C) Varying levels of questions
    D) Asking open-ended questions
    E) All of the above
    F) I don't know

13. Praising students during a tutoring session is not necessary because sessions are usually short.

    True
    False
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14. Which of the following are reasons to use praise?

    A) Provides immediate feedback
    B) Supports the learner
    C) Redirects incorrect responses
    D) All of the above
    E) I don't know

15. It is appropriate to conclude a lesson by saying, "We're done for the day, see you all tomorrow."

    True
    False
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16. The goal of a simple recording system for a tutoring session is that the system would not distract from the lesson.

    True
    False
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17. It is important for the tutor to evaluate themselves as well as have the supervising teacher evaluate them.

    True
    False
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18. Which of the following activities would be the responsibility of the supervising teacher, not the paraeducator.

    A) Charting student behavior
    B) Gathering instructional materials
    C) Reading to students
    D) Planning the lesson to be used
    E) I don't know

19. It is important, as a tutor, to review the lesson plan prior to a tutoring session.

    True
    False
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20. Learning increases when lessons are concluded in a manner that helps students organize and remember the point of the lesson.

    True
    False
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