This pretest is designed to provide you with a sample of the type of information discussed in this unit. Answer each question, then submit the form by pressing the button at the end of the pretest. Your responses will be scored and a page identifying the items you got correct and incorrect will be returned. Once you submit your answers you may access the answers to the pretest.

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1. It is important to keep the goals of the classroom in mind when organizing the classroom environment.

   True
   False
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2. Management of the classroom is easier when individualized learning and flexible schedules are used.

   True
   False
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3. The classroom should be arranged so that the teacher or paraeducator can monitor all students at all times.

   True
   False
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4. The paraeducator may assist in preparing and maintaining classroom stations.

   True
   False
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5. It is not necessary to post rules/procedures for learning activities.

   True
   False
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6. If you notice a student doing a problem incorrectly on a practice worksheet, you should help them correct the errors immediately.

   True
   False
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7. Students benefit when regular routines are used to initiate and end classroom activities.

   True
   False
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8. Students need to be specifically taught routine classroom procedures.

   True
   False
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9. Rules should be designed to help catch students being good.

   True
   False
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10. The organization of the classroom contributes to the amount that students learn.

    True
    False
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11. When the teacher is presenting a lesson to the entire group, which arrangement contributes to efficient learning?

    A) All students facing the teacher.
    B) Students seated in groups around tables.
    C) Students desks arranged in a number of small circles.
    D) Students at individual learning centers.
    E) I don't know.

12. Because students with learning difficulties need to maximize learning time, teachers need to:

    A) Speed up instruction.
    B) Prioritize skills and adjust schedules.
    C) Expect all students to learn at the same pace.
    D) Wait to make sure all students finish before going on to new tasks.
    E) I don't know.

13. Paraeducators may increase the amount of instructional time in the classroom by making sure the class starts on time.

    True
    False
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14. Classroom schedules should be kept flexible and if interruptions occur it is acceptable to adjust core areas of learning.

    True
    False
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15. Preparing materials right before instruction time allows for flexibility and creativity.

    True
    False
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16. It is important to recognize and reward students who are using their time constructively.

    True
    False
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17. Working in small groups is a waste of time for the paraeducator.

    True
    False
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18. One goal for the paraeducator would be to encourage students to work together cooperatively.

    True
    False
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19. Most students know how to work in groups so it is not necessary to teach cooperative learning skills.

    True
    False
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20. If a student is not participating in a group it is usually acceptable to just let him/her observe.

    True
    False
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