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1. Individual tutoring of students with basic skill deficits is often more effective than small group instruction.

   True
   False
   I don't know

2. Individual tutoring allows which of the following:

   A) Intensive instructional time
   B) Continuous feedback on performance
   C) Relative freedom from distraction
   D) Instruction precisely tailored to the student'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 conditions in which the lesson is to be delivered.

   True
   False
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4. Developing 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. List three advantages to having a written lesson plan available in advance.

   Please type your answer here. You may take as much space as you like. 1) 2) 3)

8. Tutoring should be done in a quiet area, free from distraction, with the proper ventilation and lighting.

   True
   False
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9. The best method(s) to use in getting to know a student and their abilities is/are:

   A) Talking 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

10. When getting to know a student you should tell the student something about yourself.

    True
    False
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11. Specific techniques used to encourage positive interaction between the student and tutor are:

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

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

    True
    False
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13. Good questioning practices involve which of the following:

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

14. Reinforcing students during a tutoring session is not necessary because session are usually short.

    True
    False
    I don't know

15. Which of the following are reasons to use praise:

    A) Provides immediate feedback
    B) Supports learner
    C) Encourages a desired behavior
    D) All of the above
    E) I don't know

16. 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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17. One goal of using a simple recording system for a tutoring session is that the system does not distract from the lesson.

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

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

    A) Charting student behavior
    B) Gathering instructional materials
    C) Reading to students
    D) Selecting appropriate reinforcers
    E) I don't know

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

    True
    False
    I don't know

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

    True
    False
    I don't know

22. Responsibility for planning instructional objectives for a tutoring program falls completely on the supervising teacher.

    True
    False
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23. A lesson plan should be developed by the teacher because:

    A) The teacher is responsible for planning instruction.
    B) This insures that the paraeducator and teacher have the same purpose for the tutoring session.
    C) Paraeducators are too busy for planning.
    D) Paraeducators are not involved in instruction.
    E) Both A and B.
    F) I don't know.

24. One method for preparing the paraeducator to tutor is for the teacher to first demonstrate the instructional activities while the paraeducator observes. After observing, the paraeducator practices the activity with the teacher taking the role of the student.

    True
    False
    I don't know

25. Which of the following help a student stay on task?

    A) Gently touch the student's arm
    B) Use the student's name
    C) Move closer to the student
    D) All of the above
    E) I don't know

26. The supervising teacher needs to assess the tutor's existing skills and then develop a plan for training.

    True
    False
    I don't know
    

27. Knowing the student's strengths and weaknesses will help to make the tutoring session successful.

    True
    False
    I don't know

28. Which of the following is not an appropriate way to terminate a lesson?

    A) Summarizing the high points of the lesson.
    B) Allowing students to question you about the lesson.
    C) "What are the main points we discussed today?"
    D) "We had a great lesson today! Have a nice weekend."
    E) I don't know.

29. Often a student may finish a lesson before the next activity is ready to start. The best example of an alternative plan to use when terminating a lesson early is:

    A) The child's favorite video game.
    B) Go ahead and start the next day's lesson.
    C) Have the child work from a folder you and the supervising teacher have put together prior to the tutoring session.
    D) Let the child have extra recess time.
    I don't know.

30. The tutor should note the types of mistakes the students are making in order to assist the teacher with future planning.
    True
    False
    I don't know