GACE Elementary Education II Practice Test

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• Which of the following is a physical change?
• Which instrument is used to measure mass with sliding weights on three beams?
• How should teachers incorporate cross-curricular connections when planning instruction?
• If a word problem ends with 10 after starting at 2 and changing by 8, which quantity is 10?
• When teachers interpret assessment data, which action helps guide future instruction?
• Differentiate between opinion, informative/explanatory, and narrative writing in elementary classrooms with examples.
• Placing information, concepts, and actions in order is called what?
• Which concept is included in elementary civics and government instruction?
• Which property is demonstrated by a × b = b × a?
• Which term describes the inhalation and exhalation of air?
• What is the primary difference between phonemic awareness and phonics, and why is each essential for early reading development?
• Which skill is essential for interpreting maps and spatial information?
• Which instrument would you use to measure very small distances or thicknesses?
• Which component is essential when integrating technology for student learning?
• A set of physical objects used to model math concepts, such as blocks or dominos, is called:
• Which strategy supports literacy development across math, science, and social studies?
• Which statement best differentiates multi-digit addition and subtraction with regrouping from mental math strategies used in elementary grades?
• In a story, you have Start 7, Change 3, what is Result?
• Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme values?
• How can data representation and interpretation be integrated into elementary math instruction?
• The number rounded to the nearest power of 10 describes which concept?
• A world problem uses the term that describes the amount after the change.
• Which property states that changing the grouping of three addends does not change the sum?
• Which practice promotes fair investigations and scientific thinking?
• What is the term for the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of blood vessels?
• Which property allows changing the order of numbers in addition without changing the sum?
• What are key professional responsibilities for elementary educators?
• Which rock type is formed from particles such as sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments cemented together?
• If a problem says the starting amount is 20 and the change is -4, which quantity would be 16?
• What is the deliberate upset of the meter by shifting accents to weak or offbeats called?
• The amount of space an object takes up is
• The rule a(b + c) = ab + ac illustrates which property?
• Numbers that describe position or order (first, second, third...) are called what?
• What is an effective strategy to support language development for ELLs in the classroom?
• Which theory states that Earth's surface is divided into moving plates?
• Which property shows that (ab)c = a(bc)?
• The concept of dialogue in writing is categorized as which type of writing?
• A transformation that flips a shape across a line so the image is the same distance from the line as the original is called:
• Which process involves water loss from a plant's leaves through evaporation?
• Which instrument features sliding masses along three beams to measure mass?
• What term means the weight of water pressing on a surface?
• How can teachers integrate writing across content areas to reinforce learning?
• One millionth of a meter is known as what unit?
• What is the role of scientific inquiry in elementary science instruction?
• Historical thinking includes which practice?
• The term for the quality of sound is called what?
• In the context of a word problem, which quantity directly represents the amount added or removed?
• Which term refers to the rate at which music is performed?
• Which measurement describes the boundary length of a polygon or shape?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three quantities in a typical world problem?
• The counting numbers; 1, 2, 3, 4... are called what?
• In elementary classrooms, what is a key approach to equity?
• The term for how high or low a sound is called what?
• Which expression correctly represents density?
• Which concept describes the organized method scientists use to study and learn about the natural world?
• The last count word in the counting sequence represents the total number of items.
• In poetry, which term refers to the pattern of beats and accents in verse?
• Which component of the writing process involves polishing grammar, punctuation, and conventions before sharing final work?
• The difference between the highest and lowest scores is called the:
• What are effective ways to build Tier 1 vocabulary for elementary learners across content areas?
• Which approach best cultivates spatial reasoning when using models and technology?
• Which topic is commonly addressed in elementary earth and space science?
• Which of the following is a main component of the scientific method taught to elementary students?
• Which geometric concepts are appropriate for elementary students, and how can spatial reasoning be cultivated?
• What are the three basic states of matter?
• What term describes the ability to manage one's own thinking and problem solving efforts, often demonstrated through self-assessment?
• Which practice aligns with digital citizenship in classroom technology use?
• What type of change produces one or more new substances?
• What are essential measurement concepts and how can teachers help students apply measurement in problem solving?
• Which statement best describes how progress monitoring is used in early literacy?
• Density is defined as which of the following?
• Which activity supports historical thinking in elementary classrooms?
• In a world problem, which quantity represents the amount at the beginning before any changes?
• What term describes moving a group of numbers from one place value to another to solve a math problem?
• Which term describes numbers used to describe quantity without regard to order?
• Which term refers to the systematic process used to investigate phenomena and acquire knowledge?
• Which strategy supports students in evaluating sources in social studies and science?
• How should formative and summative assessments be used to guide instruction?
• Pattern of repeating shapes with no gaps is called what?
• What is the role of ongoing assessment data in shaping instruction for struggling learners?
• A method of multiplying where each place value digit is multiplied separately and the results are added is known as what?
• An object designed so that a learner can perceive a mathematical concept by manipulating it is called:
• Which set includes all rational and irrational numbers?
• Which statement best describes how fractions conceptually develop in elementary grades and effective instructional practices?
• In science education, an unexpected outcome used to prompt inquiry is called a ____.
• Which term describes the space inside a three-dimensional object?
• In a scenario, you begin with 15 apples and then you gain 6 more; which quantity represents the 21 apples?
• In ecosystems, what do habitats and niches refer to?
• Which type of change does not alter the substance's identity?
• The arithmetic average of a data set is called the:
• How do teachers monitor progress in early literacy and decide when to differentiate instruction?
• Which scenario demonstrates tiered tasks within a lesson?
• What elements are included in an IEP?
• Which term describes tiling the plane with repeating shapes that fit together without gaps?
• Which numbers are chosen to make mental math easier during estimation?
• What term describes an event with an unexpected conclusion in science demonstrations?
• Which approach is effective for diagnosing and addressing student errors in elementary math?
• A type of fat made by the body from saturated fat and a minor part of fat in foods is called what?
• Which term describes a 2D representation used to show all faces of a 3D object when laid flat?
• What is a key purpose of teaching history knowledge in elementary social studies?
• A 2D representation of the surface area of a 3D figure is called a:
• Which statement describes the role of modeling fluent reading by the teacher?
• Which term describes numbers used for identification such as area codes or jersey numbers?
• Which evidence-based literacy strategies support reading comprehension in elementary students?
• Which concept explains how the structure of an object relates to its function, summarized as 'form fits function'?
• According to plate tectonics, what happens to Earth's lithospheric plates over geologic time?
• If the problem asks you to find the final amount after a change, which quantity should you identify as the final amount?
• Which concept is commonly addressed in elementary earth and space science?
• Literacy instruction across content areas benefits which of the following?
• What steps constitute effective problem-solving routines in mathematics for elementary learners?
• Which practice facilitates family and community involvement in elementary education?
• Which sentence best describes informative/explanatory writing in elementary classrooms?
• What process changes a gas into a liquid?
• The term that refers to turning a figure around a fixed point without resizing is:
• Which statement best describes differentiation in the elementary classroom?
• Identify the quantity that would be the initial amount in a word problem.
• Which term describes any natural process that tears down or wears away Earth's surface?
• What are common sources of error in elementary math work, and how can teachers diagnose and respond?
• Which property explains that a × (b + c) = ab + ac?
• What is the proper process for aligning lessons to standards and targets in elementary grades?
• The distance around a circle is called
• In the gymnastics forward roll, which is the first step listed?
• In a world problem, which quantity is updated to show what remains after applying the change?
• Front-end estimation is
• Which property states that the sum of any number and zero is the number?
• What are common grammar and usage expectations for elementary writing, and how should they be taught across settings?
• In poetry, a regular pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables is called what?
• If a=b and b=c, then a=c illustrates which property?
• Which piece of laboratory glassware is designed for making up solutions to a precise volume?
• The middle value of a distribution, with half the scores above and below, is the:
• Which numbers are easy to compute mentally?
• Which strategy is effective for diverse learners?
• Which of the following is not a state of matter?
• In a data set, the value that occurs most often is called the:
• Which of the following is an example of a sedimentary rock?
• Which term refers to the regularly recurring patterns and accents such as bars and beats in music?
• Which property states that the product of any number and one is the number?
• Describe the stages of the writing process and how a teacher guides students through them.
• What role do rubrics play in assessing elementary writing, and what features make a rubric effective?
• Which classroom routine supports positive behavior?
• Which rock type forms from the cooling of magma or lava?
• Colors opposite on the color wheel are called what?
• In a world problem, which quantity shows the total after applying the change?
• In a world problem, which quantity describes how much the amount changes?
• How can teachers support mathematical reasoning and justification in student work?
• The statement 'Humans eat cows, cows eat grass, humans eat grass' demonstrates which property?
• How does fluent reading contribute to comprehension, and what classroom practices promote fluency?
• Which practice fosters critical thinking when evaluating sources?
• Which term describes the concentration of glucose in the blood?
• An angle greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees is called a
• The term that represents the initial amount is which?
• What is a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem, especially by a computer?
• A quantity is congruent to itself. What property states that a equals a?
• In differentiation, which element involves varying the tasks or activities to match student readiness?
• When interpreting assessment data to adjust instruction, which step is essential?
• Which item is not typically considered a main component of the scientific method?
• The statement a+b = b+a illustrates which property?
• Which property allows changing the order of factors in multiplication without changing the product?
• Which concept is foundational in elementary economics?
• Which set of colors are listed as primary colors in the material?
• Which rocks form directly from cooling magma or lava, with examples like granite and obsidian?
• Which term is used for numbers that identify individuals or items?
• Which set includes every rational and irrational number?
• Which of the following best describes the key components of an ecosystem?
• Which representation approach best supports place value and number sense development?
• Which representation best supports students when comparing fractions?
• What is key when making accommodations for ELLs and students with special needs?
• Which rock type is formed under intense heat and pressure from existing rocks?
• Which writing instruction strategy uses mentor sentences, mini-lessons, editing checklists, and embedding conventions in writing tasks?
• Which practice best supports students' development of mathematical reasoning and justification?
• Which term is described as a minor part of fat in foods?
• Which topic is foundational in elementary physical science?
• What term refers to the concentration of glucose in the blood?
• In the forward roll sequence, which action comes immediately after pushing forward with feet and hands?
• Which term corresponds to the size of a number on a scale of powers of ten?
• If a world problem gives you 12 as the start and an increase of 5, which quantity is 12?
• The rule 'if two ratios are equal, then their reciprocals are also equal' describes which property?
• The term for the speed of music is what?
• The distance around a figure is called
• Cooperative learning is
• How is energy flow described in ecosystems?
• What term refers to the ability to understand numbers and their relationships?
• The number of square units required to cover a surface is called
• What is a key aspect of implementing an IEP?
• What is progress monitoring?
• The term for flipping a figure across a line so that the image is equidistant from the line is:
• Which hands-on activity best develops spatial reasoning and measurement?
• Which statement reflects ethical considerations in student data privacy?
• What is an effective way to scaffold place value and number sense for 4th- or 5th-grade learners?
• Which manipulative is used to explore area and perimeter?
• How does inclusive representation affect student engagement?
• Which unit-planning practice helps ensure balanced coverage and depth?
• How should decimals and percents be introduced and connected to real-world contexts?
• A transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point called the center of rotation is:
• Which example best illustrates 'form fits function' in biology?