English Pedagogy Test – 36 Remedial Teaching

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1. Remedial teaching primarily relies on which type of curriculum?

A) Exclusively project-based

B) Fixed and rigid

C) Flexible and adaptable

D) University-level

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2. A student has trouble following multi-step instructions. How might you modify your teaching to help them?

A) Deliver all instructions at once and ask them to remember.

B) Break instructions into smaller chunks, and use visuals or checklists.

C) Ask their peers to always explain the steps.

D) Avoid giving them any complex tasks.

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3. When dealing with a student who has difficulty understanding abstract concepts in science, which remedial technique could you employ?

A) Use hands-on experiments, models, and real-life examples.

B) Focus only on theoretical explanations without visuals.

C) Reduce their exposure to science topics.

D) Proceed with more complex concepts without review.

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4. Remedial teaching primarily focuses on:

A) Addressing specific learning difficulties

B) Classroom management techniques

C) Advancing gifted students

D) Teaching new concepts

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5. Which principle underlies the remedial teaching approach?

A) Faster is better

B) Meet the learner where they are

C) One size fits all

D) Focus on group dynamics over individual needs

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6. A student struggles to engage in long reading passages. To enhance their engagement and comprehension, you could:

A) Avoid giving them any reading assignments.

B) Assign longer reading passages without breaks.

C) Break the reading into smaller sections, followed by discussions or visual aids.

D) Ask them to only focus on the first and last line of each passage.

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7. Which of the following resources is less likely to be used in remedial teaching for improving numeracy skills?

A) Number lines

B) Math manipulatives

C) Phonetic charts

D) Abacus

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8. Which is NOT a common characteristic of students requiring remedial teaching?

A) Need for differentiated instruction

B) Consistently excelling in all subjects

C) Specific learning gaps or difficulties

D) Lack of prior knowledge

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9. Which strategy aids in addressing attention issues in remedial settings?

A) Increasing the duration of sessions

B) Avoiding any visual aids

C) Incorporating physical activity breaks

D) Introducing complex and unrelated topics simultaneously

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10. A student consistently struggles with understanding written instructions but does well with oral explanations. In a subsequent lesson, you should:

A) Ask another student to explain the instructions.

B) Read the instructions aloud and supplement with visuals.

C) Provide only written instructions.

D) Avoid giving the student any instructions.

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11. Why is an individualized approach often used in remedial teaching?

A) To cater to group dynamics

B) To address specific individual learning gaps

C) To speed up the learning process

D) To ensure uniformity

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12. Why are short, frequent sessions often preferred in remedial teaching?

A) To complete the curriculum faster

B) To avoid using varied teaching materials

C) To reduce the workload for teachers

D) To ensure sustained attention and better retention

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13. For a student who struggles with oral presentations due to nervousness, a practical remedial approach might include:

A) Offering options like video recordings or visual aids to support their presentations.

B) Avoiding any feedback on their presentation.

C) Mandatory weekly public speaking.

D) Focusing solely on written assignments.

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14. You notice a student struggling with reading comprehension. As a remedial action, you would:

A) Assign more reading without guidance.

B) Engage the student in paired reading activities with a peer.

C) Increase the student's math assignments.

D) Avoid discussing the student's difficulties with them.

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15. When a student struggles with auditory processing, which remedial strategy can be beneficial?

A) Providing instructions only once at the start of the lesson.

B) Engaging the student in more listening activities without support.

C) Offering written summaries or visual aids to support understanding.

D) Asking the student to rely solely on peers for information.

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16. In remedial teaching, what is the significance of setting clear goals?

A) It provides direction and a sense of purpose

B) It ensures that all students have the same goals

C) It reduces the need for regular assessments

D) It discourages students by setting unreachable targets

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17. When teaching a student who struggles with retaining new vocabulary words, which remedial technique would be most beneficial?

A) Focusing only on grammar rules and avoiding vocabulary.

B) Using flashcards with images and example sentences.

C) Asking them to write the word repeatedly without context.

D) Asking them to memorize the dictionary.

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18. For a student struggling with a specific learning disability, remedial teaching is:

A) A one-size-fits-all approach

B) A temporary solution

C) Tailored to address specific challenges

D) Solely based on traditional teaching methods

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19. During a spelling activity, a student consistently misspells phonetically irregular words. Your remedial approach would be:

A) Focusing solely on regular words and ignoring the irregular ones.

B) Introducing mnemonic devices or rhymes related to those words.

C) Asking the student to write each word 100 times.

D) Decreasing their overall exposure to writing.

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20. For students struggling with writing skills, which remedial tool is beneficial?

A) Geometric compass

B) Word processors with spell-check features

C) Graphing calculators

D) Historical documentaries

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21. What is the role of parents in remedial teaching?

A) To take over the teacher's responsibilities

B) To evaluate other students in the class

C) To decide the curriculum and teaching strategies

D) To be informed and supportive, possibly assisting in reinforcing skills at home

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22. Remedial lessons typically begin with:

A) Group projects

B) A summative assessment

C) A review of previous learning

D) Introducing new concepts immediately

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23. In remedial teaching, collaborative learning helps in:

A) Enhancing peer interaction and support

B) Focusing solely on theoretical knowledge

C) Speeding up the learning for the entire class

D) Isolating the student

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24. Which assessment helps to identify the need for remedial teaching?

A) Summative assessment

B) Formative assessment

C) Peer assessment

D) Diagnostic assessment

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25. Remedial teaching is NOT synonymous with:

A) Compensatory education

B) Catch-up lessons

C) Tutorial sessions

D) Accelerated learning

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26. During group work, a student with social anxiety struggles to participate. A remedial approach might involve:

A) Avoiding any group work in the future.

B) Offering alternative roles or tasks within the group.

C) Insisting on public presentations to overcome fear.

D) Assigning them as the leader of every group activity.

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27. What role does technology play in modern remedial teaching?

A) Provides interactive and adaptive resources to aid learning

B) Replaces the teacher entirely

C) Makes learning more theoretical

D) Isolates students from real-world applications

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28. A student struggles with reading comprehension. What remedial strategy might a teacher employ?

A) Increasing math exercises

B) Guided reading sessions and questioning techniques

C) Ignoring the problem hoping it resolves itself

D) Introducing more written assignments

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29. Remedial teaching strategies should be:

A) Focused on group lectures

B) Independent of feedback

C) The same for every student

D) Evolving based on student needs and progress

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30. Which factor is crucial for the success of remedial teaching?

A) Using only digital resources

B) Large class size

C) The student's age

D) Collaboration between teachers, parents, and students

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31. Feedback in remedial teaching is usually:

A) Delayed to avoid overloading the student

B) Immediate and constructive

C) Generic and not specific to individual needs

D) Biannual

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32. In remedial teaching, ongoing monitoring is essential for:

A) Adjusting strategies based on student progress

B) Introducing new concepts faster

C) Increasing classroom discipline

D) Reducing student participation

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33. Why are multisensory methods frequently employed in remedial settings?

A) To engage various learning modalities and improve retention

B) To cater only to auditory learners

C) To increase workload for students

D) To focus on visual learning solely

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34. A student frequently makes calculation errors in math, even though they demonstrate an understanding of the concepts. What remedial strategy would be helpful for them?

A) Introducing advanced math problems immediately.

B) Avoiding any feedback regarding their calculation errors.

C) Assigning them only verbal math problems.

D) Offering graph paper to help with alignment and organization during calculations.

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35. A student struggles to retain multiplication facts. A practical remedial strategy might be:

A) Reducing their exposure to multiplication.

B) Using hands-on manipulatives like multiplication grids or beads.

C) Ignoring the issue and hoping it improves.

D) Assigning more complex algebraic problems.

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36. For a student who struggles with writing due to fine motor skills, a practical remedial approach might be:

A) Avoiding any written assignments for the student.

B) Introducing tools like thicker pencils, keyboard typing, or voice-to-text software.

C) Focusing solely on oral assignments.

D) Asking them to use regular pens and paper without adaptations.

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37. A student frequently confuses similar-looking letters like 'b' and 'd'. To help them differentiate, you might:

A) Focus only on numbers for the rest of the year.

B) Reduce their exposure to reading.

C) Ignore the confusion, hoping it resolves over time.

D) Use multi-sensory techniques, such as tactile letter tracing.

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38. Which tool is often used in remedial teaching to improve reading fluency?

A) Geographical maps

B) Historical timelines

C) Complex math problems

D) Phonics-based resources

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39. When dealing with a student who has difficulty in number sequencing, a remedial teaching method would be:

A) Using number lines and physical number cards for rearrangement.

B) Introducing advanced calculus problems.

C) Avoiding any math-related activities.

D) Asking the student to only observe math lessons.

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40. Which of the following best describes the goal of remedial instruction?

A) Making students repeat a grade

B) Focusing only on exam preparation

C) Bringing students to a predetermined proficiency level

D) Ensuring all students learn at the same pace

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Pos.	Name	Score	Points	Duration
1	Jeevan	83 %	33 / 40	18 minutes 52 seconds
2	Swetha	63 %	25 / 40	2 minutes 20 seconds
3	Uma	55 %	22 / 40	7 minutes 43 seconds
4	sudharani.sudharani	38 %	15 / 40	3 minutes 11 seconds
5	Madhuri	33 %	13 / 40	1 minutes 34 seconds
6	NETHRAVATHI ST	0 %	0 / 40	54 seconds
7	prabhajmunavallimuna	0 %	0 / 40	16 minutes 21 seconds