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Substitute Teacher Practice Test

Check what you know about the substitute teacher job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on substitute teacher knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A sub folder contains:
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Answer: Information for substitutes. It helps subs run the day.

Question 2 of 15Students should never be:
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Answer: Left unsupervised. Supervision is essential.

Question 3 of 15A 504 plan provides:
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Answer: Accommodations. It provides accommodations.

Question 4 of 15To manage behavior, use:
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Answer: Calm, clear expectations. Calm structure works.

Question 5 of 15Substitute requirements:
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Answer: Vary by state. States set rules.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Permission to leave the room.”
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Answer: Hall pass. Hall pass: Permission to leave the room.

Question 7 of 15What does “Sub folder” mean?
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Answer: Information left for substitutes.. Sub folder: Information left for substitutes.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A map of where students sit.”
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Answer: Seating chart. Seating chart: A map of where students sit.

Question 9 of 15What does “Long-term substitute” mean?
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Answer: A sub for an extended absence.. Long-term substitute: A sub for an extended absence.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Accommodations for students with disabilities.”
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Answer: 504 plan. 504 plan: Accommodations for students with disabilities.

Question 11 of 15What does “Classroom management” mean?
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Answer: Keeping order and focus.. Classroom management: Keeping order and focus.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Individualized education program.”
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Answer: IEP. IEP: Individualized education program.

Question 13 of 15What does “Attendance” mean?
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Answer: Recording who is present.. Attendance: Recording who is present.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Practice evacuation.”
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Answer: Fire drill. Fire drill: Practice evacuation.

Question 15 of 15What does “Transition” mean?
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Answer: Moving between activities.. Transition: Moving between activities.

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