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Tutor Practice Test

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Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on tutor 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 diagnostic assessment:
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Answer: Finds learning gaps. It identifies gaps.

Question 2 of 15Retrieval practice means:
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Answer: Recalling information. Recalling strengthens memory.

Question 3 of 15Growth mindset is:
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Answer: Belief abilities improve with effort. Effort builds ability.

Question 4 of 15When a student is confused, first:
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Answer: Find the specific confusion. Pinpoint the problem.

Question 5 of 15Spaced repetition:
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Answer: Reviews over time. Spacing improves retention.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A sample exam.”
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Answer: Practice test. Practice test: A sample exam.

Question 7 of 15What does “Session notes” mean?
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Answer: Records of what was covered.. Session notes: Records of what was covered.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Habits that help students learn.”
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Answer: Study skills. Study skills: Habits that help students learn.

Question 9 of 15What does “Spaced repetition” mean?
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Answer: Reviewing material over time.. Spaced repetition: Reviewing material over time.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “What a student should learn.”
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Answer: Learning objective. Learning objective: What a student should learn.

Question 11 of 15What does “Scaffolding” mean?
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Answer: Support that’s reduced as students learn.. Scaffolding: Support that’s reduced as students learn.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A memory aid.”
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Answer: Mnemonic. Mnemonic: A memory aid.

Question 13 of 15What does “Formative assessment” mean?
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Answer: Checks for understanding during learning.. Formative assessment: Checks for understanding during learning.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Preparing for exams.”
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Answer: Test prep. Test prep: Preparing for exams.

Question 15 of 15What does “Homework help” mean?
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Answer: Support with assignments.. Homework help: Support with assignments.

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