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MTEL Foundations Of Reading Test Answer Key

1. A: High literacy students live in homes surrounded by books, magazines and other reading material, were read to when they were young, and have parents and siblings who are avid readers. They learn to read earlier, easier and with better comprehension. These students start school knowing the alphabet and have relatively large vocabularies; some may already be reading.  

2. B: For students to remember a word or a term and add it to their active vocabulary, they should be able to use it to solve a real problem. Discussing examples and/or applications of the word in a different context along with examples of how not to use it help students understand. Requiring a written explanation of new terms is also effective and makes new ideas and concepts easier to remember. 

3. D: The constructivist learning theory believes students learn better and retain information longer if they are actively involved rather than passively listening. This approach encourages students to reflect on information presented based on personal experiences. Students learn by taking the initiative for their own learning.  

4. A: Students take words apart to study individual letters and how they come together to make sounds. Learning to decode or “sound out” letter combinations enables students to visually recognize words they already hear and speak in everyday conversation. Decoding gives them tools to sound out unfamiliar words, helps expand vocabulary, and promotes learning to spell.

5. C: Read with expression and enthusiasm. Let students decide the topics to read. Encourage critical thinking, assign written essays, reports and term papers. Listen carefully to what each student says, what they say to each other, and be attentive during discussions. Paraphrase to make sure meaning and intent is clear.