Entry Exam Category: Graduate & Professional Program Admission Exams
Course: Praxis
Exam: Praxis Reading Language Arts 5002 Practice Test
Practice Question
Extract
As part of a classroom activity, students read and annotate a one-page piece of text. Then, the teacher acts as a discussion leader and asks an open-ended question about the text. Students do not have to raise their hand to speak but are mindful of making sure their classmates have adequate time to speak as well. All students have a chance to speak, and they support their comments with text evidence. The conversation lasts for fifteen minutes, with the overall goal being a deeper understanding of the text.
The activity described is best categorized as which of the following?
Answer Choices
- A: Fishbowl
- B: Socratic seminar
- C: Think-pair-share
- D: Literature circle
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A Socratic seminar involves teacher-led, open-ended discussions with text-based evidence, matching the described activity. Fishbowl has observers, not full participation. Think-pair-share includes paired discussion, not mentioned here. Literature circles are student-led with roles, unlike this teacher-guided format.