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NYSTCE Safety Net English Language Arts CST - Free Test Sample Questions

In which of the following instructional strategies does a teacher get students to think about their prior knowledge of a topic in three phases?





Correct Answer:
know, want to know, learned

the question asks about an instructional strategy that involves students in three phases where they utilize their prior knowledge about a topic. let’s analyze the strategies mentioned to identify which one fits the criteria:

**word webs**: this strategy involves creating a visual map (semantic map) where the main idea is placed in the center, and related concepts or words are connected to it in a web-like structure. while this strategy helps in organizing and relating concepts, it does not inherently involve three distinct phases of thinking about prior knowledge.

**prereading plan**: this strategy is designed to activate students’ prior knowledge before they begin reading. it prepares students for what they are about to read by making them think about what they already know and how it relates to the new material. however, it primarily focuses on the initial activation of prior knowledge rather than a structured three-phase process.

**sq3r (survey, question, read, recite, review)**: sq3r is a reading comprehension method that involves five steps. the first step, 'survey', has students skim the text to get an overview. 'question' involves formulating questions about the text. in 'read', students read thoroughly to find answers. 'recite' includes summarizing or explaining what they have learned. finally, 'review' involves revisiting the content and the questions to reinforce learning. although this method is comprehensive, it does not specifically focus on activating prior knowledge in a three-phase manner.

**know, want to know, learned (kwl)**: this instructional strategy explicitly involves three phases: 1. **know**: students brainstorm everything they already know about a topic. 2. **want to know**: students list questions or specify what they want to learn about the topic. 3. **learned**: after the learning activity, students reflect on what they have learned and compare it to their initial knowledge and questions.

the kwl strategy clearly matches the description in the question as it requires students to think about their prior knowledge in three distinct phases: what they know, what they want to know, and what they have learned. thus, the correct answer to the question would be **know, want to know, learned (kwl)**. this strategy is specifically designed to engage students in reflecting on their prior knowledge and experiences related to the topic, setting learning goals based on their initial understanding, and finally reflecting on what they have learned after the instructional activity.