0092 Example Questions and Answers

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Links to Example Questions

Before looking at the sample constructed response questions on this web site, I suggest you visit the Principles of Physical Education page. Once you have reviewed the Principles, you are ready to look at example questions. Remember, you will be asked to identify one principle of motor learning, motor development, exercise physiology, or biomechanics that you used to design your fitness program or learning experiences. Furthermore, you will be asked to tell how that principle was appropriately applied in your answer. It is essential that you construct your answer around the principle you identify in your answer. If this seems to be a problem for you, I urge you to visit the Principles of Physical Education page before going any further into this web site.

How To Use Example Questions

The best use of the example questions may be printing out the example exam directions and all of the sample test questions. To make up your own practice test, simply pair a Fitness Level Analysis and Program Design Question with a Lesson Design and Analysis Question. Set an alarm clock for 60 minutes, sit down and answer both of the questions in the time allowed.  This will simulate the actual testing situation in that the Movement Forms - Analysis and Design Exam always includes one Fitness Level question and one Lesson Design question. Repeat this process several times, pairing different fitness and lesson questions for each practice session.

If you read the directions carefully and follow the tips I shared with you on the General Tips and Three Keys to Success pages, you should be prepared to do well on constructed response questions that appear on Physical Education: Movement Forms - Analysis and Design Exam.

The Constructed Response Question Format:
Write Your Own Questions

The Constructed Response Questions follow a general format and it isn't hard to make up your own practice constructed response questions.  In fact, making up your own questions is a great way to study for the test.  I have included guides to formatting constructed response questions in this section.  I suggest that you look closely at the way the constructed response questions are formatted and that you write practice questions of your own. 

I have been using constructed response questions as part of my assessment strategies for major classes since the Praxis Exams were adopted by the Public Schools of North Carolina.  As far as possible, the questions appearing on these pages are modeled after actual Physical Education: Movement Forms - Analysis and Design Exam questions.

Sample Student Answers

Below you will find links to alternative versions of the constructed response questions appearing on the Constructed Response Example Pages. These questions are paired with answers written by students. These answers are not included because they are excellent answers, but because they contain simple errors common to even good students. Look at these answers closely and critically, see if you can identify areas that could be improved.

One of my favorite methods of evaluating constructed response answers is the use of reading groups. A reading group consists of 3-4 students. They read a question and using a rubric I have provided (scores may range from 1 to 4), they each score the answer. Then the group discusses the answer and the scores they assigned. There can be no more than a one point variation between the scores assigned by the group members. For example, a group score of 3, 2, 4, and 3 must be discussed further. If the group cannot reach an agreement on the scores, I arbitrate the discussion until the scores meet the "one-point-variation" rule.

Links to Example Student Answers