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Preparing for 0092 Constructed Response Exam
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Simulate the CR test
 | Use the example questions on the 0092 Sample Questions & Answers
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| Print out 2 example questions |
| Pair a fitness question with a lesson question |
| Set a clock for 60 minutes |
| Answer both questions in 60 minutes |
| Rinse and repeat - That means practice answering the questions several times |
Professors Can Help Majors
| Use constructed response questions as assessments |
| Replace essays & discussion with constructed response questions
| Use 15-30-45-60 minute questions |
| Write questions with 3-6 parts |
| Ask for more information than you think students can answer well in the allotted time |
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Example Questions
| The questions appearing on the PETE home page are modeled after actual exam questions |
| Writing Questions
| Constructed response questions follow a general format |
| It's not hard to make up your own practice constructed response questions for use in
appropriate classes
| Professors might want to have students write their own constructed response
questions |
| It's a great way to prepare for the test |
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| Guides to formatting constructed response questions are on the
Fitness Question Format and
Lesson Question Format pages |
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Directions & Strategies
| Read the entire question first |
| Remember to "decide then write" - Decide...
| The best order in which to answer the questions/parts
| Start with the question/part you can answer best |
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Decide on the Principle
| See the Principles of PE page for more information
| The 10 Principle of PE will work with any question |
| Commit yourself to using them in you exam |
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| Decide on the principle you will use to justify you answer before you write a single
word |
| Construct the answer around the principle
| When the test is scored the readers will be looking for evidence that you actually
applied the principle identified and that the principle was used in the manner asserted |
| Therefore, it is important that principle be incorporated in the answer |
| To do that effectively, examinees need to make this decision before they start writing
the answer |
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Avoid Simplistic Justifications
| "I used the principle of overload when planning the fitness programs to develop strength
and muscular endurance.”
| Lacks detail |
| Does not demonstrate understanding of overload |
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| Put some depth and detail into explanations and justifications |
Pacing
| Know the total time allotted |
| Plan the response |
| Decide on the time you will need for each question and each part |
| Allow time to read each question, and to plan, write and review answers |
Failure to Plan & Pace
| A sure way to score poorly |
| As time runs out you will rush to respond |
| That results in:
| "Glossing over" question elements |
| Leaving a part of a question unanswered |
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Organize the Response
| Before writing the response |
| Outline the answer |
| Topic ideas |
| Supporting evidence |
| Make brief notes |
Writing the Response
| Be clear, concise, and accurate |
| Answer each element completely |
| Support ideas with specific examples and relevant details |
| Include appropriate concepts and terminology |
| Have a cohesive structure |
| Stay on target, avoid irrelevant material |
0092 Tips & Strategies
| Have a developmental perspective |
| Be mindful of “appropriate practices”
| Things to avoid – inappropriate practices |
| Things to incorporate – individualized PE |
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| Do not skip, leave out or overlook any part of a question
| Can pass the test if a part is not answered |
| But must do a very good job on the parts that were answered |
| If you give nothing, you get nothing |
| Budget time wisely & address each part of the question |
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CR Questions Are Not Essay Questions
| The test is often called an "essay" test
| Not enough time to write full sentences and paragraphs |
| Organize answer in some manner, but there is no need to waste time writing cohesive
sentences |
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| Describe, list, outline, or even diagram responses
| Use a Bulleted List or Outline |
| Structure answer with a minimum of fuss |
| Get the information down on paper quickly, clearly and concisely |
| Provide enough structure for the graders to easily locate responses to each part of
the question |
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| Leave Lots of White Space
| When writing answers, leave lots of room to go back and add more
I went back and added this example!
See, it works pretty well doesn't it!
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| Lots of room between bullets allows insertion of information with a minimum of effort |
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Avoid Wasting Time
| Avoid using numbers and letters to order lists |
| Correcting alphabetical and numerical order is a waste of time – use bullets |
| Bullets eliminate the need to re-order numbering because answer changes |
| Don’t waste time on grammar and composition |
| Just get the information down on paper
| No complete sentences |
| No paragraphs |
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Review Responses
| Leave time for revision |
| Go back and evaluate responses for content, organization, clarity, and accuracy |
Practicing Responses
| Be sure to pair a Fitness Analysis and Design question with a Lesson Design and Analysis
question |
| There will be one of each type on the Movement Forms - Analysis and Design Exam |
Avoid Common Errors
| Don’t waste time writing a lesson plan unless the question asks for a lesson |
| Usually a sequence of learning activities |
| Don’t spend too much time on one question |
| Be sure to use FITM on the fitness question
| Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Mode |
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| List specific exercises on the fitness question |
| See the 0092 Constructed Response TAAG
Sample Quiz
| Why did one student score a 23 and the other student an 8? |
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