ABCTE Professional Teaching Knowledge Practice Exam

Which statement encourages student participation at the start of a lesson on the respiratory system?

1. "Take a deep breath and pay attention to how it feels to breathe deeply."

2. "You breathe all day every day, do you know how it works?"

3. "Let's discuss the respiratory system together."

4. "Breathing is essential for life; let’s explore why!"

The correct answer is: "Take a deep breath and pay attention to how it feels to breathe deeply."

The statement "Take a deep breath and pay attention to how it feels to breathe deeply." effectively encourages student participation by actively involving students in a personal and sensory experience related to the lesson on the respiratory system. By asking students to physically engage in deep breathing, this statement fosters a connection between the topic at hand and the students’ own bodies, making the lesson more relevant and intriguing. This tactile engagement can stimulate curiosity and prompt students to be more attentive and participative throughout the lesson. The other statements, while encouraging discussion about the respiratory system, do not prompt students to engage in an immediate, physical way. “You breathe all day every day, do you know how it works?” points to awareness but lacks an experiential element that invites immediate participation. “Let's discuss the respiratory system together.” suggests collaboration but may not inspire individual engagement at the outset. “Breathing is essential for life; let’s explore why!” introduces importance but does not involve students in a direct activity. By specifically calling for a deep breath, the selected statement leads students to actively participate from the very beginning of the lesson.