Tutor Training Assessment Questions

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Tutor Training Assessment Questions

Choose the best answer for the questions below.

General Information/ Setting up a Session

1.      What are the options for places to tutor at the ARC?

a.      Both Room 246 and Room 247

b.      Room 248

c.       Room 247 only

d.      Room 246 only

2.      What can a tutor do to get the tutee to be more receptive to the idea of tutoring?

a.      Tell the tutee about yourself.

b.      Have the tutee tell you something about him or herself.

c.       Listen carefully to any questions that a tutee might have.

d.      All of the above.

e.      None of the above.

3.      Which of the following activities should be performed by the tutor?

a.      Write the student’s name on the Daily Log.

b.      Write the student’s name and ID on the Daily Log.

c.       Have the student fill in his name, ID number, and phone number on the Daily log.

d.      Write the student’s name, ID, and current telephone number on the Daily Log.

4.      True or False: Tutees may make their own appointment in the appointment book.

a.      True

b.      False

5.      It is 4:00, and you’ve just come on duty. After you put your book bag on the desk, which of the following activities should you do before beginning your tutoring session?

a.      Check the phone for messages.

b.      See what appointments are scheduled for you during your session.

c.       Sign into the work study log.

d.      Check your mailbox for messages or announcements.

e.      All of the above

f.        None of the above

6.      Which of the following is something a tutee should expect from a tutoring session?

a.      A tutee should expect that you know all the answers to her questions.

b.      A tutee should expect that you will provide the same information as the instructor.

c.       A tutee should expect to bring all relevant materials to the tutoring session.

d.      A tutee should expect that he doesn’t need to play an active roll in the tutoring session.

7.      Which of the following is the best practice for a tutor when a potential tutee drops in asking to be tutored but you’re scheduled to leave in 30 minutes?

a.      Tell the tutee to come back at another time.

b.      Explain that the ARC works only with students who have made a prior appointment.

c.       Help the tutee and during your time, and prioritize so that the most important concerns are covered first.

d.      Give the tutee a book mark which lists our hours.

8.      Which of the following is a good way to monitor a session?

a.      Set up the session, check the progress as you go, and wrap up with a final summary.

b.      Go as slowly as possible. It’s better to be thorough than to worry about time considerations.

c.       Monitor progress by putting your watch in front of you so that both tutor and tutee can check the time.

d.      Have another tutor remind you when there are 10 minutes left.

9.      Which of the following is a good practice for ending a tutoring session?

a.      Ask the tutee to summarize what you’ve covered.

b.      Schedule a subsequent appointment.

c.       Encourage practicing the skills you went over.

d.      All of the above.

Tutoring Techniques

10.  Which of the following is NOT one of the recommended tutoring techniques?

a.      Correcting homework

b.      Gauging comprehension

c.       Questioning and listening

d.      Silence

11.  Under what circumstances might it be acceptable to lecture to a student?

a.      There are no circumstances when lecturing is acceptable.

b.      It’s acceptable to lecture to clarify and explain a topic.

c.       It’s acceptable to lecture when you’re an expert on the topic.

d.      It’s acceptable to lecture when the tutee doesn’t like the professor’s lecture.

12.  Which of the following is an example of a probing question?

a.      “What the definition of metabolism?”

b.      “What made you think that metabolism was associated with losing weight?”

c.       “What are the steps involved in metabolism?”

d.      “Is metabolism something that affects plants?”

13.  After finishing a discussion of integers, how can you check your tutee’s understanding of this concept?

a.      Have the tutee summarize the concept in his or her words.

b.      Finish the session, whether the time is up or not.

c.       Move onto the next topic.

d.      Demonstrate the concept a second time, assuming the student wasn’t able to get it the first time.

14.  As a tutor, if you remark, “You’re really doing much better.” This is an example of which tutoring technique?

a.      Questioning and listening

b.      Explaining and Lecturing

c.       Reinforcement

d.      Drawing and diagrams

15.  You pose a question to your tutee. She sits silently for a few moments. What might be a positive aspect of this silence?

a.      If used sparingly and appropriately, silence allows you to take a breather.

b.      If used sparingly and appropriately, silence allows the tutee to think critically and become more independent.

c.       If used sparingly and appropriately, silence allows the tutee to see that you don’t know the answer.

d.      If used sparingly and appropriately, silence allows you to intimidate the tutee.

Learning Styles also Study Skills

16.  You notice a tutee has doodled all over his notebook. As you talk about his assignment, he mentions that he has trouble following the lectures and seems to tune out. Which of the following learning styles is he likely to favor?

a.      Visual learning preference

b.      Kinesthetic learning preference

c.       Auditory learning preference

d.      Mastery learning preference

17.  You’re student has a quiz coming up on comma splices. Which of the following questions would be MOST appropriate to gauge the student’s comprehension about the concept?

a.      Express, “You’ve really been working hard. I’m proud of your effort.”

b.      Inquire, “Where do you think we should start?”

c.       Ask, “Tell me what you know about comma splices?”

d.      Ask, “What steps can you take to fix comma splices?”

18.  Your tutee comes to you with an assignment. She’s not sure what the professor asked, but said something about a classification essay. Which of the following tutor techniques would work BEST as your first approach?

a.      Gauging comprehension.

b.      Let your tutee do the work

c.       Diagrams and drawings

d.      Explaining and lecturing

19.  Your tutee is fifteen minutes late for her appointment. She laments that she has done poorly again on a test. You begin to go over the chapter when she confesses that she never takes notes on the reading, and she can’t usually remember the material when she reads it. Which study skill does she need the MOST help with?

a.      Test taking skills

b.      Note taking skills

c.       Time management skills

d.      Memory skills

20.  You and your tutee are discussion an essay assignment and you ask her if she can provide an example for one of the subtopics. She doesn’t respond right away. What should you do next?

a.      Provide an example yourself.

b.      Wait a few seconds then ask a probing question.

c.       Ask the student to summarize the other concepts.

d.      Suggest that the student incorporate better note taking skills.

21.  Which of the following would be appropriate strategies for a student who learns best when she hears things?

a.      Advise her to spend extra time in class with her professor.

b.      Advise her to write down her ideas when she’s stuck.

c.       Encourage her to use the computer to reinforce her sense of touch.

d.      Encourage her to make up songs to help her remember concepts.

22.  To encourage a tutee to internalize the concept you’ve just gone over, which strategy would encourage him to do the work himself?

a.      Have the student look up the definition in the book.

b.      Rephrase the question so that he understands.

c.       Explain the concept slowly.

d.      Use a diagram to show the example.

23.  Your tutee explains that he has trouble concentrating when studying for a long period of time. As well, he’s easily distracted by his roommate, and ends up goofing off. What suggestion might you offer him?

a.      Eat a healthy diet.

b.      Avoid distractions by limiting his study marathons to 3 hours.

c.       Study in manageable segments and take frequent breaks.

d.      Find a new roommate.

Group Tutoring

24.  Which of the following is a difference between individual and group tutoring?

a.      Students in individual tutoring are instructed at their own pace whereas for group tutoring, many abilities and backgrounds may affect the pace.

b.      Participation is more active in a group setting.

c.       Time for questions is greater in a group setting.

d.      Content in a group setting can be suited to individual needs whereas individual tutoring usually reflects general content.

25.  You’ve scheduled a group tutoring session for Biology 113 to prepare students for the upcoming mid-term exam. Which of the following should be done prior to the session?

a.      Prepare study guides and questions

b.      Set up blackboard, tables, and chairs.

c.       Prepare attendance sheet.

d.      All of the above should be done prior to the session.

e.      B only

Tutoring Scenarios and Situations

26.  Frank is unprepared for an upcoming test. Which of the following strategies should you encourage him to follow?

a.      Cram the night before.

b.      Attend a study group.

c.       Read the directions to the exam carefully before starting.

d.      Take notes more effectively.

27.  As you sit at the front desk, Samantha comes to the ARC and says, “I just need someone to check my homework.” Which of the following is an appropriate response to this student?

a.      “I’ll check your homework answers to see if they’re correct.”

b.      “Why don’t you leave your work with me and I’ll do it later.”

c.       “Show me the problem you’re concerned with and we’ll discuss the general ideas.”

d.      “Okay, but you’ll have to make an appointment.”

28.  A tutee stops by to see if Andrea is available right now for writing tutoring.  She’s worked with Andrea before. Unfortunately, Andrea is working with another student right now. What can you suggest?

a.      “You’ll have to choose another time to see Andrea.”

b.      “I’ll be happy to work with you now.”

c.       “Let’s sign you up for Etutoring.”

d.      All of the above

e.      B and C only

29.  Your study group for Biology is stuck on a concept. One student remarks, “Professor Katsifis is a terrible teacher. He never explains anything.” As a group leader, how should you respond?

a.      “Yeah, he’s real tough. Only dedicated students can handle him.”

b.      “It’s probably best if you withdraw from the class.”

c.       “Let’s go over some of the items you’re having trouble with. I may be able to help you understand those.”

d.      “Well, you’ll do better next semester, when you have to take the class again.”

30.  Which of the following activities is an appropriate behavior for a tutor at the ARC?

a.      Assist first timers with signing in

b.      Revise your schedule weekly as needed.

c.       Tutor classes you’re not scheduled to tutor.

d.      Use the computer lab when a tutee is waiting.

 Write answers  to arc@bridgeport.edu.