Teaching & Research Aptitude Quiz - Competitive Exams UGC_NET

Free practice quiz: Teaching & Research Aptitude (Competitive Exams UGC_NET). 74 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of formative evaluation in teaching?

   1. To certify completion of a degree
   2. To grade students at the end of a course
   3. To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback
   4. To compare students with one another
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   Answer: C. To monitor student learning and provide ongoing feedback

2. The concept of 'zone of proximal development' was given by:

   1. Lev Vygotsky
   2. Jerome Bruner
   3. B.F. Skinner
   4. Jean Piaget
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   Answer: A. Lev Vygotsky

3. In research, 'operational definition' of a variable refers to:

   1. A dictionary meaning of the variable
   2. A theoretical explanation of the variable's importance
   3. A statistical technique for analyzing the variable
   4. A clear, specific description of how the variable will be measured or manipulated
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   Answer: D. A clear, specific description of how the variable will be measured or manipulated

4. Which of the following is a type of 'probability sampling'?

   1. Quota sampling
   2. Convenience sampling
   3. Snowball sampling
   4. Stratified random sampling
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   Answer: D. Stratified random sampling

5. Which of the following best describes the 'Socratic method' of teaching?

   1. Using questioning to stimulate critical thinking and draw out ideas
   2. Delivering content through formal lectures
   3. Assigning independent projects for students to complete
   4. Demonstrating a skill for students to imitate
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   Answer: A. Using questioning to stimulate critical thinking and draw out ideas

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