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Which of the following is not considered one of the six main co-teaching models? A) Station Teaching B) One Teach, One Observe C) Team Teaching D) Solo Teaching
D) Solo Teaching
True/False In the “One Teach, One Assist” model, the second teacher should only circulate and provide behavior management support.
False (The assisting teacher can also support learning, clarify directions, and check for understanding—not just manage behavior.)
Two teachers split the class into three groups, each teacher takes one group, and the third group works independently. What co-teaching model is being used? A) Parallel Teaching B) Station Teaching C) Alternative Teaching D) Team Teach
B) Station Teaching (Groups rotate between teachers and/or independent stations.)
Which co-teaching model is most effective when introducing brand new, complex material? A) Team Teaching B) Station Teaching C) One Teach, One Observe D) Alternative Teaching
A) Team Teaching (Both teachers lead instruction together, helpful when introducing challenging content.)
True/False Effective co-teaching requires both teachers to share planning, instruction, and assessment responsibilities.
True (Shared responsibility is essential for effective co-teaching.)
Multiple Choice In which model do both teachers deliver the same content simultaneously to different halves of the class? A) Station Teaching B) Parallel Teaching C) Team Teaching D) One Teach, One Assist
B) Parallel Teaching (Teachers split the class into groups and teach the same material simultaneously.)
Fill-in-the-Blank When one teacher provides enrichment or remediation to a small group while the other teaches the rest of the class, this is called __________ teaching.
Alternative Teaching (One teacher provides specialized instruction to a small group while the other works with the larger group.)
Multiple Choice Which of the following is a benefit of team teaching? A) Teachers can model collaboration for students B) One teacher is always the leader C) Students only hear one perspective D) It eliminates the need for planning tim
A) Teachers can model collaboration for students (Team teaching shows students how adults work together and provides multiple perspectives.)
Scenario During a lesson, Teacher A introduces the concept, while Teacher B models strategies or adds examples alongside. What model does this best describe? A) Team Teaching B) One Teach, One Assist C) Station Teaching D) Parallel Tea
A) Teachers can model collaboration for students (Team teaching shows students how adults work together and provides multiple perspectives.)
True/False Effective co-teaching strategies should always look the same regardless of subject area and student needs.
False (Co-teaching should be flexible and adapt to content, student needs, and teacher strengths.)
Multiple Choice Which co-teaching model is most effective for collecting data on student learning? A) One Teach, One Observe B) Station Teaching C) Alternative Teaching D) Team Teaching
A) One Teach, One Observe (This model allows focused data collection on student behavior or performance.)
Multiple Choice Which of the following is not a best practice for co-teaching? A) Regular communication between teachers B) Equal sharing of instructional roles C) Consistent planning together D) Always letting one teacher handle gradi
D) Always letting one teacher handle grading (Responsibilities should be shared equitably.)
True/False In parallel teaching, both teachers teach the same content to smaller groups of students at the same time.
True (Parallel teaching divides the class into two smaller groups learning the same lesson at the same time.)
Scenario Two teachers plan a unit together, one focuses on math applications while the other emphasizes literacy connections. They combine their expertise during instruction. What model is this an example of? A) Station Teaching B) Team
B) Team Teaching (Both teachers bring their strengths together during instruction.)
Multiple Choice Which of the following best describes the goal of co-teaching? A) To give one teacher a break B) To provide two separate lessons in the same room C) To meet diverse student needs through collaboration D) To reduce class
C) To meet diverse student needs through collaboration (The main purpose of co-teaching is to maximize learning for all students.)
