FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

Drill and practice techniques are primarily used to:

1. Introduce new concepts

2. Re-teach skills that students have failed to master

3. Provide entertainment during class

4. Assess final understanding of a topic

The correct answer is: Re-teach skills that students have failed to master

Drill and practice techniques are primarily employed to reinforce and solidify skills that students have already been exposed to, but may not have completely mastered. This method allows students to engage in repetitive practice of specific skills, which helps to enhance their understanding and retention of those skills over time. By focusing on areas where students struggle, drill and practice serve as an effective intervention strategy to support their learning and development. In contrast, introducing new concepts typically requires different strategies, such as direct instruction or modeling, to ensure that students can build a foundation before engaging in practice. Providing entertainment during class does not align with the focused and structured nature of drill and practice, as the primary goal is educational rather than recreational. Lastly, assessing final understanding generally involves various forms of evaluation or formative assessments that gauge comprehension at the end of a learning unit, rather than the repetitive practice aimed at mastery of specific skills.