UIC College of Education Content Test Prep

Correct Answer: C

Secondary colors are made by mixing two primary colors in equal measure.

COLOR TERMS

Primary Colors: Red, Yellow and Blue are considered the 3 Primary Colors

Secondary Colors: Made by mixing equal parts of primary colors. (Purple, Green, Orange)

Tertiary Colors: Made by mixing one primary color with half the saturation of a second primary color 

Complimentary Colors: Appear opposite each other on the color wheel

Image Source: https://www.color-meanings.com/primary-secondary-tertiary-colors/ 

Correct Answer: B

When responding to young children’s artistic creations, teachers must take care not to impose their own judgments or interpretations of the works. Even making complimentary statements (e.g., “Oh, that’s beautiful!” or “I love your picture!”) can have the unintended effect of prompting young children to begin seeking adults’ praise for their works rather than to continue their unselfconscious explorations of color, texture, gesture, and media. Neutral observations such as “You used so many different colors in your picture. Can you tell me about it?” are generally considered appropriate because they make no judgment and keep the focus on the child’s work rather than on the adult’s reaction.

Correct Response: D

This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of the elements and materials of the visual arts. Crayon rubbing is a process in which a sheet of paper is placed over a textured material (e.g., tree bark, a piece of screening). The surface of the paper is then rubbed with a crayon, and the resulting image captures the textural qualities of the material beneath.

Correct Answer: C

When a teacher reads with expression, uses different voices for the characters, and models inflection and emotion, students are more likely to become engaged with the content, to better understand the literacy concepts used in the text and come to appreciate the dramatic arts in everyday life.

Correct Answer: C   

Tempo refers to the pace (how fast or slow) music is performed. See the handout called Exploring Musical Terms for more information on this topic area