PPR

38. A teacher reviews a list of discussion guidelines before students begin discussing a topic in small groups. The list includes guidelines such as "be respectful to others' opinions" and "Don't speak out of turn." The practice best fosters which of the following for the students? A. A safe environment for expression B. A sense of community with peers C. An opportunity to practice critical thinking D. A connection between their school and the world

A. A safe environment for expression

89. Which of the following actions is acceptable according to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators A. Accepting gifts and tokens of appreciation from students or their parents B. Discouraging a student from attending a particular college because of the family's finances C. Discussing a student's misconduct with another student's parent D. Inviting students to attend a political fund-raiser

A. Accepting gifts and tokens of appreciation from students or their parents

65. Which of the following student activities is the most authentic assessment of students' knowledge after a unit on chemical reactions? A. Designing an experiment that could create a chemical reaction B. Responding to a multiple-choice assessment requiring students to identify, chemical reactions C. Matching chemical symbols to relative chemical reactants and their products D. Identifying mathematical statements that represent specific chemical reactions

A. Designing an experiment that could create a chemical reaction

8. Which of the following describes the best way for the teacher to address the first unit planning question? A. Giving the students a focus by assigning each student to a specific role within the group B. Requiring each student to complete a daily assessment of their participation in the group C. Asking one student in each group to keep record of the other students' participation and interactions for the teacher D. Rotating around the classroom to observe each group at work and grading students' participation.

A. Giving the students a focus by assigning each student to a specific role within the group

7. Which of the following is the primary purpose of performing the tasks scheduled for the first day of the unit? A. Providing time for students to connect prior knowledge of myths with the unit B, Communicating expectations for successful completion of the unit C. Explaining the history behind the myths in the unit D. Informing students of the TEJS that they should master by the end of the unit.

B, Communicating expectations for successful completion of the unit

1. An eleventh-grade English teacher periodically conferences with students to discuss their writing progress and their writing strengths and needs. The teacher can best use the data obtained from these conferences when doing which of the following? A. Grouping students for lessons on specific skills B. Guiding students with similar interests to design collaborative learning goals C. Adjusting lesson objectives for the upcoming school year D. Integrating skills from various content areas into lessons

A. Grouping students for lessons on specific skills

71. A third-grade teacher is discussing a science concept with the class. As the question-and-answer period progresses, the teacher notices that all English-language learner who is at the intermediate level of speaking proficiency has not volunteered a response. To best promote the students' involvement in the discussion, the teacher should first A. Increase the wait time to provide an opportunity for the student to formulate a response in content and language. B. offer encouraging feedback that focuses on students' participation rather than the correctness of the response C. foster the student's desire to participate in the future by using extrinsic motivation to reward the student for responding. D. Prompt the student by asking questions to check for comprehension of the topic and to clarify if necessary.

A. Increase the wait time to provide an opportunity for the student to formulate a response in content and language.

28. Which of the following teacher actions would best support middle school students as they each explore their own identity? A. Providing a variety of learning experiences to give students an opportunity to determine their strengths. B. Placing students in cooperative learning groups to give students an opportunity to collaborate. C. Including authentic learning experiences for students that are relevant to the curriculum D. Breaking complex tasks into several short segments to facilitate students' comprehension

A. Providing a variety of learning experiences to give students an opportunity to determine their strengths.

57. Chen-Li, a middle school English-language learner (ELL), has been in the United States for less than six months. Before arriving in the Unites States, she had limited experience in a formal education setting. She is at a beginning level of English-language proficiency in reading and also has a low level of literacy in her native language. In developing reading proficiency, which of the following is most appropriate for Chun-Li to master first? A. Recognizing directionality of print B. Using reference materials to learn new vocabulary C. Identifying key concepts presented in reading lessons D. Using graphic organizers for reading comprehension

A. Recognizing directionality of print

98. A teacher would like to speak at a public meeting to express his disagreement with a policy decision involving teacher compensation that was made by the school board of trustees. Which of the following accurately explains the teacher's rights in this situation? A. The teacher does have a right to speak at the meeting, provided that he does not make statements that misrepresent official board policy B. The teacher does have a right to speak at the meeting, provided that his speech presents a reasonably balanced view of all sides of the local educational community C. The teacher does not have a right to speak at the meeting because the issues is one in which the teacher has a personal financial interest.

A. The teacher does have a right to speak at the meeting, provided that he does not make statements that misrepresent official board policy

87. Ms. Espinoza is a teacher who supports a particular candidate during a school board election. Which of the following would be permissible to do based on the Code of Ethics and Statement Practices for Teacher Education? A. Using her name in an advertisement for the candidate in the local newspaper. B. Providing the school mailing list to send out brochures for the candidate C. Posting information on her class Web page in support of the candidate D. Using the school e-mail list to contact parents to support the candidate

A. Using her name in an advertisement for the candidate in the local newspaper.

53. Sixth grade students choose one threat from a list of environmental threats in research and present the class. Which of the following assessment questions by the teacher reaches the highest level of Bloom's taxonomy? A. What is the relevance of this threat to your community? B. What examples can you list for this type of threat? C. What was the most interesting fact you learned? D. What is the main idea of your research?

A. What is the relevance of this threat to your community?

5. After teaching a lesson on a comprehension skill, the teacher requires the students to write in their reading journals to summarize their learning and identify how they can apply the new skill. The activity primarily demonstrates the teacher's understanding of the importance of A. allocating time for students to engage in reflection and closure B. planning lessons and units to promote the effective use of time C. providing a writing activity to create readiness for learning D. using resources to stimulate an inquiry-based approach to learning

A. allocating time for students to engage in reflection and closure

40. When two elementary school students are having a disagreement, the primary goal of the teacher should be to. A. encourage both students to discuss the situation and resolve it in mutually agreeable manner B. determine which student started the argument and initiate consequences for the responsible student C. point out the inappropriate behavior and punish both students D. listen to the concerns of both students privately to ensure that they each feel heard and understood

A. encourage both students to discuss the situation and resolve it in mutually agreeable manner

39. A fifth grade science teacher assigns students to groups to study Earth's structure. In addition to the academic learning goals, students will be responsible for the following · Designing the type of project (diorama, slide show, etc.) · Assigning responsibilities to each group member · Planning a timeline for completing various parts of the project When she shares her lesson plans with another science teacher, she receives feedback that having students work in groups takes too much time and provides few results. When responding to her colleague, the teacher should emphasize that the main benefit of having her students complete the group assignment is that students will A. learn interpersonal communication skills by discussing goals and negotiating with others B. demonstrate an understanding of the resources available to learn academic concepts. C. complete their work faster and with higher quality when working together D. establish procedures to assess learning throughout the course of the project

A. learn interpersonal communication skills by discussing goals and negotiating with others

72. A high-school teacher is introducing a class project. To best communicate expectations for the project, the teacher should first A. present exemplary models of completed projects B. have students generate questions about the project C. supply a graphic organizer to help students organize their project tasks D. provide students with appropriate feedback about their projects

A. present exemplary models of completed projects

62. When planning a whole-group lesson that requires the use of several online sources, a teacher bookmarks each website before the lesson. The primary benefit of the strategy is that it A. promotes quick access to sites to maximize instructional time B. facilitates active student engagement in the learning process C. enhances student understanding of the topics to be addressed. D. provides accurate and relevant information from online resources

A. promotes quick access to sites to maximize instructional time

51. A high school biology teacher begins a lesson on mitosis by asking the class, "What do you think of when you hear the words cell division." Which of the following is the primary purpose of the question? A. Extending student understanding B. Activating prior knowledge C. Accessing critical thinking skills D. Promoting student inquiry

B. Activating prior knowledge

88. Discussing which of the following topics during a vertical team meeting would be most beneficial for improving instruction? A. Arranging the daily schedules across grade levels within a school B. Aligning the mathematics curriculum across grade levels within a school C. Developing technology training for staff members for the upcoming year D. Determining the kind of cultural program needed during the school year

B. Aligning the mathematics curriculum across grade levels within a school

Which of the following best describes an appropriate horizontal learning activity for high school math teachers? A. Rewriting state standards to align instruction among varying grade levels. B. Communicating instructional math goals among teachers of various content areas C. Discussing prerequisite math skills among consecutive grade level teachers D. Sharing best practice strategies among teachers of the same discipline

B. Communicating instructional math goals among teachers of various content areas

93. A general education teacher and a special education teacher are going to start team teaching. Which of the following steps should the teacher take to best establish a productive, professional relationship? A. Reviewing the important background and assessment information about the students they will be team teaching B. Creating a list of goals and expectations together regarding team teaching tasks C. Selecting the grouping and instructional methods that will best meet the needs of the students they will teach as a team D. Recording advantages and potential problems related to the team-teaching experience in a journal

B. Creating a list of goals and expectations together regarding team teaching tasks

43. A third grade teacher wants to increase the amount of productive instructional time. Which of the following Is most likely to help the teacher achieve this goal? A. Allowing students to choose groups to complete projects B. Developing a signal for maintaining students' attention C. Providing worksheets for students who complete assignments early D. Grouping students heterogeneously to teach difficult mathematical concepts.

B. Developing a signal for maintaining students' attention

74. Before beginning a science unit, a teacher has the students record the unit objectives in their science journals. During the unit, students make daily journal entries recording what they have learned. At the end of the unit, the students revisit the journal entries and discuss how well they feel they have mastered each objective. The activity best exemplifies which of the following instructional goals? A. Assessing students' prior knowledge B. Encouraging student self-assessment C. Providing scaffolding for students without prior knowledge D. Focusing student attention on content material

B. Encouraging student self-assessment

50. A teacher has groups of students working in class on a project that requires the use of computer simulation programs. Because only two computers are available in the classroom, the groups cannot all work on computer-based activities simultaneously. To prevent access conflicts, the teacher has the groups use a sign-in sheet to reserve computer time during class periods. Which of the following additional steps taken by the teacher will best help ensure that the computer time available to each group will be sufficient to complete work on the project? A. Choose a leader for each group who will be responsible for ensuring the group's efficient use of computer time B. Give the students written step-by-step instructions for their computer activities. C. At the beginning of each class period, remind students how many computer sessions remain for completing their projects. D. Help the group develop strategies for using their available computer time effectively.

B. Give the students written step-by-step instructions for their computer activities.

49. An eleventh-grade teachers with a class of learners of diverse ability, including English-language learners (ELLs), is planning a group project to investigate the causes of the Second World War. Which of the following represents the grouping method that will be most effective in supporting majority of the learners? A. Grouping students homogenously by ability B. Grouping students heterogeneously by ability C. Allowing students to form their own groups D. Grouping students randomly, such as by counting off

B. Grouping students heterogeneously by ability

73. Using the scientific method in teaching best exemplifies which of the following? A. Situated-learning B. Inquiry-based learning C. Cooperative learning D. Constructivist learning

B. Inquiry-based learning

20. Namrata, an English-language learner, writes in complete sentences, but she has difficulty with verb tenses and frequently uses the present tense when not appropriate to the context. She uses familiar words from the word wall in ger writing, which still includes many spelling and grammatical errors. Which of the following is Namrata's language proficiency level in writing? A. Beginning B. Intermediate C. Advanced D. Advanced-high

B. Intermediate

69. Which of the following is an input device for a computer? A. Mouse B. Monitor C. Keyboard D. Scanner

B. Monitor

60. A teacher introduces students to an interactive Web site. Before having students explore the site, it is most important that the teacher first emphasize which of the following in the acceptable-use policy? A. Web site validity B. Net etiquette C. Electronic copyright laws D. Proper use of search engines

B. Net etiquette

27. Which of the following would be the most effective way to help second-grade students understand the Sun's apparent movement across the sky? A. Reading aloud nonfiction books about the Sun and Earth and asking students question s to check for understanding. B. Observing and recording the length of an object's shadow at different times during the day with the class. C. Inviting a meteorologist to speak to the class about how the Sun's position affects local weather D. Creating a bar graph to show hourly changes in outdoor air temperature throughout the day

B. Observing and recording the length of an object's shadow at different times during the day with the class.

68. When introducing an author study to students, a fifth-grade teacher shares information about the author and has student read sequential-excerpts from the author's writing. The students then work in pairs to discuss their reactions to the excerpts. The primary benefit of this opening activity is that is A. develops students' background knowledge B. Provides support for student interactions C. engages students in problem solving D. promotes students' motivation

B. Provides support for student interactions

The following is a dialogue between a fourth-grade student and her teacher regarding an assignment to write about a favorite memory Student: I don't know what to write about. I don't have a favorite memory. Teacher: Hmm. OK, if you don't have a favorite memory, you can write about a day you would like to have in the future. Tell me what your idea of a good day would look like? 63. In order to help the student begin writing, which of the following instructional strategies did the teacher use? A. Providing an increased wait time B. Reframing the assignment C. Sharing a relevant example D. Simplifying a complex idea.

B. Reframing the assignment

Which of the following actions, without the holder's consent, abides by the federal use guidelines? A. Copying a short story from an anthology for students to read outside of class B. Showing a school-owned feature film in the auditorium for fund-raising purposes C. Duplicating a speech form a political campaign to teach a lesson on persuasion D. Downloading images related to a current unit from the internet to post on the school Web site

B. Showing a school-owned feature film in the auditorium for fund-raising purposes

11. A high school science teacher often tells her students brief anecdotes about the people she calls "unsung heroes of science," ordinary people who made significant contributions in the area of science the class is studying. She makes sure to include scientists from both genders and from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Which of the following statements best expresses why this practice is likely to be a valuable one for high school students? A. Providing students with a wide range of role models helps broaden their thinking about their own future educational and career options. B. Students generally feel more motivated to work hard if what they are studying is directly relevant to their own lives. C. Prompting students to look at content from a variety of viewpoints helps them to understand the content more completely. D. Students tend to place too much emphasis on the level of public recognition and celebrity that an individual has achieved in his or her field.

B. Students generally feel more motivated to work hard if what they are studying is directly relevant to their own lives.

83. Which of the following statements most accurately describes "vertical alignment"? A. Teachers of the same grade level collaborating on curriculum B. Teachers of different grade levels collaborating on curriculum C. Teachers of the same grade level collaborating on scope and sequence D. Teachers of different grade levels collaborating on lesson planning

B. Teachers of different grade levels collaborating on curriculum

92. A middle school teacher wishes to review the school records of a student who has been facing academic problems in the teacher's class. Which of the following accurately describes the teacher's rights regarding access to the student's records? A. The teacher may have access only to those sections of the student's records that are directly relevant to the academic problems B. The teacher may view the student's records only after receiving permission to do so form the school administration and the student's parent/guardian C. The teacher may view the student's records because the teacher has a legitimate educational interest in doing so D. The teacher may have access to a summary information contained in the student's records but may not view original documents that are contained in the records.

B. The teacher may view the student's records only after receiving permission to do so form the school administration and the student's parent/guardian

77. In which of the following situations would a teacher most appropriately wait only one or two seconds for a student's response to a question? A. Student interest in the particular topic under discussion appears to be waning B. The teacher's emphasis is on a drill or review on soliciting a correct answer C. Students are high achievers, and they tend to enjoy and benefit from academic risk-taking D. The teacher wants to elicit a wide variety of responses to a high-order question

B. The teacher's emphasis is on a drill or review on soliciting a correct answer

Use the information below to answer the question that follows Mr. Lopez, an elementary school teacher, uses the following verbal and nonverbal behavioral techniques when teaching · Changing the pitch, tone, and volume of his voice · Maintaining eye contact with the students while they speak · Using positive facial expressions and body-language 48. Which of the following best describes the rationale for the behavioral techniques that Mr. Lopez uses? A. To apply extrinsic motivational strategies B. To communicate enthusiasm for learning C. To promote students' self-monitoring skills D. To hold students accountable for their learning

B. To communicate enthusiasm for learning

4. To best demonstrate for elementary students the appropriate note-taking skills to use during research, a teacher should model which of the following? A. Outlining when recording information B. Using graphic organizers to record information C. Organizing information with note cards D. Determining the reliability of the information

B. Using graphic organizers to record information

21. A middle school language arts teacher is planning the first writing activity of the year. The class includes several English-language learners of various levels of writing proficiency. Which of the following activities would most likely ensure the active participation of all the students? A. Writing an expository essay outlining the steps of a task that has been chosen for them. B. Writing a narrative about an event that has left a lasting impression on them C. Writing a persuasive essay outlining an opinion of the school's cell phone policy D. Writing a literary analysis of a novel that they were assigned to read over the summer.

B. Writing a narrative about an event that has left a lasting impression on them

55. A middle school class includes several students who are English-language learners (ELLs) at the beginning level of English-language proficiency in writing. To best scaffold writing experiences for the ELLs, a teacher should provide A. verbal connections of written statements that are grammatically incorrect B. color-coded edits to demonstrate appropriate revisions C. recently memorized words and phrases to use as models D. graphic organizers that clarify abstract concepts

B. color-coded edits to demonstrate appropriate revisions

26. An eighth-grade team plans a thematic unit in which students learn about the concept of courage in all their subject areas. A primary advantage of implementing thematic instruction is to promote students' A. self-reflection about the content-area materials B. connections with the content in multiple areas C. collaboration in groups about the content D. comprehension of the content for all ability levels

B. connections with the content in multiple areas

34. A middle school has begun a program in which each teacher will be assigned to meet regularly with a small group of students. The primary rationale underlying such program is to help meet young adolescents' need to A. be provided with opportunities to practice communication skills B. develop a sense of belonging in and commitment to school community C. receive prompt, ongoing feedback on the quality of their academic performance D. test the limits of acceptable behavior in an environment that minimizes the risks of such testing

B. develop a sense of belonging in and commitment to school community

22. Before assigning new reading material to her class, Mrs. Weiss, a middle school reading teacher, pre-teaches vocabulary. Some of the students in the class are English-language learners (ELLs). Ms. Weiss instructs the students to scan the text to identify unfamiliar words. Once students identify the unfamiliar words, she provides a brief definition of each word as it is used in the context of the new material. A primary reason this method of vocabulary instruction is effective for the ELLs is that A. students are involved in selection the words for instruction B. new vocabulary words are presented in a less structured context C. the teacher allows students to use the classroom dictionary D. students are required to use other comprehension strategies.

B. new vocabulary words are presented in a less structured context

13. A seventh-grade reading teacher is teaching a unit on American inventors. Each day the class reads a biographic sketch of a different inventor. To best help the intermediate-level English-language learners in the class comprehend the reading material, the teacher should A. administer formative assessments after students read each of the sketches. B. provide students with a graphic organizer to record main ideas covered in each sketch. C. ask students how well they are able to understand the content of the sketches D. have students highlight the portions of each sketch that are unclear to the,

B. provide students with a graphic organizer to record main ideas covered in each sketch.

9. Which of the following will best help the teacher answer the second unit planning question? A. Attending a workshop about a specific computer program B. Choosing tech-savvy students to help design the project C. Consulting the library media specialist for resources D. Reading other teachers' Web sites for ideas on technology

C. Consulting the library media specialist for resources

46. When Mr. Cohen, a middle school science teacher, introduces a new science topic, he often begins by telling students a personal story about it. He might talk about the teacher who first taught him about it, describe something about it that he found especially interesting or difficult, or tell a funny story about a related experiment. This type of presentation best reflects an understanding of the importance of A. helping students recognize that they have potential to specialize in any subject they choose B. teaching students how to apply metacognitive thinking in the course of content area learning C. creating an environment in which all students are motivated to rise to high teacher expectations D. providing students with a model of the environment and intellectual challenge of learning

B. teaching students how to apply metacognitive thinking in the course of content area learning

To begin a unit on subtraction with kindergartens students, a teacher gives each student a set of counters shaped like bears and a mat showing a cave and a wooded area. The teacher tells the following story and the students use the bears and mat to act it out. 12. The activity is developmentally appropriate for kindergarten students in that it A. allows students to initiate their own learning B. uses a concrete experience to introduce new learning C. incorporates cooperative learning opportunities D. focuses on principles of inquiry-based learning

B. uses a concrete experience to introduce new learning

52. Stanely, a kindergartener, proudly shows his teacher a finger-painting project that he has completed for centers. Which of the following teacher praise response would best provide Stanely with specific positive feedback about his work? A. "Wow, what a great painting! I am proud of you." B. "I love it, Stanely! You are becoming a wonderful painter!" C. "What a great use of color! I see you used a lot of light blue and bright yellow." D. "Neat! What is that squiggly over there supposed to be? Is it a cloud or a bird?"

C. "What a great use of color! I see you used a lot of light blue and bright yellow."

A. Aware of a student's past record of prior academic performance, a teacher makes a deliberate effort in the beginning of the school year to motivate the student by providing frequent feedback and encouragement. The student continues to do below-average work in school. B. A high school physical education teacher is aware that an incoming student has two older siblings who were outstanding athletes. The teacher treats the student the same as other students and makes no mention of the student's siblings. The student consistently performs poorly in physical education classes. C. A high school student is aware that her counselor does not think she should register for honors classes, based on her grades as a sophomore. The student registers for two honors courses in spite of her counselor's skepticism and does well in both classes. D. Aware that a student often misbehaves in class during the previous school year, a teacher seats the student next to the teacher's desk at the beginning of the new school year. The teacher makes a point in keeping a watchful eye on the student. The student continues to be a behavior problem throughout the school year.

C. A high school student is aware that her counselor does not think she should register for honors classes, based on her grades as a sophomore. The student registers for two honors courses in spite of her counselor's skepticism and does well in both classes.

31. To best help students create effective transitions in the broadcast of the weather report, Ms. Russell should demonstrate how to use which of the following graphic organizers? A. A cluster B. A Venn-diagram C. A storyboard D. A cause-and-effect chart

C. A storyboard

76. The statewide student technology objectives require middle school students to integrate tables, charts, and graphs into documents. Which of the following is the best example of an authentic assessment that meets the objective? A. Pairing students and urging them to explore the graphic abilities of computer programs B. Printing specific directions for how to create charts and graphs for students to study C. Allowing students to survey others and electronically report results in a graphic format D. Requiring students to duplicate different electronic graphs and tables created by the teacher

C. Allowing students to survey others and electronically report results in a graphic format

10. Which of the following strategies will most likely benefit a student who has been diagnosed with autism? A. Including opportunities for group work B. Providing a wide array of choices for activities C. Creating predictable routines in the classroom D. Using a voice amplifier when speaking to the student

C. Creating predictable routines in the classroom

70. A teacher is creating an introduction to a content-based unit using presentation software. Which of the following guidelines should the teacher use when designing each slide? A. Including multiple graphics B. Highlighting a single key point C. Explaining each point fully D. Asking a higher-level question.

C. Explaining each point fully

64. An economics teacher plans to assess a class's understanding of unit content by having students complete a performance assessment that is based on a case study. The case study describes problems facing a company, and students will be asked to prepare a report that analyzes the company's situation and proposes short-and long-term solutions. The teacher can best help ensure that the assessment will yield fair and accurate credibility taking which of the following steps before students begin their work? A. Providing students with an outline that highlights key facts and issues form the assigned case study B. Helping students locate information relevant to the case study in their textbook or in other classroom resources C. Giving students information about the specific criteria and standards that will be used to evaluate their performance D. Showing students a sample response to the case study

C. Giving students information about the specific criteria and standards that will be used to evaluate their performance

18. Mr. Tucker is a high school health teacher who has students of various levels of English-language proficiency in his classes. He asks beginning-level students yes/no questions, often with the use of visual cues. He asks intermediate-level students either/or questions, to which possible answers are limited. Finally, he asks advanced students more grammatically complex questions, such as embedded and open-ended questions that uses "who", "what", "when", or "where". The practice best reflects which of the following principles related to questioning strategies? A. Embedding students' prior knowledge in the questions will support their learning. B. Eliciting responses from students will produce active learners C. Modifying the language structure of questions will support student participation D. Using an organized process for questions will help track which students are called on

C. Modifying the language structure of questions will support student participation

67. Which of the following strategies would best support vocabulary development in English-language learners who are at the beginning level of writing/language proficiency? A. Facilitating a class readers' theater performance B. Providing opportunities for students to read aloud lists of high-frequency words C. Placing labels on pictures and objects in the classroom D. Distributing dictionaries for students to look up unfamiliar words.

C. Placing labels on pictures and objects in the classroom

47. Which of the following is the best way to promote student success during small-group instructional activities? A. Ensuring that group members reach consensus during activities B. Rewarding group members who correctly answer questions about the activities C. Providing group members a list of expectations before conducting each activity D. Recording group members interactions during each activity in a comprehensive chart

C. Providing group members a list of expectations before conducting each activity

91. When planning conferences with families, a teacher can best demonstrate the value of parent teacher interaction through which of the following strategies? A. Utilizing e-mail as the main method of communication with families B. Sending home conference talking points for families who cannot attend C. Rescheduling conference times to accommodate families' schedules D. Asking students to convey school-related messages to their families

C. Rescheduling conference times to accommodate families' schedules

24. Which of the following is an instructional objective? A. Students will complete a worksheet on operating and factoring B. Students will finish homework to solve quadratic equations C. Students will use fractions to describe the result of an experiment D. Students will participate in a district math symposium

C. Students will use fractions to describe the result of an experiment

35. Mr. Kelly, a middle school science teacher, is planning a unit to teach students how to research a topic using multiple sources and how to present the findings in a written or oral presentation. The students must independently conduct much of their research outside of class. Which of the following should Mr. Kelly consider first when planning the unit? A. Students' ability to present their research findings B. Students' prior knowledge of the research topic C. Students' access to credible resources D. Students' ability to summarize resources.

C. Students' access to credible resources

86. Under which of the following conditions can a teacher make multiple copies of an article for students prior to a class discussion without requiring copyright permission? A. The article will be reused from year to year for similar lessons. B. The teacher has copied at least one other article by the same author C. The article has less then 2,500 words and includes notice of copyright D. The teacher keeps one of the copies that contains copyright information as it appears in the publication.

C. The article has less then 2,500 words and includes notice of copyright

61. A few months into the school year, a first-grade teacher is reviewing a new student's scores on a standardized assessment. The teacher, who would like to use the scores to help guide instructional planning for the student, should be aware of which of the following? A. Young children's performance on standardized assessments tends to be better than their performance on informal classroom assessments that cover similar knowledge and skills B. Standardized assessments for young children often lack validity and fail to measure what they claim to measure, so results should be used with caution. C. Young children's lack of familiarity with test taking may yield standardized assessment score that are not an accurate reflection of children's true abilities D. Standardized assessments for young children tend to be more useful for planning instruction for groups of children than for planning instructions for any one child.

C. Young children's lack of familiarity with test taking may yield standardized assessment score that are not an accurate reflection of children's true abilities

16. A ninth-grade world geography teacher is planning a unit on how geographic processes affect political education in different areas of the world. To begin designing appropriate goals for the unit, the teacher should first A. review the information presents in the geography textbook B. Conference with the team of world geography teachers C. consult the statewide student objectives for world geography D. create an assignment timeline for this geography unit

C. consult the statewide student objectives for world geography

23. A middle school science teacher requires to keep a learning lop to record their observations, identify concerns, and summarize learning. The primary benefit of this practice is that it A. helps students to consider data from multiple view points B. provides students with additional study materials C. encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning D. caters to students with a variety of preferred learning styles

C. encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning

37. A kindergarten teacher notices that the same groups of students regularly argue over materials at the art center. To most effectively help these students learn to resolve their differences, the teacher should A. create a list of procedures that explain ways to care for the materials. B. remove the group of students from the art center when they start to argue. C. have a class meeting to model various ways of solving differences in class D. read various books to the class in which the characters have conflicts and learn to get along

C. have a class meeting to model various ways of solving differences in class

41. When creating a daily schedule for a kindergarten class, it is most important for the teacher to consider A. whether the time allotted for each instructional activity allows students to complete each task. B. the length of an afternoon rest period to help transition students from lunch. C. how to balance quiet and active instructional activities while including time for play D. ways to incorporate parental involvement within each scheduled activity

C. how to balance quiet and active instructional activities while including time for play

75. A fourth grade teacher is presenting a science lesson on how heat affects matter. he teacher slips a brass ball through a metal ring. The teacher then heats the ball and tries to slip it through the ring again. The students can readily see that once heated, the ball will no longer fit through the ring. The lesson is this way is most likely to promote learning by, A. Prompting students to connect various previously learned concepts B. activating students' curiosity about what is being taught. C. providing students with a conceptual framework for the current lesson D. encouraging students to examine the problem systematically

C. providing students with a conceptual framework for the current lesson

84. A new teacher volunteers to help organize and implement a school wide effort to raise funds for new books and other resources for the school. This action best demonstrates the teacher's recognition of A. the importance of communicating the expectation that all students will contribute to the school community B. the obligation of school faculty to use a variety of means to promote their ongoing professional growth and development C. the importance of contributing to the development of a sense of community and shared goals within a school. D. the obligation of school faculty members to serve as role models for colleagues who may not be as motivated and committed.

C. the importance of contributing to the development of a sense of community and shared goals within a school.

80. During a lesson on telling time, a teacher performs a quick assessment of the students' understanding by developing a clock and asking the students to write the correct time. The teacher observes that many of the students are confusing the hour and minute hands. Which of the following is the best step for the teacher to take? A. Continuing with the lesson as planned, to stay on schedule B. Reassessing the students at the end of the lesson, using a different method C. Incorporating time for independent practice during the lesson D. Adjusting the lesson to correct students' misconceptions

D. Adjusting the lesson to correct students' misconceptions

33. A third-grade class includes students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. As the teacher develops and implements classroom learning centers. It would be most appropriate to apply which of the following principles related to student diversity? A. Learning centers should be designed to emphasize commonalities among diverse student groups B. Each learning center should include a message encouraging students to work with classmates they haven't worked with before C. Each learning center should feature activities designed specifically to enhance students' knowledge of the various groups represented in the classroom D. Learning center materials and activities should reflect and accommodate differences among students in the classroom.

D. Learning center materials and activities should reflect and accommodate differences among students in the classroom.

25. An elementary school uses a full inclusion model in which students with disabilities are fully integrated in the regular/general education classroom. Compared with traditional approaches to educating students with special needs, which of the following is most likely to be an important advantage of this model? A. Students with disabilities will have greater opportunities for individualized instruction that addresses their specific strengths and needs. B. The families of students with disabilities will be more motivated to participate actively in the planning and implementation of their child's educational program. C. The classroom teachers will be able to maintain smoother, more efficient classroom management routines and simplified patterns of collaboration with special education professionals. D. All students will have increased opportunities to develop an understanding and acceptance of diversity through increased interactions with one another

D. All students will have increased opportunities to develop an understanding and acceptance of diversity through increased interactions with one another

6. Which of the following teacher actions is most appropriate for addressing the third unit planning question? A. Inviting the art teacher to teach students about Grecian urns so they may design their own B. Leading minilessons about the history, culture, and intellectual contributions of ancient Greece C. Requiring students to research various aspects of ancient Greece and share them in small groups D. Asking other teachers on the team to incorporate lessons on ancient Greece into their curricular

D. Asking other teachers on the team to incorporate lessons on ancient Greece into their curricular

66. A high school teacher has placed a document on the computer network with instructions for a social studies assignment. The assignment includes using online information, and the teacher wants to ensure that students gain quick access to useful information about the topic. The teacher's best strategy for ensuring such access would be to include which of the following with the instructions? A. A list of the Web addresses of organizations that conduct social studies research B. Embedded links to search engines with a reputation for a high percentage of relevant hits. C. A list of key words likely to result in successful searches D. Embedded links to relevant Web Sites

D. Embedded links to relevant Web Sites

17. Ms. Shay is planning a unit for her students. She begins by identifying a learning goal for the unit and designing assessments that will measure students' level of proficiency and understanding in relation to that goal. She then plans instruction and develops learning experiences that will support students on meeting the learning goal. Which of the following is a primary benefit of the instructional design sequence that Ms. Shay is using? A. Showing respect for the diversity of student needs B. Developing opportunities for content area integration C. Providing assessments related to real world experiences D. Ensuring that lessons support the overall goal of the unit

D. Ensuring that lessons support the overall goal of the unit

36. Teachers in a high school are aware of a local gang problem and wish to influence the students in their school to reject gang membership. The teachers can best facilitate achievement of this goal by emphasizing which of the following approaches? A. Ensuring that all students have access to information from reports, news articles, and other credible sources that objectively examines the risks of gang membership B. Creating a learning environment where students feel a sense of belonging and have opportunities to experience success. C. Leading a discussion in their own classrooms aimed at examining the various causes of individual decisions to join a gang D. Establishing systems and procedures in each class that emphasizes teacher flexibility in regard to expectations for student behavior and learning.

D. Establishing systems and procedures in each class that emphasizes teacher flexibility in regard to expectations for student behavior and learning.

15. A high school history teacher provides students with a list of steps to help them complete their research papers. To best target the highest level of Bloom's Taxonomy, the list should include which of the following? A. Sequencing researched information chronologically B. Including information from an interactive online source C. Developing a clear topic sentence for each paragraph of the research paper D. Incorporating diverse perspectives about the research topic

D. Incorporating diverse perspectives about the research topic

3.Which of the following is the primary purpose of activating students' prior knowledge before they read a text? A. Enhancing students' self-monitoring skills B. Increasing effective student collaboration C. Promoting active student problem-solving D. Increasing students' comprehension level

D. Increasing students' comprehension level

14. Each week students compose, send, and respond to e-mails to communicate with their e-mail pals from different communities. Which of the following is the most important benefit of the project? A. Teaching students to use various technology applications B. Engaging students in learning how to properly write letters C. Enriching students' understanding of different cultures D. Instructing students on effectively cooperating with others

D. Instructing students on effectively cooperating with others

81. Which of the following nonverbal behaviors best conveys that a teacher is engaged in what a student is saying? A. Using appropriate hand movement while finishing the student's thoughts. B. Leaning forward and facing the student, and nodding when appropriate C. Leaning backward with arms folded, and not interrupting the students D. Maintaining eye contact with student while keeping a neutral expression.

D. Maintaining eye contact with student while keeping a neutral expression.

32. The end-of-unit broadcast primarily incorporates which of the following elements of learning? A. Self-assessment B. Open-ended questioning C. Community involvement D. Multiple intelligences

D. Multiple intelligences

19. A teacher asks students to work in groups of four to create a model of a concept being studied. One group struggle with meeting project timelines. Which of the following strategies will best assist the group in meeting project timelines? A. Choosing a group leader who will keep group members on task B. Deciding who will take minutes and creates agendas C. Ensuring that group interactions are based on mutual respect D. Outlining the rules and guidelines given by the teacher

D. Outlining the rules and guidelines given by the teacher

Ms. Russell, a fourth-grade teacher, is planning a unit in weather. For one month, the class will observe and chart the data related to daily weather conditions. The students will record the temperature and describe it as hot, warm, or cold. They will also record whether the day is windy, calm, cloudy, clear, rainy, or sunny. Using the data recorded in the charts, the students will create a Web-based broadcast of the weather forecast, which will be available throughout the school. To complete the project, Ms. Russell will divide the class into the following four teams · A forecast team who analyzes and compiles the student's predictions · A script-writing team who writes the actual broadcast script · A technology team who films the broadcast · A design team who creates the set 30. Which of the following types of assessments does the broadcast best illustrate? A. Reflective B. Diagnostic C. Mastery Learning D. Performance based

D. Performance based

78. A middles school teacher integrates internet research skills into a project. Which of the following teacher actions nest addresses the needs of students who have limited experience with technology? A. Providing reading materials about how to use the internet B. Creating topic lists to focus the internet research C. Offering specific strategies on how to use the internet D. Promoting additional practice of the internet research

D. Promoting additional practice of the internet research

54. Which of the following is the most effective method for a teacher to assess students' use of higher-order thinking skills as they complete a group project? A. Noting the frequency of students' verbal interactions B. Observing the intellectual behaviors students exhibit C. Recording the number of questions students ask each other D. Requiring students to complete a questionnaire?

D. Requiring students to complete a questionnaire?

56. Mr. Middleton, a third-grade teacher, administers a midyear benchmark to students. Which of the following would be the best methos for providing feedback to the students? A. Distributing the most frequently mussed questions to the students B. Sending the benchmark results to the students' parents C. Distributing a chart with the overall class benchmark results to the students D. Reviewing the benchmark results individually with the students

D. Reviewing the benchmark results individually with the students

79. A fifth-grade teacher wishes to promote the full and active participation of nonassertive students. Which of the following cooperative learning group activities would likely be most effective for this purpose? A. Four Corners: The teacher asks the entire class a question and designates the four corners of the room as representing possible thoughtful responses to the question. Students move to the corner of their choice, discuss their response among themselves, and present the group's responses to the class. B. Group Word-Webbing: The teacher reads aloud a story to the class. The class is then divided into learning groups. Each learning group is provided with a large piece of mural paper and colored markers. Together, students in each group draw a visual map connecting the main ideas and supporting concepts from the story. C. Experts: The teacher presents a problem to the entire class, which has been divided into groups. Each group member is assigned to become an expert on one aspect of the problem. Each expert confers with counterparts from other groups and then reports back to the home group about his or her area of expertise. D. Think-Pair-Share: The teacher asks a question to the entire class. Students think their responses silently and then team up with a partner to share their ideas. Partners confer and then present their response to the class.

D. Think-Pair-Share: The teacher asks a question to the entire class. Students think their responses silently and then team up with a partner to share their ideas. Partners confer and then present their response to the class.

97.A teacher is preparing a conference with the parents of a student who Is struggling academically. To best ensure an effective conference, which of the following should the teacher send home to parents prior to the meeting? A. Exemplar examples of completed assignments for the purpose of comparisons B. Referrals to expedite specific interventions that addresses the student's needs C. Homework for the student to practice with parental assistance D. Work samples with explanations of the interventions the student received.

D. Work samples with explanations of the interventions the student received.

45. As a class of high school students prepare to complete an independent research paper, the teacher provides an explanation of plagiarism and demonstrates proper ways to paraphrase material and cite source information. By doing so, the teacher is primarily promoting A. the interest of the students in analyzing research papers B. students' accountability of their own learning C. the ability of the students to apply knowledge of the writing process D. academic integrity among students

D. academic integrity among students

58. Mr. Trang has his mathematics students keep a learning log. At the end of each class period, students are asked to record three sentences that paraphrase what they learned from the day's lesson. This strategy is beneficial for students' learning primarily because it asks them to A. practice setting goals B. develop communication skills C. elaborates on new ideas D. activate prior knowledge

D. activate prior knowledge

100. Ms. Rashid, a mentor teacher, participates with her mentees, Mr. Olsen, in a parent conference. During the conference, Mr. Olsen comments to the parents that their daughter, Karen, might have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) because she has difficulty sitting still and cooperating in the class. In the scenario, it is most appropriate for Ms. Rashid to explain that, Karen A. will be closely monitored to determine whether she has ADHS or any medical condition B. is at an age where she is likely to develop medical conditions such as ADHD C. will be referred for further medical assessment only of the teachers agree that she suffers from ADHD. D. can be diagnosed with ADHD only by a medical professional

D. can be diagnosed with ADHD only by a medical professional

94. A new teacher in a high school is assigned a mentor teacher to provide him with advice and assistance over the course of the year. The following is most likely to be effective in developing the new teacher's professional skills if the two teachers A. establish a schedule of monthly meetings that they adhere to strictly throughout the year B. agree at the beginning of the school year on the types of issues they will and will not address together C. plan to meet frequently during the early weeks of school and less frequently as the year progresses. D. confer both on a scheduled basis and whenever the new teacher has questions or problems

D. confer both on a scheduled basis and whenever the new teacher has questions or problems

96. Ms. Murphy is concerned about a student's recent academic and behavioral performance. Ms. Murphy can best prepare for a professional-conference with the parents by A. sending the parents an e-mail to inform them of their child's difficulties and to designate a time to conference B. making arrangements for a special education teacher and an administrator to attend the conference to address any potential parental concerns C. collecting other student's work samples and behavior logs to give the parents as a basis for comparison D. gathering the student's various work samples and anecdotal records of the student's behavior

D. gathering the student's various work samples and anecdotal records of the student's behavior

59. A teacher frequently uses strategies that support checking for understanding throughout instruction. A primary purpose of the practice is to A. promote integrated learning B. emphasize student collaboration C. develop students' study habits D. increase students' accountability

D. increase students' accountability

29. A teacher is planning an instructional activity for a culturally diverse ninth-grade class. The teacher wishes to ensure that the activity will be effective in promoting all students' learning. The teacher can best achieve this goal by asking himself whether the activity he is planning A. uses an instructional format that is likely to be familiar to all the students in the class B. occasionally includes identifiable elements from the cultural groups represented in the classroom C. offers students maximum flexibility in determining how they wish to accomplish intended learning goals. D. is accessible and meaningful to students with varied life experiences and background knowledge.

D. is accessible and meaningful to students with varied life experiences and background knowledge.

44. A second-grade teacher is preparing for a new school year. Which of the following would be the most effective way for the teacher to establish expectations for student behavior in the classroom? A. Providing each student with a set of rules B. Establishing rules that describe the undesired behaviors in the classroom C. Involving the students in the process of creating the rules D. Developing a set of rules that address every possible situation

Involving the students in the process of creating the rules

42. When teaching adolescents, it can be difficult to ______students in middle school and high school to produce thoughtful, high-quality work. Teachers of adolescents should include partner and small-group activities to address students'_______needs.

Motivate, social