TEXES PPR EXAM 2024 EC-12 (160) REAL EXAM
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A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading.Which of the following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check whether requiring the purchase is allowable? - ANSWER-Texas Education Code
As a result of the Supreme Court decision in Plyler v. Doe (1982), educators
can:
- Share information with outside agencies about the immigration status of their
- Ask students questions regarding the immigration status of their family.
- Require students to provide Social Security numbers.
- None of the above - ANSWER-D. none of the above
students.
Which of the following teacher actions will best promote parents as partners in their child's education? - ANSWER-Having the parents sign their child's progress report so they can monitor the child's learning
The Congressional act that mandates school districts to show that all students
are achieving adequate yearly progress on tests is the: - ANSWER-No Child
Left Behind Act
What is true about the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act of 2004? - ANSWER-IEP annual goals align with the No Child Left Behind Act
Which Congressional act employs a broader functional definition of disability than the others listed below? - ANSWER-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Which Congressional act is designed to integrate individuals with disabilities into the social and economic mainstream of society? - ANSWER-Americans with Disabilities Act
A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following 1 / 4
people must be involved in developing the plan? - ANSWER-Sped teacher- school admin- gen ed teacher
A high-school English teacher has selected a daily objective which states, "Students will demonstrate an understanding of tone and theme in poetry." Which of the following assessments would be appropriate to use with this objective? - ANSWER-reading a poem independently and making annotation marks to explain the tone and theme
A mathematics teacher gives her class a two-question clicker quiz at the end of each class period and tabulates their answers according to their mathematical understanding, misconceptions, and error patterns. If her goal is improvement in her students' mathematical proficiency, her best use of the data would be to use it to - ANSWER-inform upcoming instructional strategies.
According to Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs, a person cannot
achieve a sense of belonging without first: - ANSWER-having their safety
needs met.
which of the following classroom practices best models Eric Erikson's behavioral theory? - ANSWER-Students are given differentiated assignments that allow them to succeed often.
An elementary school noticed students were coming to school hungry and having difficulty focusing on classroom activities before lunch. The school put in place free breakfast for all students at the beginning of each day and saw a great improvement in student ability as a result. Which of the following learning theorist's ideas does this example best reflect? - ANSWER-Maslow (hierarchy of needs)
Students in Mr. Miller's class are given stickers for high grades and positive behavior, while they lose recess time and must redo poor work or practice better behavior if needed. This is an example of which theorist's ideas? - ANSWER-
Watson: watsons theory is based on rewards and punishments
Mr. House has a behavior board in his second-grade class. At the end of the day, students get a 1-5 (5 being the best) score based on their behavior for the day. If the student has 23 points or higher at the end of the week, they will earn a reward; if they have less than 23 points, they will not. Which of the following theories does this technique reflect? - ANSWER-operant conditioning
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Stages of development ERICKSON: - ANSWER-people must pass through
eight life stages in order to fulfill their own potential. Failure to complete any phase will hinder their ability to continue growth with success.
A sixth-grade teacher wants to have a better understanding of what students will be expected to know when they leave fifth grade and when they enter seventh grade. The committee type that will best help this teacher is - ANSWER- vertical teaming
Which of the following is the best way for a teacher to improve personal knowledge of technology use in the classroom? - ANSWER-Collaborating with district technology-support personnel
Which THREE of the following topics are most appropriate for a beginning teacher to discuss with a mentor? - ANSWER-The school's attendance and tardiness policies Clarification of a topic discussed at a staff meeting Methods for starting after-school tutoring for struggling students
To best help parents from culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in school, a teacher should - ANSWER-explain to parents how to join a parent organization.
A teacher wants to increase parental involvement for a kindergarten class. After some parents did not attend the school open house at the beginning of the year, the teacher set up home visits with three families. Which of the following is the most important reason for home visits? - ANSWER-Engaging with the family
A teacher implements a scientifically based instructional reading strategy for the first time with a class. The teacher then assesses students' learning but does not see the desired results. Which of the following is most important for the teacher to consider before using the strategy again? - ANSWER-Students must be exposed to the strategy over time by a teacher who is using the strategy faithfully as designed before seeing improved learning results.
Which of the following teacher strategies will best help students enhance their own learning after being given quality feedback? - ANSWER-Providing students with timely opportunities to talk with the teacher about their work
After students have taken a summative assessment, which of the following strategies is best for a teacher to use to provide feedback to students on their 3 / 4
progress? - ANSWER-Discussing the results with students to establish learning goals
A teacher plans to integrate technology into a collaborative learning environment. Which of the following student activities will be most engaging to the students and achieve the teacher's goal? - ANSWER-Creating a blog discussing the attributes of a book they read recently
A teacher plans to use an online discussion board on which students will respond to open-ended questions about the novel they are studying. Parents have already given permission for the students to post online. Which of the following is the next step the teacher should take? - ANSWER-Modeling the types of communication the students should use
A school district has implemented a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policy, which allows students to use their Internet-capable personal devices in class with teacher permission. Teachers are planning to have students use the devices for end-of-chapter quizzes. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the teachers to ensure that students who do not own personal devices can participate? - ANSWER-Providing loaner devices from school inventories that are capable of accessing the quizzes
operant conditioning: - ANSWER-Skinner
operant conditioning is: - ANSWER-method of learning that occurs through
rewards and punishments for behavior. The point system offers a reward for good behavior and no reward for bad behavior.
Which statement about the research on the impact of inclusion on students with disabilities is true? - ANSWER-Inclusion programs may impact elementary and secondary students in different ways
Which statement is true about the research on the attitudes of general educators toward inclusion? - ANSWER-General educators agree with the philosophy of inclusion
A student with a disability attends only math class with students without
disabilities. This is an example of: - ANSWER-Inclusion, Mainstreaming and
Reintegration
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