OSAT 144 Practice Test || Graded A+.
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
Which of the following should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning?
correct answers Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which of the following sources of information is most
critical to consider? correct answers School, local, state, and federal policies
Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals?
correct answers Are the school goals aligned with the school vision?
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a community
meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the presentation and
were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. Which of the following was the most likely
cause of poor community support for the school vision and goals? correct answers Stakeholders
were not included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic performance
in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and decides to create a
measurable goal for student math performance. Which of the following is the best example of a
measurable math performance goal? correct answers 90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at
least a B average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step for finalizing the plan? correct answers Identify the resources needed
for each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as an
advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action would
, be that: correct answers Staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their
assigned roles.
Which of the following best describes shared leadership? correct answers The delegation of
authority and responsibility to other team members
Which of the following is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision
and goals? correct answers The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal
activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an important
milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which of the following
actions should be taken first? correct answers Communicate goal progress with the appropriate
stakeholders to identify the barriers and challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
Which of the following is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the
school vision and goals? correct answers Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can
articulate them in their own words.
Which of the following actions would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals
are implemented consistently? correct answers Delegating responsibility to others to assist with
vision implementation, monitoring goal progress regularly, and holding all staff members
accountable for fulfilling their roles in the implementation plan.
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take first? correct answers Develop evaluation
procedures and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic performance
data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups. The leader then
decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The primary benefit of this
action is that: correct answers The school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a
thorough needs assessment.
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
Which of the following should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning?
correct answers Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which of the following sources of information is most
critical to consider? correct answers School, local, state, and federal policies
Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals?
correct answers Are the school goals aligned with the school vision?
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a community
meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the presentation and
were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. Which of the following was the most likely
cause of poor community support for the school vision and goals? correct answers Stakeholders
were not included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic performance
in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and decides to create a
measurable goal for student math performance. Which of the following is the best example of a
measurable math performance goal? correct answers 90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at
least a B average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step for finalizing the plan? correct answers Identify the resources needed
for each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as an
advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action would
, be that: correct answers Staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their
assigned roles.
Which of the following best describes shared leadership? correct answers The delegation of
authority and responsibility to other team members
Which of the following is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision
and goals? correct answers The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal
activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an important
milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which of the following
actions should be taken first? correct answers Communicate goal progress with the appropriate
stakeholders to identify the barriers and challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
Which of the following is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the
school vision and goals? correct answers Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can
articulate them in their own words.
Which of the following actions would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals
are implemented consistently? correct answers Delegating responsibility to others to assist with
vision implementation, monitoring goal progress regularly, and holding all staff members
accountable for fulfilling their roles in the implementation plan.
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take first? correct answers Develop evaluation
procedures and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic performance
data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups. The leader then
decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The primary benefit of this
action is that: correct answers The school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a
thorough needs assessment.
