PYC4809 EXAM PORTFOLIO PRACTICE
TASK 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Domain 1; Comp. 1
Answer: B. Goal-setting skills
◉ Q4. A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the
needs of listed students. The district that teacher works in is not
currently offering an new classes on the topic. Which of the
following will best address the teacher's professional-development
needs?
A. The state department of education
B. The superintendent's office
C. The school district's board of trustees
D. The nearest regional education service center
Domain 4; Comp. 12
Answer: D. The nearest regional education service center
◉ Q5. During a teacher-directed lesson, a student is unconsciously
tapping a pencil, distracting several nearby students. To most
,effectively address the situation with minimal disruption to the
lesson, the teacher should
A. Speak loudly to be heard above the sound of the tapping
B. Pause the lesson and ask the student to stop tapping.
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
D. Walk over and take the student's pencil
Domain 3; Comp. 7
Answer: C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
◉ Q6. Elementary school students use Web sites to research open-
ended questions about the environment. The most beneficial reason
for students to use technology rather than printed resources for this
type of research is that technology allows students to
A. Assist each other in reading scientific terms about the
environment
B. Employ more reliable resources than printed texts can offer
C. Access the most current environmental information available
D. Learn about the environment in age-appropriate language
Domain 3; Comp. 9
Answer: C. Access the most current environmental information
available
,◉ Q7. Ms. Stein and Mr. Regan team teach. Ms. Stein has been out on
extended medical leave, an a substitute has been filling in for her.
Parents have become concerned about the length of time the
students have been taught by the substitute. To best respond to the
parents' concerns, Mr. Regan should
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-
quality instruction.
B. Explain to parents that the staff as a whole is healthy and that
they can provide support to the substitute together.
C. Convey to parents and students the nature of Ms. Stein's medical
condition
D. Ask the principal to write a letter to parents clarifying Ms. Stein's
condition and specific leave details
Domain 4; Comp. 13
Answer: A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to
revive high-quality instruction.
◉ Q8. To ensure that an end-of-unit assessment accurately measures
what first-grade students have learned, a teacher should include
which of the following in the assessment process?
A. Opportunities for students to compare their score to the scores of
other students in the class
B. Guides for students to implement goal-setting strategies
, C. A preview of concepts and materials for the upcoming unit
D. A variety of ways for students to show their understanding
Domain 1; Comp. 3
Answer: D. A variety of ways for students to show their
understanding
◉ Q9. At the beginning of the school year, an elementary school
teacher wants to establish clear school procedures. To best achieve
the goal, the teacher should have students
A. practice the school procedures
B. create a personal copy of the school procedures
C. memorize the school procedures
D. write about the importance of school procedures
Domain 2; Comp. 6
Answer: A. practice the school procedures
◉ Q10. A first-grade class will be using independent workstation.
The primary purpose of the stations is to create an environment in
which students select project to work on, compete their projects,
and share what they have learned. Even though the teacher has
planned what the students will do at the stations, some students are
still unsure of what to do. Which of the following actions would best
TASK 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Domain 1; Comp. 1
Answer: B. Goal-setting skills
◉ Q4. A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the
needs of listed students. The district that teacher works in is not
currently offering an new classes on the topic. Which of the
following will best address the teacher's professional-development
needs?
A. The state department of education
B. The superintendent's office
C. The school district's board of trustees
D. The nearest regional education service center
Domain 4; Comp. 12
Answer: D. The nearest regional education service center
◉ Q5. During a teacher-directed lesson, a student is unconsciously
tapping a pencil, distracting several nearby students. To most
,effectively address the situation with minimal disruption to the
lesson, the teacher should
A. Speak loudly to be heard above the sound of the tapping
B. Pause the lesson and ask the student to stop tapping.
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
D. Walk over and take the student's pencil
Domain 3; Comp. 7
Answer: C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
◉ Q6. Elementary school students use Web sites to research open-
ended questions about the environment. The most beneficial reason
for students to use technology rather than printed resources for this
type of research is that technology allows students to
A. Assist each other in reading scientific terms about the
environment
B. Employ more reliable resources than printed texts can offer
C. Access the most current environmental information available
D. Learn about the environment in age-appropriate language
Domain 3; Comp. 9
Answer: C. Access the most current environmental information
available
,◉ Q7. Ms. Stein and Mr. Regan team teach. Ms. Stein has been out on
extended medical leave, an a substitute has been filling in for her.
Parents have become concerned about the length of time the
students have been taught by the substitute. To best respond to the
parents' concerns, Mr. Regan should
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-
quality instruction.
B. Explain to parents that the staff as a whole is healthy and that
they can provide support to the substitute together.
C. Convey to parents and students the nature of Ms. Stein's medical
condition
D. Ask the principal to write a letter to parents clarifying Ms. Stein's
condition and specific leave details
Domain 4; Comp. 13
Answer: A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to
revive high-quality instruction.
◉ Q8. To ensure that an end-of-unit assessment accurately measures
what first-grade students have learned, a teacher should include
which of the following in the assessment process?
A. Opportunities for students to compare their score to the scores of
other students in the class
B. Guides for students to implement goal-setting strategies
, C. A preview of concepts and materials for the upcoming unit
D. A variety of ways for students to show their understanding
Domain 1; Comp. 3
Answer: D. A variety of ways for students to show their
understanding
◉ Q9. At the beginning of the school year, an elementary school
teacher wants to establish clear school procedures. To best achieve
the goal, the teacher should have students
A. practice the school procedures
B. create a personal copy of the school procedures
C. memorize the school procedures
D. write about the importance of school procedures
Domain 2; Comp. 6
Answer: A. practice the school procedures
◉ Q10. A first-grade class will be using independent workstation.
The primary purpose of the stations is to create an environment in
which students select project to work on, compete their projects,
and share what they have learned. Even though the teacher has
planned what the students will do at the stations, some students are
still unsure of what to do. Which of the following actions would best
