Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision Practice Test Questions and Answers

The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for the last few years. The chairperson of the reading department asks the school leader for assistance in identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the following data will be most important for the school leader to suggest that the new chairperson share in guiding the department's instructional decisions? A. Subskill reading assessment scores B. Reading scores from other schools C. Longitudinal reading achievement D. Student population demographics A A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after another violent incident. Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion. Which of the following actions should the school leader take before the expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with due process? A. Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the accusations and evidence gathered B. Alerting the superintendent that expulsion is being considered for a chronically disruptive student. C. Reviewing the student's behavioral expectations andd discipline policy with all students D. Sending a copy of the student's discipline record to the parents via certified mail A During an annual review of school programs, a student leader asks committee members to refer to the school improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action, the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of A. Creating a culture of shared leadership among facility B. Ensuring curriculum programs are research based C. Meeting the needs of diverse populations D. Analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark D A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information system (SIS). Teachers in the elementary school express concers about the requirement that student data will have to be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by the school leader best helps address the teachers' resistance. A. Giving a binder to each teacher on the features of the new student information B. Writing a grant to provide each student with a tablet of student data C. Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor and report student progress D. Measuring the quality of interpersonal relationships between staff through anecdotal data C A student leader observes a teacher's mathematic lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning objective is teaching students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions, followed by guided and independent practice using several problems. The teacher provides students with feedback and support as they work. At the end of the lesson, the teacher provides each student with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to reduce the lowest common denominator. Which of the following is the most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's postobservation conference. A. Aligning assessments with instructional goals B. Selecting appropriate learning activities C. Allowing students sufficient time on task D. Acting as an instructional facilitator A