PPR Exam 2023 (Texas Teach) - 101 Questions and Answers

Mrs. McDowell notices some abrupt changes in one of her 4th grade students, Lainey. Though Lainey has never had behavior issues, she is now consistently disrupting class, and making significantly lower grades than she used to. Mrs. McDowell has also noticed that Lainey has been hanging around a different group of students, many of whom have a history of behavior issues like the ones Lainey is now exhibiting. What is the best initial response for Mrs. McDowell? (a) Discuss her concerns with Lainey in a firm but caring manner, while gathering information so she can better assist her. (b) Send Lainey to the principal's office acknowledging that this situation should be handled at the administrator level. (c) Send Lainey a warning informing her that she will be sent to the office if her behavior doesn't improve. (d) Discuss her concerns with Lainey's parents, giving them the opportunity to handle the situation with her - ans-Discuss her concerns with Lainey in a firm but caring manner, while gathering information so she can better assist her. While keeping in mind that students develop at varying rates, Mrs. Halland notices that one of her kindergarten students is potentially displaying some potentially significant cognitive delays. What should Mrs. Halland do in this situation? (a) Let campus administrators handle the situation. (b) Follow the school protocol for determining if some intervention may be necessary. (c) Discuss his concerns with the student's parents, giving them the opportunity to handle the situation at home. (d) Tell the student that he will be staying in at recess until he is caught up with the other kids in class. - ans-Follow the school protocol for determining if some intervention may be necessary.