Praxis 5412 TOP PREDICTED EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
During an annual review of school programs, a school 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 - ✔✔✔analyzing
accomplishments against a benchmark
A school leader is working with the campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan to
better focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying the
current state of school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions are
best to ask to help the school leader address this goal? - ✔✔✔What are our strengths and
weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
Which faculty are supportive of the change process?
A school leader promotes professionalism by encouraging teacher participation in a cycle of
continuous improvement. Which THREE of the following are the primary outcomes expected for
teachers who participate in this practice? - ✔✔✔Feeling part of a committed community of
learners
Gaining the confidence to try new instructional approaches and methods
Engaging in collaborative professional development activities
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive influence
on the social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds. Which of the
following approaches best supports the leader's goal? - ✔✔✔Seeking and embracing
diversification in the recruitment pool
A facilities audit of a middle school indicates widespread problems with the building's internal
systems and structure. The estimated cost of remedying the problems far exceeds the school's
annual allotment for maintenance and operations. Which of the following is the school leader's most
appropriate response to the information in the audit? - ✔✔✔Discussing the feasibility of a bond
election with the superintendent
The school leaders of elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working
together to decrease dropout rates among atrisk students. Which of the following will most
, effectively facilitate meeting the goal? - ✔✔✔Establishing a professional learning community
(PLC) in which school leaders will examine data, propose and test solutions, and track progress
Ms. Gomez is the new school leader in a K-5 elementary school in a large urban district. She is
concerned about the high percentage of students in her school who receive special education
services. She identifies two initial steps for investigating her concern.
I. Review the placements of all students in special education
II. Evaluate the effectiveness of the school's RTI process
Which of the following is Ms. Gomez' most important consideration in investigating step I ? -
✔✔✔Protecting the rights afforded to students and parents by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
Ms. Gomez is the new school leader in a K-5 elementary school in a large urban district. She is
concerned about the high percentage of students in her school who receive special education
services. She identifies two initial steps for investigating her concern.
I. Review the placements of all students in special education
II. Evaluate the effectiveness of the school's RTI process
Which of the following will provide Ms. Gomez with the most valuable data for completing step II ? -
✔✔✔A progress monitoring instrument that quantifies rates of student improvement
A school leader works with a committee of stakeholders to craft a new school vision statement. The
most effective first step the school leader can take to support the committee's work is to -
✔✔✔facilitate dialogue to eliminate obstacles and validate committee members' thoughts
A representative of the chamber of commerce asks the leader of a high school how the business
community can partner with the school to acknowledge the accomplishments of individual students.
Which of the following is the school leader's best recommendation? - ✔✔✔Asking businesses to
offer discounts or reward cards to students who achieve a goal set by the school
Which of the following is the most effective way for school leaders to foster their personal
professional growth? - ✔✔✔Partnering with a peer to reflect on experiences, ideas, and
challenges
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
During an annual review of school programs, a school 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 - ✔✔✔analyzing
accomplishments against a benchmark
A school leader is working with the campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan to
better focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying the
current state of school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions are
best to ask to help the school leader address this goal? - ✔✔✔What are our strengths and
weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
Which faculty are supportive of the change process?
A school leader promotes professionalism by encouraging teacher participation in a cycle of
continuous improvement. Which THREE of the following are the primary outcomes expected for
teachers who participate in this practice? - ✔✔✔Feeling part of a committed community of
learners
Gaining the confidence to try new instructional approaches and methods
Engaging in collaborative professional development activities
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive influence
on the social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds. Which of the
following approaches best supports the leader's goal? - ✔✔✔Seeking and embracing
diversification in the recruitment pool
A facilities audit of a middle school indicates widespread problems with the building's internal
systems and structure. The estimated cost of remedying the problems far exceeds the school's
annual allotment for maintenance and operations. Which of the following is the school leader's most
appropriate response to the information in the audit? - ✔✔✔Discussing the feasibility of a bond
election with the superintendent
The school leaders of elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working
together to decrease dropout rates among atrisk students. Which of the following will most
, effectively facilitate meeting the goal? - ✔✔✔Establishing a professional learning community
(PLC) in which school leaders will examine data, propose and test solutions, and track progress
Ms. Gomez is the new school leader in a K-5 elementary school in a large urban district. She is
concerned about the high percentage of students in her school who receive special education
services. She identifies two initial steps for investigating her concern.
I. Review the placements of all students in special education
II. Evaluate the effectiveness of the school's RTI process
Which of the following is Ms. Gomez' most important consideration in investigating step I ? -
✔✔✔Protecting the rights afforded to students and parents by the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)
Ms. Gomez is the new school leader in a K-5 elementary school in a large urban district. She is
concerned about the high percentage of students in her school who receive special education
services. She identifies two initial steps for investigating her concern.
I. Review the placements of all students in special education
II. Evaluate the effectiveness of the school's RTI process
Which of the following will provide Ms. Gomez with the most valuable data for completing step II ? -
✔✔✔A progress monitoring instrument that quantifies rates of student improvement
A school leader works with a committee of stakeholders to craft a new school vision statement. The
most effective first step the school leader can take to support the committee's work is to -
✔✔✔facilitate dialogue to eliminate obstacles and validate committee members' thoughts
A representative of the chamber of commerce asks the leader of a high school how the business
community can partner with the school to acknowledge the accomplishments of individual students.
Which of the following is the school leader's best recommendation? - ✔✔✔Asking businesses to
offer discounts or reward cards to students who achieve a goal set by the school
Which of the following is the most effective way for school leaders to foster their personal
professional growth? - ✔✔✔Partnering with a peer to reflect on experiences, ideas, and
challenges
