TEXES 160 PPR Exam Questions And Answers
2024-2025 (100% pass)
Mr. Clarkson is teaching third grade in Texas for the first time this year. Which of the
following statements describes how Mr. Clarkson should use the TEKS when planning
instruction this year?
A. Mr. Clarkson should review the TEKS at the beginning of the year to become familiar
with the overall curriculum goals
B. Mr. Clarkson should plan instruction around the interest and needs of his students
C. Mr. Clarkson should utilize the TEKS to plan and adjust instruction throughout the
year based on how well his students have mastered the guidelines set forth by the
TEKS.
D. Mr. Clarkson should establish a goal that the majority of his students will master the
TEKS objectives - Answer C. Mr. Clarkson should plan, using the TEKS, and adjust
instruction through the year based on the extent to which his students have mastered
the TEKS guidelines
A middle school teacher refers to the recommended scope and sequence to aide him in
planning for the coming year. Which of the following descriptions most accurately
defines what the scope portion of a scope and sequence does?
A. The scope provides a vision for why students should learn given skills
B. The scope gives details of what skills and concepts should be taught and learned
C. The scope gives details of the sequence in which skills and concepts should be
learned
D. The scope gives ideas and resources for instructional strategies - Answer B. The
scope gives details of what skills and concepts should be taught and learned
,Mrs. Sanders plans her instruction using a framework for integrating language arts with
other content areas. She uses a common topic for instruction and she plans meaningful,
engaging activities. Which of the following instructional approaches is Mrs. Sanchez
using?
A. Basal approach
B. Language experience approach
C. Thematic units
D. Literature-based instruction - Answer C. Thematic units
A teacher of ninth-graders asks her students questions to get them ready for an
upcoming quiz. In asking the questions to address the lesson materials on the quiz the
teacher should -
A. Ask literal questions
B. Be respectful of student answers
C. Also engage students in a debate
D. Provide 1 to 2 seconds of wait time after asking a question - Answer B. Be respectful
of student answers
Students in Mr. Yamaha's sixth-grade geography class are writing reports about
continents and must do some portion of their research on the Internet. In order to
integrate the activity with the TEKS technology requirements, Mr. Yamaha added to the
project criteria that at least two search engines must be used. Which of the following
best describes a search engine?
A. A computer application that retrieves and shows pages and files on the web
B. A computer application that searches for and locates items in a database
C. Computer application applied for creating, editing, querying and maintaining
information
D. Where data manipulation really happens; results are then stored in the computer's
memory - Answer B. Computer application that searches and locates items in a
,database
An entire third-grade class is struggling to memorize the multiplication tables. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate use of the Technology Applications TEKS to
enhance students' learning?
A. Students take a microphone and interview parents with a recording of how they
learned their multiplication facts
B. Students take a microphone and record their classmates reciting multiplication
tables
C. Divide students into groups to create a video where students document all the fun
ways they remember the multiplication tables. D. Have students conduct a web search
to find an interactive software application that will drill them on the multiplication tables
Answer D Have students conduct a web search to find an interactive software
application that will drill them on the multiplication tables
A teacher in a sixth grade computer class takes stock of prior knowledge of her
students, on the first week of school on the topic of input devices. Which terms would be
most likely to be expected responses from students?
A. Copyright laws, fair use, acceptable use policies
B. Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, joystick
C. CPUs, computer motherboards, network cards, sound cards
D. Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Access - Answer B. Keyboard, mouse, scanner,
microphone, joystick
A middle grades teacher utilizes clicker technology as a way for her students to respond
to in-class questioning as well as a way to insure participation of all learners. Which of
the following responses is most likely to support the teachers rationale for this?
A. Technology integration motivates students
B. The response technique employs a range of question types
C. The teacher is able to use nonverbal prompting to monitor progress of each student
, D. The teacher can take an in-class grade for accurate participation - Answer C. The
teacher is able to use nonverbal prompting to monitor progress of each student
Mr. McCullough teaches science in a high school and wishes to acknowledge some
students who attended the state science fair by posting their pictures on the school
website. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the teacher?
A. Post the photographs without any identifying information
B. Obtain written permission from each student
C. Check the district fair-use policy
D. Reviewing the district acceptable-use policy
A middle school math teacher gives his students a test about material that he hasn't had
the chance to cover yet in class. Which of the following characterizes the test?
A. The test has no validity
B. The test has no reliability
C. The test has no credibility
D. The test has subjective results - Answer A. The test has no validity
Mrs. Lara, a third-grade teacher, sends notes home, holds conferences, and posts
weekly assignments and upcoming events on her school web page. Because she uses
these various methods of communication, Mrs. Lara MOST LIKELY understands that -
A. These are more expedient and effective ways of communicating than making phone
calls
B. These are more expedient and effective ways of communicating than individual
face-to-face conferences
C. It helps give students the frequent affirmation of acceptance they need from
significant adults
D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her
classAnswer: DHer primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in
2024-2025 (100% pass)
Mr. Clarkson is teaching third grade in Texas for the first time this year. Which of the
following statements describes how Mr. Clarkson should use the TEKS when planning
instruction this year?
A. Mr. Clarkson should review the TEKS at the beginning of the year to become familiar
with the overall curriculum goals
B. Mr. Clarkson should plan instruction around the interest and needs of his students
C. Mr. Clarkson should utilize the TEKS to plan and adjust instruction throughout the
year based on how well his students have mastered the guidelines set forth by the
TEKS.
D. Mr. Clarkson should establish a goal that the majority of his students will master the
TEKS objectives - Answer C. Mr. Clarkson should plan, using the TEKS, and adjust
instruction through the year based on the extent to which his students have mastered
the TEKS guidelines
A middle school teacher refers to the recommended scope and sequence to aide him in
planning for the coming year. Which of the following descriptions most accurately
defines what the scope portion of a scope and sequence does?
A. The scope provides a vision for why students should learn given skills
B. The scope gives details of what skills and concepts should be taught and learned
C. The scope gives details of the sequence in which skills and concepts should be
learned
D. The scope gives ideas and resources for instructional strategies - Answer B. The
scope gives details of what skills and concepts should be taught and learned
,Mrs. Sanders plans her instruction using a framework for integrating language arts with
other content areas. She uses a common topic for instruction and she plans meaningful,
engaging activities. Which of the following instructional approaches is Mrs. Sanchez
using?
A. Basal approach
B. Language experience approach
C. Thematic units
D. Literature-based instruction - Answer C. Thematic units
A teacher of ninth-graders asks her students questions to get them ready for an
upcoming quiz. In asking the questions to address the lesson materials on the quiz the
teacher should -
A. Ask literal questions
B. Be respectful of student answers
C. Also engage students in a debate
D. Provide 1 to 2 seconds of wait time after asking a question - Answer B. Be respectful
of student answers
Students in Mr. Yamaha's sixth-grade geography class are writing reports about
continents and must do some portion of their research on the Internet. In order to
integrate the activity with the TEKS technology requirements, Mr. Yamaha added to the
project criteria that at least two search engines must be used. Which of the following
best describes a search engine?
A. A computer application that retrieves and shows pages and files on the web
B. A computer application that searches for and locates items in a database
C. Computer application applied for creating, editing, querying and maintaining
information
D. Where data manipulation really happens; results are then stored in the computer's
memory - Answer B. Computer application that searches and locates items in a
,database
An entire third-grade class is struggling to memorize the multiplication tables. Which of
the following would be the most appropriate use of the Technology Applications TEKS to
enhance students' learning?
A. Students take a microphone and interview parents with a recording of how they
learned their multiplication facts
B. Students take a microphone and record their classmates reciting multiplication
tables
C. Divide students into groups to create a video where students document all the fun
ways they remember the multiplication tables. D. Have students conduct a web search
to find an interactive software application that will drill them on the multiplication tables
Answer D Have students conduct a web search to find an interactive software
application that will drill them on the multiplication tables
A teacher in a sixth grade computer class takes stock of prior knowledge of her
students, on the first week of school on the topic of input devices. Which terms would be
most likely to be expected responses from students?
A. Copyright laws, fair use, acceptable use policies
B. Keyboard, mouse, scanner, microphone, joystick
C. CPUs, computer motherboards, network cards, sound cards
D. Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Word, Access - Answer B. Keyboard, mouse, scanner,
microphone, joystick
A middle grades teacher utilizes clicker technology as a way for her students to respond
to in-class questioning as well as a way to insure participation of all learners. Which of
the following responses is most likely to support the teachers rationale for this?
A. Technology integration motivates students
B. The response technique employs a range of question types
C. The teacher is able to use nonverbal prompting to monitor progress of each student
, D. The teacher can take an in-class grade for accurate participation - Answer C. The
teacher is able to use nonverbal prompting to monitor progress of each student
Mr. McCullough teaches science in a high school and wishes to acknowledge some
students who attended the state science fair by posting their pictures on the school
website. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the teacher?
A. Post the photographs without any identifying information
B. Obtain written permission from each student
C. Check the district fair-use policy
D. Reviewing the district acceptable-use policy
A middle school math teacher gives his students a test about material that he hasn't had
the chance to cover yet in class. Which of the following characterizes the test?
A. The test has no validity
B. The test has no reliability
C. The test has no credibility
D. The test has subjective results - Answer A. The test has no validity
Mrs. Lara, a third-grade teacher, sends notes home, holds conferences, and posts
weekly assignments and upcoming events on her school web page. Because she uses
these various methods of communication, Mrs. Lara MOST LIKELY understands that -
A. These are more expedient and effective ways of communicating than making phone
calls
B. These are more expedient and effective ways of communicating than individual
face-to-face conferences
C. It helps give students the frequent affirmation of acceptance they need from
significant adults
D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her
classAnswer: DHer primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in
