TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Study Guide Solutions

TExES PPR EC-12 (160) Study Guide Solutions Use this information to answer questions 1-5: - ANSWER-A sixth- grade history teacher is beginning a unit on Native American history. After the teacher forms the students into groups, each group will identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of instructional approaches, including internet research and a culminating presentation. The teacher wants to use this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to engage in learning activities that promote high levels of understanding of the history content. 1. The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about Native American history and culture. This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional strategies for actively engaging students in learning? - ANSWER-Activating prior knowledge Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 2/88 2. After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the questions. Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students' motivation as they work on the project? - ANSWER-The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to explore. 3. Which of the following delivery methods best describe the teacher's approach in teaching the Native American history and culture unit? - ANSWER-Inquiry and problem solving 4. The teacher gives the students the following guidelines about preparing the final presentation of their Native American history and culture research: The projects should be multimedia projects incorporating visuals, appropriate music, and text. Group members should work cooperatively to make sure each individual contributes meaningfully and equitably to the team product. I will work with each group to help you assign production tasks to each member. We will have two days in the computer lab to produce your projects once you compile your research. Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 3/88 This culminating activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - ANSWER-To integrate technology to help students synthesize knowledge and publish the results of their research 5. Which of the following assessment strategies would most appropriately address the instructional objectives for this unit? - ANSWER-A reflective essay that allows each individual student to explain how participating in the project developed his/her understanding of Native American history and culture 6. On the first day of class, a high school teacher begins the class by asking students to do this activity: Pull your chairs together into groups of four. Take five minutes to introduce each other by completing this sentence, "Hi my name is _; five years from now, I would like to be _". Be ready to introduce one of your group members to the whole class. Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 4/88 This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - ANSWER-It begins to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom community. 7. A fourth-grade teacher has several beginning level ELL students in his science class. The students rarely speak in class, one communicates using monosyllables in English and by pointing, and another speaks only in Spanish. Which of the following instructional adaptions would best promote the students' proficiency in English? - ANSWER-Doing teacher read-alouds of books on concepts the class is covering and integrating oral language activities that invite the ELL students to participate in class discussion 8. Which of the following scenarios correctly describes a teacher's responsibility in integrating a special education student into a mainstream classroom? - ANSWER-The teacher is responsible for meeting the instructional requirements specified in the student's IEP. 9. While shopping at the grocery store, a fifth-grade teacher runs into one of his students' parents. The parent brings up a playground incident in which her son, Adrian, was sent to detention but the other boy received no Copyright ©EMILLYCHARLOTE 2025 ACADEMIC YEAR, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Page 5/88 disciplinary action. The mother tells the teacher that this is unfair and asks the teacher to do something about it. The tells the parent that he was not present at the incident and does not know the specifics. Which of the following actions would best address the teacher's professional responsibilities while responding to the parent's concerns? - ANSWER- The teacher suggests that the parent contact the school principal to get clarification on the incident. 10. A high school biology teacher assigns a collaborative research project; students will be working in groups of five to integrate their research into a poster presentation. Which of the following teaching strategies would most effectively promote active, productive engagement by all members of each group? - ANSWER-The teacher breaks up the assignment into sequenced steps and clearly explains individual a