PRAXIS PLT Questions With Complete
Solutions
Which of the following scenarios best describes a teacher using analytical scoring? A. Student
work is ranked and then percentile scores are assigned compared with other students. B. A
teacher uses a rubric that gives one or two general indicators of high, medium, and low
performance. C. A teacher counts how many words there are in a student's essay and assigns a
score accordingly. D. A teacher matches student work to criteria on a scoring rubric. For each of
the criteria, the student is assigned a score. The scores are added to assign the overall grade.
D. Analytical scoring uses a rubric that provides detailed information regarding the score
a student should be given for meeting criteria.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children specializes in instruction to suit
the developmental needs of PK-3 students. Which of t following professional
organizations would be most appropriate for a second-grade teacher?
a. Association for Middle Level Education b. National Council for Social Studies c. National
Council of Teachers of English d. National Association for the Education of Young Children
Which of the following professional development opportunities includes a group of teachers who
are working toward a specific student-learning goal?
a. independent study b. internships c. PLSs D. conferences PLC's
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Which of the following sources of research is the most reliable?
A. peer-reviewed journals B. mainstream newspapers C. professional magazines D. online
encyclopedias a. Peer-reviewed journals meet minimal criteria for finding accurate
research.
Which of the following best describes action research?
A. A publishing company conducts a research project to prove that their products are effective.
B. A teacher researches his or her own practice. C. Doctoral students at a university conduct a
study out of academic interest (basic research). D. Scientists review a research project and reflect
on its accuracy (peer review) b. Teachers research their own classroom results and draw
conclusions about best practices.
Which of the following reflective practices requires respect, trust, and collegiality among staff to
be effective?
A. observation B. reflective journals C. incident analysis D. portfolios A. Observation is
effective only if it is followed by a meaningful, professional conversation, which requires both
trust and respect.
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Mr. Reed develops a scale to help him rate the usability of his substitute lesson plans. Which of
the following reflective practices is he using?
A. reflective journaling B. self-assessment C. incident analysis D. a portfolio b. Self-
assessment involves the use of scales or rubrics to identify areas for improving practice.
Which of the following activities harms the public perception of professional educators?
A. reporting behavior issues to parents B. contacting legislators about education reform issues C.
gossiping about colleagues D. asking parents for help in the classroom C. Complaining
about students, colleagues, and administrators is unprofessional and harmful to the educational
community as a whole.
Ms. Durant calls Shelly's mother because Shelly has not done any work in two weeks. Ms.
Durant is shocked that Shelly's mother becomes angry with Ms. Durant. How could Ms. Durant
have made this a more positive interaction?
A. Ms. Durant should have handled it herself. B. Ms. Durant should not have waited two weeks
to make a phone call. C. Ms. Durant should call parents only with good news. D. Ms. Durant
should have sent a note instead. b. Ms. Durant should have contacted the parent as soon as
she realized there was a problem. After two weeks, it will be much harder for Shelly to catch up
than if she had known within the first few days.
Solutions
Which of the following scenarios best describes a teacher using analytical scoring? A. Student
work is ranked and then percentile scores are assigned compared with other students. B. A
teacher uses a rubric that gives one or two general indicators of high, medium, and low
performance. C. A teacher counts how many words there are in a student's essay and assigns a
score accordingly. D. A teacher matches student work to criteria on a scoring rubric. For each of
the criteria, the student is assigned a score. The scores are added to assign the overall grade.
D. Analytical scoring uses a rubric that provides detailed information regarding the score
a student should be given for meeting criteria.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children specializes in instruction to suit
the developmental needs of PK-3 students. Which of t following professional
organizations would be most appropriate for a second-grade teacher?
a. Association for Middle Level Education b. National Council for Social Studies c. National
Council of Teachers of English d. National Association for the Education of Young Children
Which of the following professional development opportunities includes a group of teachers who
are working toward a specific student-learning goal?
a. independent study b. internships c. PLSs D. conferences PLC's
, PRAXIS PLT Questions With Complete
Solutions
Which of the following sources of research is the most reliable?
A. peer-reviewed journals B. mainstream newspapers C. professional magazines D. online
encyclopedias a. Peer-reviewed journals meet minimal criteria for finding accurate
research.
Which of the following best describes action research?
A. A publishing company conducts a research project to prove that their products are effective.
B. A teacher researches his or her own practice. C. Doctoral students at a university conduct a
study out of academic interest (basic research). D. Scientists review a research project and reflect
on its accuracy (peer review) b. Teachers research their own classroom results and draw
conclusions about best practices.
Which of the following reflective practices requires respect, trust, and collegiality among staff to
be effective?
A. observation B. reflective journals C. incident analysis D. portfolios A. Observation is
effective only if it is followed by a meaningful, professional conversation, which requires both
trust and respect.
, PRAXIS PLT Questions With Complete
Solutions
Mr. Reed develops a scale to help him rate the usability of his substitute lesson plans. Which of
the following reflective practices is he using?
A. reflective journaling B. self-assessment C. incident analysis D. a portfolio b. Self-
assessment involves the use of scales or rubrics to identify areas for improving practice.
Which of the following activities harms the public perception of professional educators?
A. reporting behavior issues to parents B. contacting legislators about education reform issues C.
gossiping about colleagues D. asking parents for help in the classroom C. Complaining
about students, colleagues, and administrators is unprofessional and harmful to the educational
community as a whole.
Ms. Durant calls Shelly's mother because Shelly has not done any work in two weeks. Ms.
Durant is shocked that Shelly's mother becomes angry with Ms. Durant. How could Ms. Durant
have made this a more positive interaction?
A. Ms. Durant should have handled it herself. B. Ms. Durant should not have waited two weeks
to make a phone call. C. Ms. Durant should call parents only with good news. D. Ms. Durant
should have sent a note instead. b. Ms. Durant should have contacted the parent as soon as
she realized there was a problem. After two weeks, it will be much harder for Shelly to catch up
than if she had known within the first few days.
