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Questions with Detailed Answers 2025
During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best
ensures open communication between the teacher and parents?
A. Beginning with a discussion of the student's behavioral weaknesses
B. Minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions on classroom management
C. Limiting the use of education-specific terminology
D. Maintaining a demeanor that emphasizes authority -Answer- ✔Option (C) is correct
because a teacher who uses education-specific terms can make it difficult for parents to
completely understand the situation or possible solutions. By replacing education
terminology with easier-to-understand language, the teacher can help establish an
effective discussion. Option (A) is incorrect because beginning the conference by
discussing student weaknesses would set a negative tone that could prevent the
teacher from developing a good rapport with the parents. Option (B) is incorrect
because minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions may prevent parents from
being active participants in the student's education and make them less inclined to work
in collaboration with the teacher. Option (D) is incorrect because a teacher who
maintains a demeanor of authority may not convey that parents are respected partners
in the student's education.
Middle school students are working in cooperative learning groups on a project. While
monitoring the classroom, the teacher notices that some students are not actively
working on the project. Which of the following techniques should the teacher implement
first to address the issue?
A. Having students complete the remainder of the project independently
B. Reassigning group members based on the teacher's observations
C. Asking students to view their project from a different perspective
D. Reviewing assigned roles for the project with members of each group -Answer-
✔Option (D) is correct because speaking with individual group members will encourage
student involvement. In cooperative learning, each student is assigned a particular
responsibility prior to beginning group work, and all members are responsible for the
final product. A reminder of the assigned role should be the first step a teacher takes in
engaging students in the activity. Option (A) is incorrect because cooperative learning
groups are an excellent way to increase student interactions, so removing students,
especially middle school students who enjoy peer interaction, from group work is not the
best first choice. Option (B) is incorrect because in this situation the teacher needs to
first redirect students to encourage them to refocus on the work, before taking a step as
significant as reassigning groups. Option (C) is incorrect because this will only
temporarily promote thinking, but it does not directly address the stated problem.
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Which of the following approaches would most effectively support kindergarten students'
social development when they participate in learning centers?
A. Balancing the students' time between quiet learning and the activity of centers
B. Keeping the same groups of students together as they rotate through the learning
centers
C. Assessing students' strengths and weaknesses in the skills that the centers
emphasize
D. Creating opportunities for interaction among students during learning center activities
-Answer- ✔Option (D) is correct because creating opportunities for interaction among
students during center time supports social development by encouraging students to
work together. Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect because providing a balanced
schedule, maintaining the same groups, and assessing strengths through center
activities do not encourage students to share and interact with peers in order to develop
socially.
A high school English-language arts teacher wants to ensure that students successfully
complete a content-specific essay. Which of the following actions by the teacher will
best help students understand the teacher's expectations for the assignment's format?
A. Supplying students with more information about the topic
B. Asking students if they have any questions about the task
C. Showing students examples of what to do and what not to do
D. Assigning students a related reading and reviewing the content with them -Answer-
✔Option (C) is correct because providing examples to students will clarify the task, both
visually and auditorily, by showing a pattern of defining features. Providing examples of
what to do and what not to do will allow students to understand that the content essay is
not a persuasive essay or an outline. Non-examples can also provide information on the
quality of an essay by noting that the product should not be too short, contain excessive
misspellings, or numerous crossed-out words. Options (A) and (D) are incorrect
because providing more information and assigning related reading material will expose
students to more content but not clarify the expectations for the assignment's format.
Option (B) is incorrect because students must be provided with basic information about
the assignment's expectations before they have enough information to ask clarifying
questions.
Which of the following teacher strategies best promotes ongoing communication to
enhance parental involvement in student learning?
A. Creating an accessible class blog to provide parents with a forum for open discussion
B. Using graphing software to display class progress to parents at the end of each
grading period
C. Producing a monthly slide show for parents of student work samples and class
projects
D. Establishing an educational social networking site for parents -Answer- ✔Option (A)
is correct because a blog will allow communication between the teacher and the parents
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regarding information related to student learning. Option (B) is incorrect because
displaying the class's progress at the end of each grading period will not provide parents
with timely information to help those students who are struggling with a concept or a
certain subject. Option (C) is incorrect because producing a monthly slide show of
student work samples showcases the students' best work but does not provide
information about each student's strengths and challenges. Option (D) is incorrect
because an educational social networking site will offer a means for parents to share
ideas with each other but will not effectively communicate academic information about
the students directly to the parents.
If a teacher suspects a student is being abused or neglected, it is the teacher's primary
responsibility to
A. interview the student thoroughly to determine the exact details of the injuries or
neglect.
B. contact a parent or family member to inquire about the student's injuries or neglect.
C. report the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or family protective
services within 48 hours.
D. ask a school administrator to report the abuse or neglect to law enforcement or
family protective services within 24 hours. -Answer- ✔Option (C) is correct because
state law requires anyone who is licensed by the state that works with children to report
suspected abuse or neglect no later than 48 hours after the certified professional first
suspects the abuse or neglect. Option (A) is incorrect because questioning the child is
the responsibility of the authorities after receiving a report, not the teacher's
responsibility. Option (B) is incorrect because contacting the parents may actually put
the student in more danger, since it is unknown who may be causing the abuse or
neglect. Option (D) is incorrect because the law states that the certified professional
who suspects abuse or neglect may not delegate or rely on another person to make the
report.
-Offering student choices
-Incorporating real-world applications
-Designing appropriately challenging tasks
A high school teacher can expect implementation of the listed strategies to primarily
increase student
A. inquiry.
B. motivation.
C. responsibility.
D. communication. -Answer- ✔Option (B) is correct because the strategies in the
bulleted list offer students positive perspectives of their education. Offering students
choices allows students to develop a sense of ownership in their learning. Incorporating
real-world applications helps students see the value and benefits of education.
Designing appropriately challenging tasks engages students by maintaining their
interest levels; tasks that are too easy become boring and tasks that are too challenging
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become frustrating. Options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect because using the
combination of strategies in the bulleted list does not increase student questioning,
responsibility, or communication.
A new elementary school teacher attends a writing workshop that addresses strategies
for improving student writing. After the workshop, the teacher can best help students by
A. explaining the strategies to parents during parent-teacher conferences.
B. incorporating the strategies into current and future lesson plans.
C. explaining the strategies to the administrators and other faculty members.
D. incorporating the strategies in a reflective teaching journal. -Answer- ✔Option (B) is
correct because incorporating the strategies into current and future lessons is the most
effective and direct strategy for positively influencing instruction for students. Option (A)
is incorrect because informing parents is a more effective strategy for increasing the
learning of parents, not students. Option (C) is incorrect because sharing the ideas the
teacher has learned with other colleagues will enhance their learning but not the
learning of the teacher's students. Option (D) is incorrect because recording the
strategies in a reflective teaching journal is better completed to enhance the teacher's
learning, rather than the students' learning.
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the teacher to seek support in
teaching Claire how to better manage her behaviors?
A. Encouraging Claire's parents to initiate a system at home that will reward Claire for
appropriate behaviors
B. Requesting that Claire's behaviors be reevaluated by an Admission Review
Dismissal (ARD) committee
C. Meeting with colleagues to study case histories related to behavior management
D. Consulting with the school nurse to learn about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) -Answer- ✔Option (B) is correct because requesting that the ARD committee
study Claire's current behaviors will determine if the BIP needs to be modified. Since the
ARD committee is responsible for establishing the educational needs of students with
special needs, it is most appropriate to work with them to better support the student.
Option (A) is incorrect because the student's difficulties are at school; a reward system
at home may or may not be helpful. Option (C) is incorrect because studying case
histories related to behavior management will provide general academic information but
will not provide support specific to the student's situation. Option (D) is incorrect
because the teacher is not a doctor and should not assume the role of diagnosing a
student; rather, the teacher can best support Claire by bringing observations of her
behaviors to the ARD committee to consider.
Ultimate PPR
PPR Certification Exam Practice
Questions with Detailed Answers 2025
During a face-to-face conference about a student, which of the following strategies best
ensures open communication between the teacher and parents?
A. Beginning with a discussion of the student's behavioral weaknesses
B. Minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions on classroom management
C. Limiting the use of education-specific terminology
D. Maintaining a demeanor that emphasizes authority -Answer- ✔Option (C) is correct
because a teacher who uses education-specific terms can make it difficult for parents to
completely understand the situation or possible solutions. By replacing education
terminology with easier-to-understand language, the teacher can help establish an
effective discussion. Option (A) is incorrect because beginning the conference by
discussing student weaknesses would set a negative tone that could prevent the
teacher from developing a good rapport with the parents. Option (B) is incorrect
because minimizing opportunities for parental suggestions may prevent parents from
being active participants in the student's education and make them less inclined to work
in collaboration with the teacher. Option (D) is incorrect because a teacher who
maintains a demeanor of authority may not convey that parents are respected partners
in the student's education.
Middle school students are working in cooperative learning groups on a project. While
monitoring the classroom, the teacher notices that some students are not actively
working on the project. Which of the following techniques should the teacher implement
first to address the issue?
A. Having students complete the remainder of the project independently
B. Reassigning group members based on the teacher's observations
C. Asking students to view their project from a different perspective
D. Reviewing assigned roles for the project with members of each group -Answer-
✔Option (D) is correct because speaking with individual group members will encourage
student involvement. In cooperative learning, each student is assigned a particular
responsibility prior to beginning group work, and all members are responsible for the
final product. A reminder of the assigned role should be the first step a teacher takes in
engaging students in the activity. Option (A) is incorrect because cooperative learning
groups are an excellent way to increase student interactions, so removing students,
especially middle school students who enjoy peer interaction, from group work is not the
best first choice. Option (B) is incorrect because in this situation the teacher needs to
first redirect students to encourage them to refocus on the work, before taking a step as
significant as reassigning groups. Option (C) is incorrect because this will only
temporarily promote thinking, but it does not directly address the stated problem.
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Which of the following approaches would most effectively support kindergarten students'
social development when they participate in learning centers?
A. Balancing the students' time between quiet learning and the activity of centers
B. Keeping the same groups of students together as they rotate through the learning
centers
C. Assessing students' strengths and weaknesses in the skills that the centers
emphasize
D. Creating opportunities for interaction among students during learning center activities
-Answer- ✔Option (D) is correct because creating opportunities for interaction among
students during center time supports social development by encouraging students to
work together. Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect because providing a balanced
schedule, maintaining the same groups, and assessing strengths through center
activities do not encourage students to share and interact with peers in order to develop
socially.
A high school English-language arts teacher wants to ensure that students successfully
complete a content-specific essay. Which of the following actions by the teacher will
best help students understand the teacher's expectations for the assignment's format?
A. Supplying students with more information about the topic
B. Asking students if they have any questions about the task
C. Showing students examples of what to do and what not to do
D. Assigning students a related reading and reviewing the content with them -Answer-
✔Option (C) is correct because providing examples to students will clarify the task, both
visually and auditorily, by showing a pattern of defining features. Providing examples of
what to do and what not to do will allow students to understand that the content essay is
not a persuasive essay or an outline. Non-examples can also provide information on the
quality of an essay by noting that the product should not be too short, contain excessive
misspellings, or numerous crossed-out words. Options (A) and (D) are incorrect
because providing more information and assigning related reading material will expose
students to more content but not clarify the expectations for the assignment's format.
Option (B) is incorrect because students must be provided with basic information about
the assignment's expectations before they have enough information to ask clarifying
questions.
Which of the following teacher strategies best promotes ongoing communication to
enhance parental involvement in student learning?
A. Creating an accessible class blog to provide parents with a forum for open discussion
B. Using graphing software to display class progress to parents at the end of each
grading period
C. Producing a monthly slide show for parents of student work samples and class
projects
D. Establishing an educational social networking site for parents -Answer- ✔Option (A)
is correct because a blog will allow communication between the teacher and the parents
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regarding information related to student learning. Option (B) is incorrect because
displaying the class's progress at the end of each grading period will not provide parents
with timely information to help those students who are struggling with a concept or a
certain subject. Option (C) is incorrect because producing a monthly slide show of
student work samples showcases the students' best work but does not provide
information about each student's strengths and challenges. Option (D) is incorrect
because an educational social networking site will offer a means for parents to share
ideas with each other but will not effectively communicate academic information about
the students directly to the parents.
If a teacher suspects a student is being abused or neglected, it is the teacher's primary
responsibility to
A. interview the student thoroughly to determine the exact details of the injuries or
neglect.
B. contact a parent or family member to inquire about the student's injuries or neglect.
C. report the suspected abuse or neglect to law enforcement or family protective
services within 48 hours.
D. ask a school administrator to report the abuse or neglect to law enforcement or
family protective services within 24 hours. -Answer- ✔Option (C) is correct because
state law requires anyone who is licensed by the state that works with children to report
suspected abuse or neglect no later than 48 hours after the certified professional first
suspects the abuse or neglect. Option (A) is incorrect because questioning the child is
the responsibility of the authorities after receiving a report, not the teacher's
responsibility. Option (B) is incorrect because contacting the parents may actually put
the student in more danger, since it is unknown who may be causing the abuse or
neglect. Option (D) is incorrect because the law states that the certified professional
who suspects abuse or neglect may not delegate or rely on another person to make the
report.
-Offering student choices
-Incorporating real-world applications
-Designing appropriately challenging tasks
A high school teacher can expect implementation of the listed strategies to primarily
increase student
A. inquiry.
B. motivation.
C. responsibility.
D. communication. -Answer- ✔Option (B) is correct because the strategies in the
bulleted list offer students positive perspectives of their education. Offering students
choices allows students to develop a sense of ownership in their learning. Incorporating
real-world applications helps students see the value and benefits of education.
Designing appropriately challenging tasks engages students by maintaining their
interest levels; tasks that are too easy become boring and tasks that are too challenging
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become frustrating. Options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect because using the
combination of strategies in the bulleted list does not increase student questioning,
responsibility, or communication.
A new elementary school teacher attends a writing workshop that addresses strategies
for improving student writing. After the workshop, the teacher can best help students by
A. explaining the strategies to parents during parent-teacher conferences.
B. incorporating the strategies into current and future lesson plans.
C. explaining the strategies to the administrators and other faculty members.
D. incorporating the strategies in a reflective teaching journal. -Answer- ✔Option (B) is
correct because incorporating the strategies into current and future lessons is the most
effective and direct strategy for positively influencing instruction for students. Option (A)
is incorrect because informing parents is a more effective strategy for increasing the
learning of parents, not students. Option (C) is incorrect because sharing the ideas the
teacher has learned with other colleagues will enhance their learning but not the
learning of the teacher's students. Option (D) is incorrect because recording the
strategies in a reflective teaching journal is better completed to enhance the teacher's
learning, rather than the students' learning.
Claire is a 10-year-old student who is unable to focus on any academic task for more
than a couple of minutes at a time. She spends much of her work time tapping her
pencil, bothering others, rummaging through her desk, or crawling on the floor. She is
currently receiving special education services and has a behavioral intervention plan
(BIP).
Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the teacher to seek support in
teaching Claire how to better manage her behaviors?
A. Encouraging Claire's parents to initiate a system at home that will reward Claire for
appropriate behaviors
B. Requesting that Claire's behaviors be reevaluated by an Admission Review
Dismissal (ARD) committee
C. Meeting with colleagues to study case histories related to behavior management
D. Consulting with the school nurse to learn about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(ADHD) -Answer- ✔Option (B) is correct because requesting that the ARD committee
study Claire's current behaviors will determine if the BIP needs to be modified. Since the
ARD committee is responsible for establishing the educational needs of students with
special needs, it is most appropriate to work with them to better support the student.
Option (A) is incorrect because the student's difficulties are at school; a reward system
at home may or may not be helpful. Option (C) is incorrect because studying case
histories related to behavior management will provide general academic information but
will not provide support specific to the student's situation. Option (D) is incorrect
because the teacher is not a doctor and should not assume the role of diagnosing a
student; rather, the teacher can best support Claire by bringing observations of her
behaviors to the ARD committee to consider.
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