TEXES 160 PPR EXAM LATEST
A parent is concerned that her child is not receiving proper interventions
according to his 504 accommodations for students with disabilities. The
parent has emailed the teacher to ask about her concern. The most
appropriate response is for the teacher to -
A. Schedule a meeting for the assistant principal, counselor, and all core
subject teachers to meet and discuss all concerns
B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received and the process
of how the systematic interventions are given
C. Suggest that the parent pay close attention to the work that is being
sent home in the child's folder
D. Assist the parent with outside resources to help her child -
ANSWERS-B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received
and the process of how the systematic interventions are given
A foster parent complained to Mr. green, a second-grade teacher, about
an incident that happened between his son and another student three
days before in Mrs. Johnson's homeroom class. The foster parent truly
feels her son was not treated fairly. The most appropriate way to
effectively communicate with the foster parent regarding his concern is
to -
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A. Agree with the foster parent's accusation and report the complaint to
the principal
B. Discuss the incident with the foster parent and have the facts checked
with Mrs. Johnson about it
C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the
student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and the foster parent)
D. Defend the other student without hearing from all stakeholders -
ANSWERS-C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders
involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and the foster parent)
Before students in Scarborough Elementary school are allowed to use
the Internet at school, students and parents are asked to sign an
Acceptable Use Policy. In doing so the school is -
A. Meddling in the students' and parents' personal lives
B. Putting the responsibility on parents and students if students find
inappropriate websites
C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate
websites
D. Providing a topic for discussion during the next Parent Night -
ANSWERS-C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of
inappropriate websites
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Teachers must comply with fair-use guidelines. Which of the following
statements reflects an activity which would be a violation of fair-use
laws?
A. The teacher used a 30-second video clip to demonstrate the use of
persuasion
B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-
grade team
C. The teacher downloaded information from a website for students to
access and use in an upcoming lesson
D. The teacher found an idea on a website and used it in a lesson -
ANSWERS-B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies
for the fourth-grade team
An activity designed to introduce the metric system to fourth graders
begins by asking students to use metric measurement to measure the
length of their foot, their height, and the length of the classroom. It then
asks them to use a thermometer and record the temperature of the
classroom in degrees Celsius and to use a metric scale to weigh
themselves in kilograms. Why is this activity a good way to introduce
the metric system?
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A. It is simple enough for fourth graders to do on their own or in small
groups
B. The metric system is used worldwide and students must master the
conversion between metric and U.S. customary units
C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young
adolescents demonstrate
D. This activity allows students to practice measuring before they
actually begin experiments - ANSWERS-C. This activity suits the
interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents demonstrate
When planning lessons, teachers can ensure effectiveness and
appropriateness of the lesson for students of varying backgrounds and
economic status by -
A. Planning opportunities for interaction among students from different
backgrounds
B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students
with varied life experiences
C. Structuring the lesson in a way that allows students to spend time
with self-selected peers
D. Providing opportunities for students to ask questions for clarification
- ANSWERS-B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant
to students with varied life experiences
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A parent is concerned that her child is not receiving proper interventions
according to his 504 accommodations for students with disabilities. The
parent has emailed the teacher to ask about her concern. The most
appropriate response is for the teacher to -
A. Schedule a meeting for the assistant principal, counselor, and all core
subject teachers to meet and discuss all concerns
B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received and the process
of how the systematic interventions are given
C. Suggest that the parent pay close attention to the work that is being
sent home in the child's folder
D. Assist the parent with outside resources to help her child -
ANSWERS-B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received
and the process of how the systematic interventions are given
A foster parent complained to Mr. green, a second-grade teacher, about
an incident that happened between his son and another student three
days before in Mrs. Johnson's homeroom class. The foster parent truly
feels her son was not treated fairly. The most appropriate way to
effectively communicate with the foster parent regarding his concern is
to -
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,TEXES 160 PPR EXAM LATEST
A. Agree with the foster parent's accusation and report the complaint to
the principal
B. Discuss the incident with the foster parent and have the facts checked
with Mrs. Johnson about it
C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the
student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and the foster parent)
D. Defend the other student without hearing from all stakeholders -
ANSWERS-C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders
involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and the foster parent)
Before students in Scarborough Elementary school are allowed to use
the Internet at school, students and parents are asked to sign an
Acceptable Use Policy. In doing so the school is -
A. Meddling in the students' and parents' personal lives
B. Putting the responsibility on parents and students if students find
inappropriate websites
C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate
websites
D. Providing a topic for discussion during the next Parent Night -
ANSWERS-C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of
inappropriate websites
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,TEXES 160 PPR EXAM LATEST
Teachers must comply with fair-use guidelines. Which of the following
statements reflects an activity which would be a violation of fair-use
laws?
A. The teacher used a 30-second video clip to demonstrate the use of
persuasion
B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-
grade team
C. The teacher downloaded information from a website for students to
access and use in an upcoming lesson
D. The teacher found an idea on a website and used it in a lesson -
ANSWERS-B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies
for the fourth-grade team
An activity designed to introduce the metric system to fourth graders
begins by asking students to use metric measurement to measure the
length of their foot, their height, and the length of the classroom. It then
asks them to use a thermometer and record the temperature of the
classroom in degrees Celsius and to use a metric scale to weigh
themselves in kilograms. Why is this activity a good way to introduce
the metric system?
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A. It is simple enough for fourth graders to do on their own or in small
groups
B. The metric system is used worldwide and students must master the
conversion between metric and U.S. customary units
C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young
adolescents demonstrate
D. This activity allows students to practice measuring before they
actually begin experiments - ANSWERS-C. This activity suits the
interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents demonstrate
When planning lessons, teachers can ensure effectiveness and
appropriateness of the lesson for students of varying backgrounds and
economic status by -
A. Planning opportunities for interaction among students from different
backgrounds
B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students
with varied life experiences
C. Structuring the lesson in a way that allows students to spend time
with self-selected peers
D. Providing opportunities for students to ask questions for clarification
- ANSWERS-B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant
to students with varied life experiences
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