TEXAS TEACHERS ASSESSMENT 6 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will
prevent misbehavior.
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well-managed classrooms?
Clearly identified procedures which support learning
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my
class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth
working even harder in my math class the next day."
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative
classroom management style?
A teacher should turn to an authoritative style when a student is talking to another
student during direct instruction and stand close to them (proximity control)
As a new teacher, according to research, which plan will allow you find more
success in classroom management?
"My plan is to teach and practice procedures from day one and to also start building
relationships with my kids from the beginning. As I get to know my kids I might have to
make adjustments to my original plan."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following explanations provides a strong support of the role of
active listening in the classroom?
Teachers are able to pose questions that allow for individual students to think more
deeply about the content area.
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones,
by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which
method of classroom management could solve the issue between her and the
student:
"Tony has not completed any assignments this current grading period and I was
not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling home, after school detentions, and his
grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then decided to try a menu
project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work on and
finished the assignment!"
Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
measure of choice within the classroom.
, Which is the most important reason for new teachers to master classroom
management?
It will allow them to be one step closer to being a highly effective teacher for the
students they serve.
Of the reasons below, which are most likely to be a struggle for novice teachers
in terms of incentive systems?
Incentive systems can be a struggle because they have not been clearly described and
students don't recognize why they are receiving a reward.
What are key features of creating consistency in a positive classroom
environment?
Getting kids on task, providing clear consequences if kids get off task, and
acknowledging successes.
Based on your knowledge of preventing classroom management issues, what
would you recommend to the teacher below?
"My first year of teaching was really tough. I had students walk out of class,
talking over one another, and we never seemed to get through a lesson the way I
had planned it. As I am planning for my second year I would love some advice on
how to avoid a year like my last one! What advice to you have?"
"I would recommend providing students with very specific procedures over broader
rules. It sounds as though students in your class did not know exactly what you
expected of them. If you provide them with specific expectations and describe what they
look like, the students will have more clarity in what an ideal classroom looks like."
What can you as a teacher do and provide in your classroom in order to prevent
classroom management problems?
Provide clear procedures and rules that ensures a safe and secure environment
How would you organize a lesson in order to get kids on task from the beginning
of class?
I would start my lesson with bell work, a quick 4 minute activity, which signals the start
of class and the end of lunch/play/social time.
What is the most likely reason students will talk out of turn or interrupt other
students while they are talking in the classroom?
Students are likely to test the boundaries to see what they can get away with in a new
teacher's classroom.
What is empathy?
The ability to feel and understand the feelings of others.
How would you apply what you've learned about social and emotional learning to
develop a plan for helping kids develop these skills in your classroom?
"In planning for my classroom I am trying to meet my students' academic needs as well
as their emotional needs. I recognize that my students are coming in from unpredictable
home lives and I will greet them each with positivity and open arms. I will not lower my
expectations for them if they are having a hard time at home, but I will be flexible with
my expectations so they can achieve learning in their own time and way."
What types of behaviors, according to studies, are considered "caring"?
Patience
What is the difference between climate and culture when considering a classroom
environment?
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will
prevent misbehavior.
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well-managed classrooms?
Clearly identified procedures which support learning
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my
class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth
working even harder in my math class the next day."
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative
classroom management style?
A teacher should turn to an authoritative style when a student is talking to another
student during direct instruction and stand close to them (proximity control)
As a new teacher, according to research, which plan will allow you find more
success in classroom management?
"My plan is to teach and practice procedures from day one and to also start building
relationships with my kids from the beginning. As I get to know my kids I might have to
make adjustments to my original plan."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following explanations provides a strong support of the role of
active listening in the classroom?
Teachers are able to pose questions that allow for individual students to think more
deeply about the content area.
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones,
by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Consider the following situation described by a teacher and choose which
method of classroom management could solve the issue between her and the
student:
"Tony has not completed any assignments this current grading period and I was
not exactly sure what to do. I tried calling home, after school detentions, and his
grade continued to suffer. Nothing was working! I then decided to try a menu
project and gave him several different options. Tony chose what to work on and
finished the assignment!"
Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
measure of choice within the classroom.
, Which is the most important reason for new teachers to master classroom
management?
It will allow them to be one step closer to being a highly effective teacher for the
students they serve.
Of the reasons below, which are most likely to be a struggle for novice teachers
in terms of incentive systems?
Incentive systems can be a struggle because they have not been clearly described and
students don't recognize why they are receiving a reward.
What are key features of creating consistency in a positive classroom
environment?
Getting kids on task, providing clear consequences if kids get off task, and
acknowledging successes.
Based on your knowledge of preventing classroom management issues, what
would you recommend to the teacher below?
"My first year of teaching was really tough. I had students walk out of class,
talking over one another, and we never seemed to get through a lesson the way I
had planned it. As I am planning for my second year I would love some advice on
how to avoid a year like my last one! What advice to you have?"
"I would recommend providing students with very specific procedures over broader
rules. It sounds as though students in your class did not know exactly what you
expected of them. If you provide them with specific expectations and describe what they
look like, the students will have more clarity in what an ideal classroom looks like."
What can you as a teacher do and provide in your classroom in order to prevent
classroom management problems?
Provide clear procedures and rules that ensures a safe and secure environment
How would you organize a lesson in order to get kids on task from the beginning
of class?
I would start my lesson with bell work, a quick 4 minute activity, which signals the start
of class and the end of lunch/play/social time.
What is the most likely reason students will talk out of turn or interrupt other
students while they are talking in the classroom?
Students are likely to test the boundaries to see what they can get away with in a new
teacher's classroom.
What is empathy?
The ability to feel and understand the feelings of others.
How would you apply what you've learned about social and emotional learning to
develop a plan for helping kids develop these skills in your classroom?
"In planning for my classroom I am trying to meet my students' academic needs as well
as their emotional needs. I recognize that my students are coming in from unpredictable
home lives and I will greet them each with positivity and open arms. I will not lower my
expectations for them if they are having a hard time at home, but I will be flexible with
my expectations so they can achieve learning in their own time and way."
What types of behaviors, according to studies, are considered "caring"?
Patience
What is the difference between climate and culture when considering a classroom
environment?
