TEXAS TEACHERS ASSESSMENT 6 100
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
*I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has
trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class
*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
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student
relationships in which a positive classroom climate can be achieved?
"I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which I neutralize
student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull me into
an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to every situation."
Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management
style"?
*Do not run and keep your hands to yourself.
*Get your papers out and stay in your seat
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices
How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
Consider the following quote:"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students'
opportunities to develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time
otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a
structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to
learn."(Bluestein, 2011)Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her
classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and
never comparing them to one another."
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements
used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable
statement and gives the students choice. From the list below, choose the gold
statements:
, *I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all notebooks are put away neatly
*I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when
working with students to build a positive classroom environment?
Empathy from teachers allows students to feel as though they are understood.
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of
procedures. It is a mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not
negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which
of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get
their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up
before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom?
*They learn how to be self-determining learners.
*They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
*They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and
learning of content?
Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of students, what
type of plan should a new teacher develop?
Teachers should create a management plan that prevents student behavior issues.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and
group focus?
In my classroom I prefer to manage behaviors through active participation and holding
all students accountable. I use a "popsicle stick randomizer" and draw names so
students never know who will be called on next.
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)
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with
misbehaviors?
*Lack of organization
*Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
*Poorly planned and delivered instruction
*Partial points
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
*I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often has
trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class
*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
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student
relationships in which a positive classroom climate can be achieved?
"I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which I neutralize
student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull me into
an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to every situation."
Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management
style"?
*Do not run and keep your hands to yourself.
*Get your papers out and stay in your seat
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices
How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
Consider the following quote:"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students'
opportunities to develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time
otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within a
structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to
learn."(Bluestein, 2011)Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her
classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and
never comparing them to one another."
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements
used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable
statement and gives the students choice. From the list below, choose the gold
statements:
, *I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all notebooks are put away neatly
*I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when
working with students to build a positive classroom environment?
Empathy from teachers allows students to feel as though they are understood.
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of
procedures. It is a mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not
negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which
of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get
their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up
before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom?
*They learn how to be self-determining learners.
*They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
*They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and
learning of content?
Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in
academic lessons.
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of students, what
type of plan should a new teacher develop?
Teachers should create a management plan that prevents student behavior issues.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and
group focus?
In my classroom I prefer to manage behaviors through active participation and holding
all students accountable. I use a "popsicle stick randomizer" and draw names so
students never know who will be called on next.
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)
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with
misbehaviors?
*Lack of organization
*Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
*Poorly planned and delivered instruction
*Partial points
