TEXES PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Use the information below to answer questions 1 to 5
A grade 6 history teacher is beginning a unit on native American history; each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of
instructional approaches, including Internet research and a culminating presentation. The
teacher wants to use this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to
engage in learning activities that promote high levels of understanding of the history
content.
Question 1
1. The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about
native American history and culture this activity primarily addresses which of the
following instructional strategies for actively engaging students in learning?
A. focusing on factual content since this is a history unit
B. Higher order thinking skills
C. activating prior knowledge
D. Identifying weaknesses in the students' content area knowledge
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 2
2. After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the
questions. Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students motivation
as they work on the project?
1
,A. The teacher distributes the questions evenly among all the groups so that all the
questions are covered
B. The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to explore
C. The teacher selects five questions and assigns them to all the groups so that everyone is
equitably addressing the same topics
D. The teacher scratches out questions that seem to easy or are repetitive and creates new
questions for the groups to consider
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 3
3. Which of the following delivery methods best describes the teachers approach in
teaching the native American history and culture unit?
A. Direct instruction
B. Role-playing and simulation
C. Lecture, whole class, and group discussion
D. Inquiry and problem-solving
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
Question 4
4. The teacher gives students the following guidelines about preparing the final
presentation of their native American history and culture research:
The project should be multi media projects incorporating visuals, appropriate music, and
text. Group members should work cooperatively to make sure each individual contribute
meaningfully and equitably to the team product. I will work with each group to help you
assign production tasks to each member. We will have two days in the computer lab to
produce your projects once you compile your research.
2
,this culminating activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals?
A. To integrate technology to help students synthesize knowledge and publish the results of
their research
B. To teach students how to work productively in groups
C. To address higher levels of blooms taxonomy
D. To create a learner centered project that maintains students' motivation
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 5
5. Which of the following assessment strategies would most appropriately address the
instructional objectives for this unit?
A. A critical essay in which each student discusses the quality of each group presentation
B. An objective test that covers general information per tenant to all the groups selected
tribes
c. A reflective essay that allows each individual student to explain how participating in the
project developed his or her understanding of native American history and culture
D. A short answer essay exam that includes one question based on each groups tribe
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 6
6. On the first day of class, a high school teacher begins the class by asking students to do
this activity:
put your chairs together into groups of four. Take five minutes to introduce each other by
completing this sentence: "hi, my name is _________; five years from now, I would like to be
__________." Be ready to introduce one of your group members to the whole class.
this activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals?
3
, A. It demonstrates that the teacher values oral language in this class
B. It begins to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom community
C. It focuses students attention on career choices
D. It introduces the students to a collaborative class environment
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 7
7. A grade 4 teacher has several beginning level ELL students in his science class. The
students rarely speak in class, one communicates using monosyllables in English and they
pointing, and another speaks only in Spanish. Which of the following instructional
adaptations with best promote the students as proficiency in English?
A. Giving the ELL students flashcards of high frequency English words and content area
vocabulary
B. Having the ELL students practice letter sound Association for the English alphabet
C. Doing teacher read aloud's of books and concepts the class is covering and integrating
oral language activities that invite the ELL students to participate in class discussions
D. Having the ELL students right word list of science vocabulary words and matching them to
illustrations of the concept
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 8
8. Which of the following scenarios correctly describes a teachers responsibility in
integrating a special education student into a mainstream classroom?
A. The teacher meets with the ARD committee to specify assistance and resources needed to
meet the students educational needs
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RESPONSIBILITIES EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Use the information below to answer questions 1 to 5
A grade 6 history teacher is beginning a unit on native American history; each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of
instructional approaches, including Internet research and a culminating presentation. The
teacher wants to use this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to
engage in learning activities that promote high levels of understanding of the history
content.
Question 1
1. The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about
native American history and culture this activity primarily addresses which of the
following instructional strategies for actively engaging students in learning?
A. focusing on factual content since this is a history unit
B. Higher order thinking skills
C. activating prior knowledge
D. Identifying weaknesses in the students' content area knowledge
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 2
2. After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the
questions. Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students motivation
as they work on the project?
1
,A. The teacher distributes the questions evenly among all the groups so that all the
questions are covered
B. The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to explore
C. The teacher selects five questions and assigns them to all the groups so that everyone is
equitably addressing the same topics
D. The teacher scratches out questions that seem to easy or are repetitive and creates new
questions for the groups to consider
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 3
3. Which of the following delivery methods best describes the teachers approach in
teaching the native American history and culture unit?
A. Direct instruction
B. Role-playing and simulation
C. Lecture, whole class, and group discussion
D. Inquiry and problem-solving
CORRECT ANSWER
D.
Question 4
4. The teacher gives students the following guidelines about preparing the final
presentation of their native American history and culture research:
The project should be multi media projects incorporating visuals, appropriate music, and
text. Group members should work cooperatively to make sure each individual contribute
meaningfully and equitably to the team product. I will work with each group to help you
assign production tasks to each member. We will have two days in the computer lab to
produce your projects once you compile your research.
2
,this culminating activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals?
A. To integrate technology to help students synthesize knowledge and publish the results of
their research
B. To teach students how to work productively in groups
C. To address higher levels of blooms taxonomy
D. To create a learner centered project that maintains students' motivation
CORRECT ANSWER
A.
Question 5
5. Which of the following assessment strategies would most appropriately address the
instructional objectives for this unit?
A. A critical essay in which each student discusses the quality of each group presentation
B. An objective test that covers general information per tenant to all the groups selected
tribes
c. A reflective essay that allows each individual student to explain how participating in the
project developed his or her understanding of native American history and culture
D. A short answer essay exam that includes one question based on each groups tribe
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 6
6. On the first day of class, a high school teacher begins the class by asking students to do
this activity:
put your chairs together into groups of four. Take five minutes to introduce each other by
completing this sentence: "hi, my name is _________; five years from now, I would like to be
__________." Be ready to introduce one of your group members to the whole class.
this activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals?
3
, A. It demonstrates that the teacher values oral language in this class
B. It begins to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom community
C. It focuses students attention on career choices
D. It introduces the students to a collaborative class environment
CORRECT ANSWER
B.
Question 7
7. A grade 4 teacher has several beginning level ELL students in his science class. The
students rarely speak in class, one communicates using monosyllables in English and they
pointing, and another speaks only in Spanish. Which of the following instructional
adaptations with best promote the students as proficiency in English?
A. Giving the ELL students flashcards of high frequency English words and content area
vocabulary
B. Having the ELL students practice letter sound Association for the English alphabet
C. Doing teacher read aloud's of books and concepts the class is covering and integrating
oral language activities that invite the ELL students to participate in class discussions
D. Having the ELL students right word list of science vocabulary words and matching them to
illustrations of the concept
CORRECT ANSWER
C.
Question 8
8. Which of the following scenarios correctly describes a teachers responsibility in
integrating a special education student into a mainstream classroom?
A. The teacher meets with the ARD committee to specify assistance and resources needed to
meet the students educational needs
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