TEXES PPR (160)|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Prior to a first-grade teacher reading a story about the zoo to his class, he tells his students
that he wants them to learn which animals live at the zoo because they will be going on a
field trip to the local zoo next week. By telling the students the objective of the reading
material, the teacher best demonstrates knowledge of which teaching principle?
A. Students at this cognitive level best process new information by relating it to already
known information or past experiences.
B. Student learning is best achieved by relating material to students' interests.
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their
comprehension of the material increases.
D. Class readings should not exceed the comprehension level of the highest achieving
students.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their
comprehension of the material increases.
When students are aware of the purpose of an assignment, they are better able to
understand and process the information.
Question 2
A new teacher is setting up her classroom and wants to ensure the space is ideal for
learning. Which of the following is the least important question this teacher should ask
when determining the layout of the room?
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,A. Are there any things in the space that might hinder a students ability to perform in the
space?
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
C. Do all students have a clear view of the teacher if needed?
D. Are all students able to access what they need in the space?
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
While it is nice to have a lively and appealing classroom with colors and patterns that
match, this is not the most important question a new teacher should ask when setting up
the classroom. Sometimes, teachers forget about the basic layout and importance for all
students to have access when setting up a room. This can cause issues for students.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a useful, non-verbal method of communication to encourage
students to refocus their attention on their classroom work?
A. The teacher uses gestures during lectures, to highlight important points to students.
B. The teacher makes eye contact or touches students' desks or workspaces in an obvious
manner, to remind them they are being supervised.
C. The teacher places himself close to two students who are in the midst of talking and not
working.
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are talking
out of turn.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are
talking out of turn.
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, While many teachers use an avoidance method when frustrated with students, this is not
an effective technique and could easily backfire on a teacher who loses control of a
particularly animated class.
Question 4
Sara is a student who reads above grade-level and discusses ideas at a high level, but has
been known to neglect class work and leave assignments unfinished when she does not
see the point. She is not motivated by grades and her participation depends mostly on the
subject being studied. Which of the following best describes Sara?
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
B. externally motivated by grades
C. intrinsically motivated by a love of reading
D. externally motivated by teacher approval
CORRECT ANSWER
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
Intrinsically-motivated students draw their motivation from the learning process. They
find joy in the activity itself and learn for the sake of learning. Sara's participation seems
to depend on how valuable she finds the assignment.
Question 5
Which of the following is the best way to prepare for potentially challenging situations
with students throughout the school year?
A.schedule parent/teacher conferences after the first grading period
B. make sure students and parents know the learning objectives for each unit of study
C. send home a copy of the class rules to parents in addition to posting them in the
classroom
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, D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the start
of the school year
CORRECT ANSWER
D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the
start of the school year
This is the best way to be proactive for any situations that may arise throughout the
school year. Parents will be much more receptive to hear from teachers about challenges
if it is not the first communication they receive from them. Parents want to feel like their
children are known and valued by their teachers.
Question 6
A 10th-grade student is studying environmental science in school. For his research paper,
he is writing about pesticide use in the modern-day food system. When writing his paper,
which of the following sources should the student be wary of?
A. Select all answers that apply.
an infographic taken from a .gov site
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
C. an editorial recently published in a scholarly journal
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
CORRECT ANSWER
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
Because the student is writing about a current topic, he should use articles published
recently. An article published about pesticide use in the 1950s can contain information
that is no longer accurate today.
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Prior to a first-grade teacher reading a story about the zoo to his class, he tells his students
that he wants them to learn which animals live at the zoo because they will be going on a
field trip to the local zoo next week. By telling the students the objective of the reading
material, the teacher best demonstrates knowledge of which teaching principle?
A. Students at this cognitive level best process new information by relating it to already
known information or past experiences.
B. Student learning is best achieved by relating material to students' interests.
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their
comprehension of the material increases.
D. Class readings should not exceed the comprehension level of the highest achieving
students.
CORRECT ANSWER
C. When students are aware of the focus and expectations of an activity, their
comprehension of the material increases.
When students are aware of the purpose of an assignment, they are better able to
understand and process the information.
Question 2
A new teacher is setting up her classroom and wants to ensure the space is ideal for
learning. Which of the following is the least important question this teacher should ask
when determining the layout of the room?
1
,A. Are there any things in the space that might hinder a students ability to perform in the
space?
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
C. Do all students have a clear view of the teacher if needed?
D. Are all students able to access what they need in the space?
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Are the colors matching in the space and does it look appealing?
While it is nice to have a lively and appealing classroom with colors and patterns that
match, this is not the most important question a new teacher should ask when setting up
the classroom. Sometimes, teachers forget about the basic layout and importance for all
students to have access when setting up a room. This can cause issues for students.
Question 3
Which of the following is not a useful, non-verbal method of communication to encourage
students to refocus their attention on their classroom work?
A. The teacher uses gestures during lectures, to highlight important points to students.
B. The teacher makes eye contact or touches students' desks or workspaces in an obvious
manner, to remind them they are being supervised.
C. The teacher places himself close to two students who are in the midst of talking and not
working.
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are talking
out of turn.
CORRECT ANSWER
D. The teacher leaves the classroom to go into his private office when students are
talking out of turn.
2
, While many teachers use an avoidance method when frustrated with students, this is not
an effective technique and could easily backfire on a teacher who loses control of a
particularly animated class.
Question 4
Sara is a student who reads above grade-level and discusses ideas at a high level, but has
been known to neglect class work and leave assignments unfinished when she does not
see the point. She is not motivated by grades and her participation depends mostly on the
subject being studied. Which of the following best describes Sara?
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
B. externally motivated by grades
C. intrinsically motivated by a love of reading
D. externally motivated by teacher approval
CORRECT ANSWER
A. intrinsically motivated by interest in the content
Intrinsically-motivated students draw their motivation from the learning process. They
find joy in the activity itself and learn for the sake of learning. Sara's participation seems
to depend on how valuable she finds the assignment.
Question 5
Which of the following is the best way to prepare for potentially challenging situations
with students throughout the school year?
A.schedule parent/teacher conferences after the first grading period
B. make sure students and parents know the learning objectives for each unit of study
C. send home a copy of the class rules to parents in addition to posting them in the
classroom
3
, D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the start
of the school year
CORRECT ANSWER
D. establish positive relationships by getting to know students and their families at the
start of the school year
This is the best way to be proactive for any situations that may arise throughout the
school year. Parents will be much more receptive to hear from teachers about challenges
if it is not the first communication they receive from them. Parents want to feel like their
children are known and valued by their teachers.
Question 6
A 10th-grade student is studying environmental science in school. For his research paper,
he is writing about pesticide use in the modern-day food system. When writing his paper,
which of the following sources should the student be wary of?
A. Select all answers that apply.
an infographic taken from a .gov site
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
C. an editorial recently published in a scholarly journal
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
CORRECT ANSWER
B. an article published in a scientific journal in 1950
Because the student is writing about a current topic, he should use articles published
recently. An article published about pesticide use in the 1950s can contain information
that is no longer accurate today.
D. an internet blog post with an unknown author
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