TEXES 160 PPR EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Q1. A middle school science teacher notices that a student's grades are a little lower than
usual since the class began a chemistry unit. To best facilitate communication with the
student's parents, the teacher should?
A. Encourage the stunted to discuss the issue with the parents
B. Wait for the parent to initiate contact about a concern
C. Include a note to the parts in the next progress report
D. Call the parents as soon as possible regarding the matter
Domain 4; Comp. 11
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Call the parents as soon as possible regarding the matter
Question 2
Q2. In Texas, annual teacher appraisals are performed primarily to determine:
A. A teacher's salary for the next school year.
B. Potential areas for a teacher's professional development
C. The type of contract a teacher will be offered.
D. Whether a teacher exhibits leadership potential
Domain 4; Comp. 12
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Potential areas for teacher's professional development
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,Question 3
Q3. At the end of each grading period, Ms. Wu, an elementary school teacher, has
students review their academic portfolio, which include a variety of assignments from all
content areas. For each content area, she asked students to identify in their work on
specific strength and one area that needs improvement. In using the strategy, Ms. Wu is
primarily helping students develop which of the following?
A. Interpersonal skills
B. Goal-setting skills
C. Organizational skills
D. Problem-solving skills
Domain 1; Comp. 1
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Goal-setting skills
Question 4
Q4. A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the needs of listed students.
The district that teacher works in is not currently offering an new classes on the topic.
Which of the following will best address the teacher's professional-development needs?
A. The state department of education
B. The superintendent's office
C. The school district's board of trustees
D. The nearest regional education service center
Domain 4; Comp. 12
CORRECT ANSWER
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, D. The nearest regional education service center
Question 5
Q5. During a teacher-directed lesson, a student is unconsciously tapping a pencil,
distracting several nearby students. To most effectively address the situation with minimal
disruption to the lesson, the teacher should
A. Speak loudly to be heard above the sound of the tapping
B. Pause the lesson and ask the student to stop tapping.
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
D. Walk over and take the student's pencil
Domain 3; Comp. 7
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
Question 6
Q6. Elementary school students use Web sites to research open-ended questions about
the environment. The most beneficial reason for students to use technology rather than
printed resources for this type of research is that technology allows students to
A. Assist each other in reading scientific terms about the environment
B. Employ more reliable resources than printed texts can offer
C. Access the most current environmental information available
D. Learn about the environment in age-appropriate language
Domain 3; Comp. 9
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Access the most current environmental information available
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, Question 7
Q7. Ms. Stein and Mr. Regan team teach. Ms. Stein has been out on extended medical
leave, an a substitute has been filling in for her. Parents have become concerned about the
length of time the students have been taught by the substitute. To best respond to the
parents' concerns, Mr. Regan should
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-quality instruction.
B. Explain to parents that the staff as a whole is healthy and that they can provide support to
the substitute together.
C. Convey to parents and students the nature of Ms. Stein's medical condition
D. Ask the principal to write a letter to parents clarifying Ms. Stein's condition and specific
leave details
Domain 4; Comp. 13
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-quality instruction.
Question 8
Q8. To ensure that an end-of-unit assessment accurately measures what first-grade
students have learned, a teacher should include which of the following in the assessment
process?
A. Opportunities for students to compare their score to the scores of other students in the
class
B. Guides for students to implement goal-setting strategies
C. A preview of concepts and materials for the upcoming unit
D. A variety of ways for students to show their understanding
Domain 1; Comp. 3
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VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
Q1. A middle school science teacher notices that a student's grades are a little lower than
usual since the class began a chemistry unit. To best facilitate communication with the
student's parents, the teacher should?
A. Encourage the stunted to discuss the issue with the parents
B. Wait for the parent to initiate contact about a concern
C. Include a note to the parts in the next progress report
D. Call the parents as soon as possible regarding the matter
Domain 4; Comp. 11
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Call the parents as soon as possible regarding the matter
Question 2
Q2. In Texas, annual teacher appraisals are performed primarily to determine:
A. A teacher's salary for the next school year.
B. Potential areas for a teacher's professional development
C. The type of contract a teacher will be offered.
D. Whether a teacher exhibits leadership potential
Domain 4; Comp. 12
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Potential areas for teacher's professional development
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,Question 3
Q3. At the end of each grading period, Ms. Wu, an elementary school teacher, has
students review their academic portfolio, which include a variety of assignments from all
content areas. For each content area, she asked students to identify in their work on
specific strength and one area that needs improvement. In using the strategy, Ms. Wu is
primarily helping students develop which of the following?
A. Interpersonal skills
B. Goal-setting skills
C. Organizational skills
D. Problem-solving skills
Domain 1; Comp. 1
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Goal-setting skills
Question 4
Q4. A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the needs of listed students.
The district that teacher works in is not currently offering an new classes on the topic.
Which of the following will best address the teacher's professional-development needs?
A. The state department of education
B. The superintendent's office
C. The school district's board of trustees
D. The nearest regional education service center
Domain 4; Comp. 12
CORRECT ANSWER
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, D. The nearest regional education service center
Question 5
Q5. During a teacher-directed lesson, a student is unconsciously tapping a pencil,
distracting several nearby students. To most effectively address the situation with minimal
disruption to the lesson, the teacher should
A. Speak loudly to be heard above the sound of the tapping
B. Pause the lesson and ask the student to stop tapping.
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
D. Walk over and take the student's pencil
Domain 3; Comp. 7
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Make eye contact and signal the student to stop
Question 6
Q6. Elementary school students use Web sites to research open-ended questions about
the environment. The most beneficial reason for students to use technology rather than
printed resources for this type of research is that technology allows students to
A. Assist each other in reading scientific terms about the environment
B. Employ more reliable resources than printed texts can offer
C. Access the most current environmental information available
D. Learn about the environment in age-appropriate language
Domain 3; Comp. 9
CORRECT ANSWER
C. Access the most current environmental information available
3
, Question 7
Q7. Ms. Stein and Mr. Regan team teach. Ms. Stein has been out on extended medical
leave, an a substitute has been filling in for her. Parents have become concerned about the
length of time the students have been taught by the substitute. To best respond to the
parents' concerns, Mr. Regan should
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-quality instruction.
B. Explain to parents that the staff as a whole is healthy and that they can provide support to
the substitute together.
C. Convey to parents and students the nature of Ms. Stein's medical condition
D. Ask the principal to write a letter to parents clarifying Ms. Stein's condition and specific
leave details
Domain 4; Comp. 13
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Reassure parents that the students are continuing to revive high-quality instruction.
Question 8
Q8. To ensure that an end-of-unit assessment accurately measures what first-grade
students have learned, a teacher should include which of the following in the assessment
process?
A. Opportunities for students to compare their score to the scores of other students in the
class
B. Guides for students to implement goal-setting strategies
C. A preview of concepts and materials for the upcoming unit
D. A variety of ways for students to show their understanding
Domain 1; Comp. 3
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