TExES Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities (PPR) (160)
Practice Questions - Positive and
Productive Classrooms
Which of the following focuses is most appropriate for supporting a culture of
high expectations?
A
academic awards
B
growth
C
testing
D
grades - ANSWER-growth
,The basic needs of a human, such as hunger and thirst, must be met before
a person can move onto more complex needs such as safety, belonging, and
self-confidence. These ideas are the work of which theorist?
A
Erikson
B
Piaget
C
Skinner
D
Maslow - ANSWER-Maslow
A positive learning environment requires the teachers to have high academic
expectations, students that are developmentally responsive, and which of
the following to perform successfully?
A
internet access
B
personal laptops
C
,library cards
D
equitable resources - ANSWER-equitable resources
When creating learning centers for a school's early education students,
which of the following locations would be most appropriate for an animal-
learning center?
A
next to the playground
B
next to the production area
C
next to the library
D
next to the science lab - ANSWER-next to the science lab
A teacher is setting up the classroom at the beginning of the school. The
teacher will have two students with physical impairments. Which of the
following questions is the most important point for the teacher to consider?
A
, Does the layout minimize the need for students to get up from their desks?
B
Is the layout of the room aesthetically pleasing?
C
Is the layout conducive to group work?
D
Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the room? -
ANSWER-Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the
room?
If Mr. Melton desires to evaluate the learning environment in his classroom,
which of the following would be the most important question to ask himself?
A
Do I consistently address all my students' intellectual involvement and active
learning preferences when I design my lessons?
B
Have I fully covered the state standards assigned to my subject area?
C
Do I engage my students in thinking critically and consistently use
appropriate wait time?
Responsibilities (PPR) (160)
Practice Questions - Positive and
Productive Classrooms
Which of the following focuses is most appropriate for supporting a culture of
high expectations?
A
academic awards
B
growth
C
testing
D
grades - ANSWER-growth
,The basic needs of a human, such as hunger and thirst, must be met before
a person can move onto more complex needs such as safety, belonging, and
self-confidence. These ideas are the work of which theorist?
A
Erikson
B
Piaget
C
Skinner
D
Maslow - ANSWER-Maslow
A positive learning environment requires the teachers to have high academic
expectations, students that are developmentally responsive, and which of
the following to perform successfully?
A
internet access
B
personal laptops
C
,library cards
D
equitable resources - ANSWER-equitable resources
When creating learning centers for a school's early education students,
which of the following locations would be most appropriate for an animal-
learning center?
A
next to the playground
B
next to the production area
C
next to the library
D
next to the science lab - ANSWER-next to the science lab
A teacher is setting up the classroom at the beginning of the school. The
teacher will have two students with physical impairments. Which of the
following questions is the most important point for the teacher to consider?
A
, Does the layout minimize the need for students to get up from their desks?
B
Is the layout of the room aesthetically pleasing?
C
Is the layout conducive to group work?
D
Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the room? -
ANSWER-Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the
room?
If Mr. Melton desires to evaluate the learning environment in his classroom,
which of the following would be the most important question to ask himself?
A
Do I consistently address all my students' intellectual involvement and active
learning preferences when I design my lessons?
B
Have I fully covered the state standards assigned to my subject area?
C
Do I engage my students in thinking critically and consistently use
appropriate wait time?
