PRAXIS 5412 EXAM NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
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analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark - DETAILED ANSWER -During an annual review of
school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to the school improvement
plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action, the school
leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor and report student progress -
DETAILED ANSWER -A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information
system (SISS I S). Teachers in the elementary school express concern about the requirement that
student data will have to be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by
the school leader best helps address the teachers' resistance?
Aligning assessments with instructional goals - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader observes a
teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning objective is teaching
students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions, followed by
guided and independent practice using several problems. The teacher provides students with
feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the teacher provides each
student with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to reduce to the
lowest common denominator.
,Subskill reading assessment scores - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leader of a high school assesses
reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for the last few years. The chairperson of the
reading department asks the school leader for assistance in identifying methods to boost
students' reading abilities. Which of the following data will be most important for the school
leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the department's instructional
decisions?
Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the accusations and evidence gathered
- DETAILED ANSWER -A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after
another violent incident. Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader
recommends expulsion. Which of the following actions should the school leader take before the
expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with due process?
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's
postobservation conference?
Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science assessment with
the performance of previous seventh graders - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leader of a middle
school wants to assess the effectiveness of a new science curriculum that has been in place in
seventh grade for one year. Which of the following methods will provide the school leader with
the most valuable data?
What are our strengths and weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
What resources do we have to work with? - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader is working with the
campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan to better focus its efforts. The
school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying the current state of school
programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions are best to ask to help
the school leader address this goal?
"Student benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met." - DETAILED ANSWER -A
school leader reviews a report regarding a new schoolwide mathematics program after its first
, year of implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates
the effectiveness of the program?
enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a common purpose -
DETAILED ANSWER -When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader focuses on
To build a shared vision among various stakeholders - DETAILED ANSWER -Which of the following is
the best reason for a school leader to ask teachers, parents, and other community members for
suggestions to improve teaching and learning at the school?
promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership - DETAILED ANSWER -School leaders can
best empower teachers to bring about positive change in their schools by
Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader
of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive influence on the
social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds. Which of the
following approaches best supports the leader's goal?
Discussing the feasibility of a bond election with the superintendent - DETAILED ANSWER -A
facilities audit of a middle school indicates widespread problems with the building's internal
systems and structure. The estimated cost of remedying the problems far exceeds the school's
annual allotment for maintenance and operations. Which of the following is the school leader's
most appropriate response to the information in the audit?
Establishing a professional learning community (PLCP L C) in which school leaders will examine
data, propose and test solutions, and track progress - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leaders of
elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working together to decrease
dropout rates among at-risk students. Which of the following will most effectively facilitate
meeting the goal?
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark - DETAILED ANSWER -During an annual review of
school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to the school improvement
plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action, the school
leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor and report student progress -
DETAILED ANSWER -A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information
system (SISS I S). Teachers in the elementary school express concern about the requirement that
student data will have to be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by
the school leader best helps address the teachers' resistance?
Aligning assessments with instructional goals - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader observes a
teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning objective is teaching
students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions, followed by
guided and independent practice using several problems. The teacher provides students with
feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the teacher provides each
student with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to reduce to the
lowest common denominator.
,Subskill reading assessment scores - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leader of a high school assesses
reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for the last few years. The chairperson of the
reading department asks the school leader for assistance in identifying methods to boost
students' reading abilities. Which of the following data will be most important for the school
leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the department's instructional
decisions?
Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the accusations and evidence gathered
- DETAILED ANSWER -A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after
another violent incident. Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader
recommends expulsion. Which of the following actions should the school leader take before the
expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with due process?
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's
postobservation conference?
Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science assessment with
the performance of previous seventh graders - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leader of a middle
school wants to assess the effectiveness of a new science curriculum that has been in place in
seventh grade for one year. Which of the following methods will provide the school leader with
the most valuable data?
What are our strengths and weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
What resources do we have to work with? - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader is working with the
campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan to better focus its efforts. The
school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying the current state of school
programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions are best to ask to help
the school leader address this goal?
"Student benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met." - DETAILED ANSWER -A
school leader reviews a report regarding a new schoolwide mathematics program after its first
, year of implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates
the effectiveness of the program?
enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a common purpose -
DETAILED ANSWER -When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader focuses on
To build a shared vision among various stakeholders - DETAILED ANSWER -Which of the following is
the best reason for a school leader to ask teachers, parents, and other community members for
suggestions to improve teaching and learning at the school?
promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership - DETAILED ANSWER -School leaders can
best empower teachers to bring about positive change in their schools by
Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool - DETAILED ANSWER -A school leader
of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive influence on the
social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds. Which of the
following approaches best supports the leader's goal?
Discussing the feasibility of a bond election with the superintendent - DETAILED ANSWER -A
facilities audit of a middle school indicates widespread problems with the building's internal
systems and structure. The estimated cost of remedying the problems far exceeds the school's
annual allotment for maintenance and operations. Which of the following is the school leader's
most appropriate response to the information in the audit?
Establishing a professional learning community (PLCP L C) in which school leaders will examine
data, propose and test solutions, and track progress - DETAILED ANSWER -The school leaders of
elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working together to decrease
dropout rates among at-risk students. Which of the following will most effectively facilitate
meeting the goal?
