Educational Leadership:
Administration &
Supervision (Praxis 5412)
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Prep
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,During an annual review of school programs, a school analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark. Rationale: The school
leader asks committee members to refer to the school improvement plan provides detailed expectations for improvements and is
improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of being used by the school leader in a manner that encourages the committee to
various programs. By taking this action, the school compare the actual progress to the goals set.
leader demonstrates an understanding of the
importance of
A school leader is planning to change the inclusion Discussing the pros and cons of each model to allow teachers to view the
model currently used in the special education program. options objectively. Rationale: Agreeing to remain open-minded keeps the
Each of the special education teachers is promoting a focus on the solution and not debating to win. Collaborating on solutions and
different model. Which of the following is the school evaluating the pros and cons of each choice allows the best solution to present
leader's best first step for building consensus among itself in a diplomatic manner that builds consensus.
the teachers?
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics Aligning assessments with instructional goals. Rationale: The lesson was on
lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning adding fractions, not reducing. If assessments are not aligned to the purpose
objective is teaching students to add fractions. The of instruction, the teacher's knowledge of a student's learning is inaccurate.
lesson begins with a mini lesson 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.
Which of the following is most important for the school
leader to target in the teacher's post observation
conference?
The school leader of a middle school wants to assess Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science
the effectiveness of a new science curriculum that has assessment with the performance of previous seventh graders. Rationale: The
been in place in seventh grade for one year. Which of results of the state assessment test are valuable because they provide
the following methods will provide the school leader quantifiable information by comparing like to like—in this case, seventh graders
with the most valuable data? with seventh graders.
A school leader is working with the campus planning B. What are our strengths and weaknesses?
committee to develop a new strategic plan to better C. What resources do we have to work with?
focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning E. Which faculty are supportive of the change process?
committee to begin by identifying the current state of Rationale: The first steps in the strategic-planning process are to address the
school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of current status of the campus, including strengths and weaknesses, current
the following questions are best to ask to help the available resources, and existing supportive personnel.
school leader address this goal?
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new "Student benchmark data indicate that program objectives were met."
schoolwide mathematics program after its first year of Rationale: This statement most effectively demonstrates the effectiveness of the
implementation. Which of the following statements from program, explaining that benchmark data indicate that program objectives
the report best demonstrates the effectiveness of the were met.
program?
, When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a
focuses on common purpose. Rationale: When focused on cultural leadership, the school
leader draws people's attention to compelling concerns for student learning by
developing a common purpose.
Rationale: When focused on cultural leadership, the school leader draws
people's attention to compelling concerns for student learning by developing
a common purpose.
Which of the following should be a school leader's Ensuring consistent implementation of the program. Rationale: Consistent
primary concern when instituting a schoolwide Positive implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS program. Rationale:
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program? Consistent implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS program.
Rationale: Consistent implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS
program.
Which of the following is the best reason for a school To build a shared vision among various stakeholders
leader to ask teachers, parents, and other community Rationale: School leaders should solicit input from stakeholders, including
members for suggestions to improve teaching and teachers and community members, in order to build a shared vision for the
learning at the school? school.
A state department of education downgrades a high Accentuating areas where the school succeeds
school's rating from proficient to not proficient. Which Rationale: The school leader can maintain staff and stakeholder morale by
of the following strategies by the school leader will reminding them of the positive aspects of the school, placing the negative
best maintain staff and stakeholder morale after the rating in perspective.
downgrade?
A school leader promotes professionalism by A. Feeling part of a committed community of learners
encouraging teacher participation in a cycle of C. Gaining the confidence to try new instructional approaches and methods
continuous improvement. Which THREE of the following D. Engaging in collaborative professional development activities
are the primary outcomes expected for teachers who Rationale: By engaging in a continuous cycle of improvement together,
participate in this practice? teachers will begin to feel a commitment to learning and growing together.
Teachers will feel comfortable trying new instructional strategies knowing that
risk is encouraged at the school. Collaborative professional development is an
important component of the continuous improvement process. It allows
teachers to work together to share thoughts and ideas and develop their
practices as a team.
School leaders can best empower teachers to bring promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership
about positive change in their schools by Rationale: The creation of a culture that encourages teacher leadership will
best empower teachers toward positive change.
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool
faculty and staff who will have a positive influence on Rationale: Diversification in school leadership improves the quality of education
the social, emotional, and academic achievements of and provides positive role models for the students.
students of all backgrounds. Which of the following
approaches best supports the leader's goal?
Administration &
Supervision (Praxis 5412)
| Study Guide & Exam
Prep
|Guaranteed success|
,During an annual review of school programs, a school analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark. Rationale: The school
leader asks committee members to refer to the school improvement plan provides detailed expectations for improvements and is
improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of being used by the school leader in a manner that encourages the committee to
various programs. By taking this action, the school compare the actual progress to the goals set.
leader demonstrates an understanding of the
importance of
A school leader is planning to change the inclusion Discussing the pros and cons of each model to allow teachers to view the
model currently used in the special education program. options objectively. Rationale: Agreeing to remain open-minded keeps the
Each of the special education teachers is promoting a focus on the solution and not debating to win. Collaborating on solutions and
different model. Which of the following is the school evaluating the pros and cons of each choice allows the best solution to present
leader's best first step for building consensus among itself in a diplomatic manner that builds consensus.
the teachers?
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics Aligning assessments with instructional goals. Rationale: The lesson was on
lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning adding fractions, not reducing. If assessments are not aligned to the purpose
objective is teaching students to add fractions. The of instruction, the teacher's knowledge of a student's learning is inaccurate.
lesson begins with a mini lesson 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.
Which of the following is most important for the school
leader to target in the teacher's post observation
conference?
The school leader of a middle school wants to assess Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science
the effectiveness of a new science curriculum that has assessment with the performance of previous seventh graders. Rationale: The
been in place in seventh grade for one year. Which of results of the state assessment test are valuable because they provide
the following methods will provide the school leader quantifiable information by comparing like to like—in this case, seventh graders
with the most valuable data? with seventh graders.
A school leader is working with the campus planning B. What are our strengths and weaknesses?
committee to develop a new strategic plan to better C. What resources do we have to work with?
focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning E. Which faculty are supportive of the change process?
committee to begin by identifying the current state of Rationale: The first steps in the strategic-planning process are to address the
school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of current status of the campus, including strengths and weaknesses, current
the following questions are best to ask to help the available resources, and existing supportive personnel.
school leader address this goal?
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new "Student benchmark data indicate that program objectives were met."
schoolwide mathematics program after its first year of Rationale: This statement most effectively demonstrates the effectiveness of the
implementation. Which of the following statements from program, explaining that benchmark data indicate that program objectives
the report best demonstrates the effectiveness of the were met.
program?
, When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a
focuses on common purpose. Rationale: When focused on cultural leadership, the school
leader draws people's attention to compelling concerns for student learning by
developing a common purpose.
Rationale: When focused on cultural leadership, the school leader draws
people's attention to compelling concerns for student learning by developing
a common purpose.
Which of the following should be a school leader's Ensuring consistent implementation of the program. Rationale: Consistent
primary concern when instituting a schoolwide Positive implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS program. Rationale:
Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program? Consistent implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS program.
Rationale: Consistent implementation is a key component of a successful PBIS
program.
Which of the following is the best reason for a school To build a shared vision among various stakeholders
leader to ask teachers, parents, and other community Rationale: School leaders should solicit input from stakeholders, including
members for suggestions to improve teaching and teachers and community members, in order to build a shared vision for the
learning at the school? school.
A state department of education downgrades a high Accentuating areas where the school succeeds
school's rating from proficient to not proficient. Which Rationale: The school leader can maintain staff and stakeholder morale by
of the following strategies by the school leader will reminding them of the positive aspects of the school, placing the negative
best maintain staff and stakeholder morale after the rating in perspective.
downgrade?
A school leader promotes professionalism by A. Feeling part of a committed community of learners
encouraging teacher participation in a cycle of C. Gaining the confidence to try new instructional approaches and methods
continuous improvement. Which THREE of the following D. Engaging in collaborative professional development activities
are the primary outcomes expected for teachers who Rationale: By engaging in a continuous cycle of improvement together,
participate in this practice? teachers will begin to feel a commitment to learning and growing together.
Teachers will feel comfortable trying new instructional strategies knowing that
risk is encouraged at the school. Collaborative professional development is an
important component of the continuous improvement process. It allows
teachers to work together to share thoughts and ideas and develop their
practices as a team.
School leaders can best empower teachers to bring promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership
about positive change in their schools by Rationale: The creation of a culture that encourages teacher leadership will
best empower teachers toward positive change.
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool
faculty and staff who will have a positive influence on Rationale: Diversification in school leadership improves the quality of education
the social, emotional, and academic achievements of and provides positive role models for the students.
students of all backgrounds. Which of the following
approaches best supports the leader's goal?
