PPR COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
When McCafferey sends three week progress reports home one third of
her students are failing. She wonders if physiological needs may be
playing a role in her students lack of academic achivement. Which of the
following best describes the role of physiological needs in student
academic performance Answer: A student with unmet physiological
needs may show little interest in academic performance
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
Mrs. Caffery is likely to be aware that late maturing boys - Answer:
Have less self- confidence than earlier maturers
, ◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
Mrs. McCaffery is likely to be aware that early maturing girls- Answer:
may develop precocious sexual interest
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
has a health teacher Mrs. McCaffery is likely aware that nutitional
deficiencies among her students are- Answer: more common among girls
than boys
◉ A third grade teacher would be correct in having great concern over
which of the following students Answer: Juan separates himself from the
group and is not interested in spending time with others
◉ James is an active four and a half year old, he has just entered a
preschool setting for the first time. Ms. Lara observes that he shies away
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
When McCafferey sends three week progress reports home one third of
her students are failing. She wonders if physiological needs may be
playing a role in her students lack of academic achivement. Which of the
following best describes the role of physiological needs in student
academic performance Answer: A student with unmet physiological
needs may show little interest in academic performance
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
Mrs. Caffery is likely to be aware that late maturing boys - Answer:
Have less self- confidence than earlier maturers
, ◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
Mrs. McCaffery is likely to be aware that early maturing girls- Answer:
may develop precocious sexual interest
◉ Mrs McCaffery is discussing typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence. Shes aware that the timing and rate at
which puberty occurs vary widely. These differences mean that some of
McCafferys students may be completely mature while others have not
begun puberty
has a health teacher Mrs. McCaffery is likely aware that nutitional
deficiencies among her students are- Answer: more common among girls
than boys
◉ A third grade teacher would be correct in having great concern over
which of the following students Answer: Juan separates himself from the
group and is not interested in spending time with others
◉ James is an active four and a half year old, he has just entered a
preschool setting for the first time. Ms. Lara observes that he shies away
