TExEs 268 - Constructed Responses Exam Questions and Answers
Constructed Response Question 1
Develop a coaching plan to address a high-leverage instructional practice that the teacher should accomplish more effectively. The coaching plan should include the following.
A. Identify ONE high-leverage instructional practice needing improvement. Justify your selection.
B. Identify TWO high-leverage actions that can be implemented by the teacher to address the instructional practice needing improvement.
C. Explain how the actions will improve the teacher's practice and support student learning.
Be specific in your answers and cite evidence from the documents and video provided. -
Answer High Leverage Practice evidence evidence
1st high leverage action
2nd high leverage action
Explanation
Constructed Response 2
In preparation for Ms. Franz's meeting with the eighth-grade teachers, she plans to review the mathematics unit and associated documents so she is ready to provide input and guide the teachers during the meeting.
A. Identify the TWO most important areas of the unit plan needing improvement. (Document 1 of 2). Justify why you selected each area of focus.
B. Create an exemplar that can be used to demonstrate a high-quality example of ONE of the identified areas needing improvement.
*An exemplar is an example or model that has the characteristics of a high- quality response. An exemplar is a concrete illustration of the evidence needed to meet a desired standard.
C. Explain how Ms. Franz should use the exemplar to coach the teachers in the area needing improvement. - Answer Important area 1 Justification Evidence
Constructed Response Question 1
Develop a coaching plan to address a high-leverage instructional practice that the teacher should accomplish more effectively. The coaching plan should include the following.
A. Identify ONE high-leverage instructional practice needing improvement. Justify your selection.
B. Identify TWO high-leverage actions that can be implemented by the teacher to address the instructional practice needing improvement.
C. Explain how the actions will improve the teacher's practice and support student learning.
Be specific in your answers and cite evidence from the documents and video provided. -
Answer High Leverage Practice evidence evidence
1st high leverage action
2nd high leverage action
Explanation
Constructed Response 2
In preparation for Ms. Franz's meeting with the eighth-grade teachers, she plans to review the mathematics unit and associated documents so she is ready to provide input and guide the teachers during the meeting.
A. Identify the TWO most important areas of the unit plan needing improvement. (Document 1 of 2). Justify why you selected each area of focus.
B. Create an exemplar that can be used to demonstrate a high-quality example of ONE of the identified areas needing improvement.
*An exemplar is an example or model that has the characteristics of a high- quality response. An exemplar is a concrete illustration of the evidence needed to meet a desired standard.
C. Explain how Ms. Franz should use the exemplar to coach the teachers in the area needing improvement. - Answer Important area 1 Justification Evidence
