Praxis 5412 Exam; Questions &
Answers…Grade A+
What is one educational law that has the eligibility factor of physical or mental impairment?
This law can be applied to a student with a broken arm or another injury. CORRECT
ANSWER-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Equal Access Act of 1984 CORRECT ANSWER-forbids public schools from receiving
federal funds if they deny student the First Amendment right to conduct meetings because of
the "religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at such meetings."
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act CORRECT ANSWER-Forbids organizations and
employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to
receive program benefits and services
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act CORRECT ANSWER-as
amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local
educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children
from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging academic standards.
What is one effective strategy for supervising other school administrators and personnel?
CORRECT ANSWER-Providing mentorship by direct intervention with an experienced
administrator other the entire school year to help orient a new assistant principal in a
consistent, ongoing manner.
What should be the first step in addressing how teachers relate to students in this and other
ethnic groups when a long-standing issue indicates an underlying insufficiency in teachers'
, Praxis 5412 Exam; Questions &
Answers…Grade A+
understanding of how culture affects behavior? CORRECT ANSWER-Building intercultural
competency through professional development.
If the newly appointed school leader is concerned about the performance of the 4th grade on
the state standardized test for mathematics, what should the initial step be in developing a plan
to improve students' scores? CORRECT ANSWER-Conduct a curriculum audit of the
mathematics programs at all grade levels.
What does a mathematics curriculum audit allow the school leader to do? CORRECT
ANSWER-Ensure the curriculum is properly aligned with the standards and instruction across all
grade levels in order to improve student assessment outcomes.
According to due process, teachers are entitled to CORRECT ANSWER-Adequate notice
of the charges against them and a hearing in which they have the opportunity to defend
themselves against those charges.
What process best assesses the competency levels of teachers? CORRECT ANSWER-
Conducting frequent walk-throughs, wherein the school leader can observe teachers and gather
evidence on whether they are utilizing effective instructional practices.
How can a school leader build consensus among staff (particularly when staff are openly
arguing)? CORRECT ANSWER-Through the development of shared commitments to
implement the established vision and goals.
Answers…Grade A+
What is one educational law that has the eligibility factor of physical or mental impairment?
This law can be applied to a student with a broken arm or another injury. CORRECT
ANSWER-Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Equal Access Act of 1984 CORRECT ANSWER-forbids public schools from receiving
federal funds if they deny student the First Amendment right to conduct meetings because of
the "religious, political, philosophical, or other content of the speech at such meetings."
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act CORRECT ANSWER-Forbids organizations and
employers from excluding or denying individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to
receive program benefits and services
Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act CORRECT ANSWER-as
amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESEA) provides financial assistance to local
educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or high percentages of children
from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging academic standards.
What is one effective strategy for supervising other school administrators and personnel?
CORRECT ANSWER-Providing mentorship by direct intervention with an experienced
administrator other the entire school year to help orient a new assistant principal in a
consistent, ongoing manner.
What should be the first step in addressing how teachers relate to students in this and other
ethnic groups when a long-standing issue indicates an underlying insufficiency in teachers'
, Praxis 5412 Exam; Questions &
Answers…Grade A+
understanding of how culture affects behavior? CORRECT ANSWER-Building intercultural
competency through professional development.
If the newly appointed school leader is concerned about the performance of the 4th grade on
the state standardized test for mathematics, what should the initial step be in developing a plan
to improve students' scores? CORRECT ANSWER-Conduct a curriculum audit of the
mathematics programs at all grade levels.
What does a mathematics curriculum audit allow the school leader to do? CORRECT
ANSWER-Ensure the curriculum is properly aligned with the standards and instruction across all
grade levels in order to improve student assessment outcomes.
According to due process, teachers are entitled to CORRECT ANSWER-Adequate notice
of the charges against them and a hearing in which they have the opportunity to defend
themselves against those charges.
What process best assesses the competency levels of teachers? CORRECT ANSWER-
Conducting frequent walk-throughs, wherein the school leader can observe teachers and gather
evidence on whether they are utilizing effective instructional practices.
How can a school leader build consensus among staff (particularly when staff are openly
arguing)? CORRECT ANSWER-Through the development of shared commitments to
implement the established vision and goals.
