D016 Study Set – Review CORRECT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The new principal for George Madison High School has observed that teachers work in silos, do not
appear to value collaborative planning, and exhibit competitive behaviors, such as not sharing effective
instructional strategies, in an effort to keep individual performance scores higher than those of other
instructors. Ms. Johnson, the new principal, has decided to begin implementing peer observations and
working to provide specific, positive feedback on observed, successful instructional practices. Which
specific features are being fostered with these actions? - ANSWER Recognition and celebration of
positive instructional practices, creating an environment of transparency, and encouraging inclusive
practices to build trust and professional respect
What is the main factor that distinguishes an open system from a closed system? - ANSWER The
boundaries that allow influences to affect the system
A school principal reviewed student assessment data for the last school year and noticed a high number
of students with special needs who are failing to make academic gains. The principal believes that one
problem is that this population of students is failing to be appropriately challenged, so the principal
proposed implementing a new school-wide core value to help address the problem. How can a school-
wide core value be used to help this school better meet the educational needs of its students with
special needs? - ANSWER Students and staff will be exposed daily to the belief that all students can meet
high expectations.
Which principal's action demonstrates Marzano's leadership responsibility of involvement in curriculum,
instruction, and assessment? - ANSWER The principal helps first-year teachers develop end-of-grade
assessments that are valid and comprehensive.
needs to five major goals. The principal wants staff input to prioritize two of the five goals to be targeted
in next year's whole group professional development activities. The principal sends out a survey to all
staff to gather input. What should the principal do after gathering staff input for a collaborative decision-
making process? - ANSWER Share findings with staff and work to reach consensus about priorities
An experienced principal works to create an environment where all stakeholders and organizational
members are offered opportunities for high levels of development, regardless of position, age, or
intellectual capacity.Which leadership style is this principal using? - ANSWER Transformational leadership
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
The new principal for George Madison High School has observed that teachers work in silos, do not
appear to value collaborative planning, and exhibit competitive behaviors, such as not sharing effective
instructional strategies, in an effort to keep individual performance scores higher than those of other
instructors. Ms. Johnson, the new principal, has decided to begin implementing peer observations and
working to provide specific, positive feedback on observed, successful instructional practices. Which
specific features are being fostered with these actions? - ANSWER Recognition and celebration of
positive instructional practices, creating an environment of transparency, and encouraging inclusive
practices to build trust and professional respect
What is the main factor that distinguishes an open system from a closed system? - ANSWER The
boundaries that allow influences to affect the system
A school principal reviewed student assessment data for the last school year and noticed a high number
of students with special needs who are failing to make academic gains. The principal believes that one
problem is that this population of students is failing to be appropriately challenged, so the principal
proposed implementing a new school-wide core value to help address the problem. How can a school-
wide core value be used to help this school better meet the educational needs of its students with
special needs? - ANSWER Students and staff will be exposed daily to the belief that all students can meet
high expectations.
Which principal's action demonstrates Marzano's leadership responsibility of involvement in curriculum,
instruction, and assessment? - ANSWER The principal helps first-year teachers develop end-of-grade
assessments that are valid and comprehensive.
needs to five major goals. The principal wants staff input to prioritize two of the five goals to be targeted
in next year's whole group professional development activities. The principal sends out a survey to all
staff to gather input. What should the principal do after gathering staff input for a collaborative decision-
making process? - ANSWER Share findings with staff and work to reach consensus about priorities
An experienced principal works to create an environment where all stakeholders and organizational
members are offered opportunities for high levels of development, regardless of position, age, or
intellectual capacity.Which leadership style is this principal using? - ANSWER Transformational leadership
