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PPR PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(ALREADY PASSED) LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
GRADED A+
Mr. Cates notices that his students are timid during group problem-solving
activities. He wants to encourage his students to take more risks and
demonstrate more creativity. Which of the following statements could he use
that would best encourage this? - (answer)"There is no single correct answer
to this problem, and every group could have a different, correct answer."
(If students are made aware that the teacher does not expect a single correct
answer, they are more likely to take a risk with the understanding that their
answer will not be automatically chastised for being incorrect. This is a positive
way to encourage student involvement.)
A sixth-grade mathematics teacher has created a math module where students
listen to auditory prompts and work out the mathematical solutions. One of
the students is hearing-impaired and the teacher schedules a meeting with the
special education teacher to discuss how the student can participate. What
would be the most appropriate request for the mathematics teacher to make
of the special education teacher? - (answer)Help arrange resources in the
classroom prior to the module to maximize participation for the hearing-
impaired student.
(This is the best option as it will accommodate the instruction within the
general instructional setting.)
Mr. Smith wants to assess his English language learner students accurately. To
best ensure an accurate assessment, Mr. Smith should: - (answer)use multiple
assessment formats (oral, written, and performance) to allow the students
multiple opportunities to show their knowledge.
(Using multiple assessments allows the students to demonstrate their
knowledge through various media. This is beneficial as some students may not
perform well in a certain assessment, but they could better demonstrate their
knowledge using other assessments.)
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A checklist would likely be most useful and appropriate for assessing which of
the following goals in elementary? - (answer)monitoring students' use of
science safety skills during a lab
(A checklist is best for assessing that skills are used.)
Mr. Heath is concerned about Brandon's recent academic decline and contacts
Brandon's parent to discuss the situation. Brandon's mother informs Mr. Heath
that Brandon's father has recently passed away and Brandon has been having
trouble coping with the loss. During the conversation, Mr. Heath should focus
his comments on: - (answer)how to best promote Brandon's academic
progress during this emotionally-straining time.
(The teacher should focus on Brandon's academic performance. This is the
purpose of the meeting and in a professional environment, the teacher must
stay within the professional confines of the teacher-parent-student
relationship.)
During the units and most of the lessons, a teacher provides students the time
to reflect on and assess what they have learned. What is the best reason for
this instructional strategy? - (answer)The students' learning is reinforced, and
teachers receive information on student learning.
(For instructional purposes, this is the best choice because it reinforces
learning by having students actively consider what was taught. In this manner,
teachers can also assess student learning.)
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
A. IQ test
B. portfolio
C. end of course exam
an exit ticket - (answer)an exit ticket
(Formative assessments measure learning as it is formed and can help in
adjusting the lessons according to the student response.)
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A senior high school teacher notices a student's grades are falling. The teacher
pulls the student aside after class to address the issue. The student informs the
teacher that he plays in a band that performs at local restaurants, he has not
had time to study, and he even might drop out of school because he is making
a significant amount of money. The teacher is best able to discuss the situation
if he realizes many high school students: - (answer)do not think about the
long-term consequences of their actions.
(High school students tend not to think about the long-term consequences of
decisions. Thus, at this age, they are more prone to make brash decisions based
on short-term gains rather than well-thought-out decisions.)
In an attempt to keep parents abreast of student participation and the
responsible use of time, grades, discipline concerns, etc., a new teacher, Mrs.
Parker, plans to communicate with timely reports. Which of the following
would be the most effective way of accomplishing this goal? - (answer)She
emails individual grade reports addressing these categories for each student
halfway through the required grading and communication period.
(This is the best answer because it would be efficient and the parents would
appreciate the brevity and conciseness. It also would help if the teacher wrote
something positive in the report at least once or twice during a grading period.)
Mrs. Billups' first-grade class uses the computer lab twice a week. The most
important educational principle to be followed in computer skills instruction is
that: - (answer)computer skills should be taught in the context of the current
instructional concepts.
(Computer skills for first-grade students should focus on incorporating new
computer skills in the context of class instruction. At this age, students will
typically be familiar with computers and their functionality.)
Which of the following is the most important reason for a third-grade teacher
to incorporate group activities into classroom instruction? - (answer)Group
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activities develop a cooperative learning environment and encourage students
to develop responsible, positive attitudes towards working with peers.
(This is the best option. With small children, group work allows students the
experience to work cooperatively.)
An eighth-grade teacher wants to improve how the students function in small
groups. What is the best strategy for improving the functionality of the small
groups? - (answer)After the students have completed the small group activity,
the teacher should conduct an evaluation with the group to review their
performance and identify ways to improve their collaboration in the future.
(Receiving feedback from students allows the teacher to get an idea of how the
students perceive themselves in small groups, and the teacher can use the
information to tweak incentives or group structures.)
Ms. Drew is a math teacher in Houston. She is made aware that during the
recent STAAR math testing examinations that another teacher allowed bulletin
board material about types of shapes to remain visible during the examination.
What is the most appropriate course of action for Ms. Drew to take? -
(answer)Notify the campus administrator and the campus testing coordinator
regarding the situation.
(The teacher is required by Texas state law to report the incident to the campus
testing coordinator and campus administrator.)
Mr. Riley's class routine involves assigning homework at the end of class and
requiring the work to be turned in the following day. He notices that many
students come to the after-school one-on-one tutoring sessions with similar
questions about the homework. He decides it will be beneficial for the students
to ask questions about the homework at the time he assigns it. The next week,
he realizes the classroom activities push the assigning of the homework to the
very end of the class period and the students do not have time to ask
questions. Which of the following would be the best strategy to alleviate the
problem? - (answer)Set a routine to end all classroom activities five minutes
before the end of the class period so Mr. Riley can assign the homework and
answer any questions about the homework.
PPR PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(ALREADY PASSED) LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025
GRADED A+
Mr. Cates notices that his students are timid during group problem-solving
activities. He wants to encourage his students to take more risks and
demonstrate more creativity. Which of the following statements could he use
that would best encourage this? - (answer)"There is no single correct answer
to this problem, and every group could have a different, correct answer."
(If students are made aware that the teacher does not expect a single correct
answer, they are more likely to take a risk with the understanding that their
answer will not be automatically chastised for being incorrect. This is a positive
way to encourage student involvement.)
A sixth-grade mathematics teacher has created a math module where students
listen to auditory prompts and work out the mathematical solutions. One of
the students is hearing-impaired and the teacher schedules a meeting with the
special education teacher to discuss how the student can participate. What
would be the most appropriate request for the mathematics teacher to make
of the special education teacher? - (answer)Help arrange resources in the
classroom prior to the module to maximize participation for the hearing-
impaired student.
(This is the best option as it will accommodate the instruction within the
general instructional setting.)
Mr. Smith wants to assess his English language learner students accurately. To
best ensure an accurate assessment, Mr. Smith should: - (answer)use multiple
assessment formats (oral, written, and performance) to allow the students
multiple opportunities to show their knowledge.
(Using multiple assessments allows the students to demonstrate their
knowledge through various media. This is beneficial as some students may not
perform well in a certain assessment, but they could better demonstrate their
knowledge using other assessments.)
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A checklist would likely be most useful and appropriate for assessing which of
the following goals in elementary? - (answer)monitoring students' use of
science safety skills during a lab
(A checklist is best for assessing that skills are used.)
Mr. Heath is concerned about Brandon's recent academic decline and contacts
Brandon's parent to discuss the situation. Brandon's mother informs Mr. Heath
that Brandon's father has recently passed away and Brandon has been having
trouble coping with the loss. During the conversation, Mr. Heath should focus
his comments on: - (answer)how to best promote Brandon's academic
progress during this emotionally-straining time.
(The teacher should focus on Brandon's academic performance. This is the
purpose of the meeting and in a professional environment, the teacher must
stay within the professional confines of the teacher-parent-student
relationship.)
During the units and most of the lessons, a teacher provides students the time
to reflect on and assess what they have learned. What is the best reason for
this instructional strategy? - (answer)The students' learning is reinforced, and
teachers receive information on student learning.
(For instructional purposes, this is the best choice because it reinforces
learning by having students actively consider what was taught. In this manner,
teachers can also assess student learning.)
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
A. IQ test
B. portfolio
C. end of course exam
an exit ticket - (answer)an exit ticket
(Formative assessments measure learning as it is formed and can help in
adjusting the lessons according to the student response.)
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A senior high school teacher notices a student's grades are falling. The teacher
pulls the student aside after class to address the issue. The student informs the
teacher that he plays in a band that performs at local restaurants, he has not
had time to study, and he even might drop out of school because he is making
a significant amount of money. The teacher is best able to discuss the situation
if he realizes many high school students: - (answer)do not think about the
long-term consequences of their actions.
(High school students tend not to think about the long-term consequences of
decisions. Thus, at this age, they are more prone to make brash decisions based
on short-term gains rather than well-thought-out decisions.)
In an attempt to keep parents abreast of student participation and the
responsible use of time, grades, discipline concerns, etc., a new teacher, Mrs.
Parker, plans to communicate with timely reports. Which of the following
would be the most effective way of accomplishing this goal? - (answer)She
emails individual grade reports addressing these categories for each student
halfway through the required grading and communication period.
(This is the best answer because it would be efficient and the parents would
appreciate the brevity and conciseness. It also would help if the teacher wrote
something positive in the report at least once or twice during a grading period.)
Mrs. Billups' first-grade class uses the computer lab twice a week. The most
important educational principle to be followed in computer skills instruction is
that: - (answer)computer skills should be taught in the context of the current
instructional concepts.
(Computer skills for first-grade students should focus on incorporating new
computer skills in the context of class instruction. At this age, students will
typically be familiar with computers and their functionality.)
Which of the following is the most important reason for a third-grade teacher
to incorporate group activities into classroom instruction? - (answer)Group
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activities develop a cooperative learning environment and encourage students
to develop responsible, positive attitudes towards working with peers.
(This is the best option. With small children, group work allows students the
experience to work cooperatively.)
An eighth-grade teacher wants to improve how the students function in small
groups. What is the best strategy for improving the functionality of the small
groups? - (answer)After the students have completed the small group activity,
the teacher should conduct an evaluation with the group to review their
performance and identify ways to improve their collaboration in the future.
(Receiving feedback from students allows the teacher to get an idea of how the
students perceive themselves in small groups, and the teacher can use the
information to tweak incentives or group structures.)
Ms. Drew is a math teacher in Houston. She is made aware that during the
recent STAAR math testing examinations that another teacher allowed bulletin
board material about types of shapes to remain visible during the examination.
What is the most appropriate course of action for Ms. Drew to take? -
(answer)Notify the campus administrator and the campus testing coordinator
regarding the situation.
(The teacher is required by Texas state law to report the incident to the campus
testing coordinator and campus administrator.)
Mr. Riley's class routine involves assigning homework at the end of class and
requiring the work to be turned in the following day. He notices that many
students come to the after-school one-on-one tutoring sessions with similar
questions about the homework. He decides it will be beneficial for the students
to ask questions about the homework at the time he assigns it. The next week,
he realizes the classroom activities push the assigning of the homework to the
very end of the class period and the students do not have time to ask
questions. Which of the following would be the best strategy to alleviate the
problem? - (answer)Set a routine to end all classroom activities five minutes
before the end of the class period so Mr. Riley can assign the homework and
answer any questions about the homework.
