SLLA Practice Test with correct Answers
The teachers have each brought working samples from their students to the meeting.
The principal should advice them to take which of the following steps first toward
instructional improvement? - Correct Answers -Review all of the writing samples and
identify and group student needs.
A principal wants to develop a new school vision and goals associated with that vision.
What applies most about implementing these? - Correct Answers -The principal must
differentiate measurable versus non-measurable vision and goals for every student.
To gather feedback from key stakeholders about the relationship between their opinions
about the significance of education and the school's vision and goals, which of these
should a school leader do? - Correct Answers -Develop a series of critical questions
appropriate to this topic.
What does research show about school leaders distributing leadership responsibilities
for implementing a school vision and goals? - Correct Answers -Todays' schools cannot
be led by one principal without significant participation by other educators.
Which statement is MOST accurate and complete regarding school leader skills for
prompting staff communication and collaboration in problem solving toward school
improvement and reform to realize school vision and goals? - Correct Answers -School
leaders use consensus building and group-process skills in facilitating reform.
To assess and monitor progress toward school goals, which type(s) of assessment
would be MOST indicated for measuring student analytical and critical thinking and
communication skills? - Correct Answers -Performance assessments, journals
Which of the following is the MOST effective strategy for a principal to communicate the
school vision to school personnel? - Correct Answers -Sending a daily e-mail to staff
(exactly what my principal's secretary does)
School leadership experts have observed that many available forms of school data can
be more significant for informing and guiding the school vision than the kinds of data
educators tend to think of automatically. Which choice represents this default
assumption that can exclude other valuable data? - Correct Answers -Standardized
achievement, state local common, AP, and IB test results (the golden standard in
educational leadership)
To address inherent barriers like staff fear of the unknown and resistance to change,
school principals benefit from knowing common kinds of inner dialogues employees
, experience around school vision development for listening to and validating their
thoughts. What do school personnel typically ask themselves about this change
process? - Correct Answers -Whether they will be able to continue their instructional
practices along with why or why not
Relative to developing and sustaining a clear school vision and learning goals, which
choice correctly describes documented practices of effective school principals? -
Correct Answers -They protect educators' instructional time via minimizing disruptions.
The research literature about school principals' roles in realizing the school vision and
goals and aligning instruction with the vision and goals, affords which of these
conclusions? - Correct Answers -Principals with high-achieving schools communicate to
all stakeholders that learning comes first.
Which combination of these could MOST present a conflict for a school leader in some
instances? - Correct Answers --Obeying all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations
-Acting to change laws, policies and regulations against education goals
-Implementing the local board of education regulations and policies
On which of the following do the individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act differ with respect to student records? -
Correct Answers -Requiring instruction and training of educators on records
confidentiality
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has set national Educational
leadership Policy Standards for school leaders to guide school communities in
respecting individual worth and dignity. Which of the following is NOT specifically
included among these standards? - Correct Answers -Students monitoring their own
data.
The Council of Chief State School Officers standards include developing school cultures
and instructional programs promoting student learning and staff professional growth.
Which of these can school leaders appropriately do to prevent or eliminate racism and
ensure cultural equality in their schools? - Correct Answers -They can change school
board policies and also the school board's member composition. (Didn't know that)
How can a school leader evaluate and improve the school curriculum for cultural and
racial equity? - Correct Answers -Include multicultural education within the school
curriculum goals
Which statement is MOST accurate concerning how school leaders can ensure that
faculty instructional practices treat minority students equitably? - Correct Answers -
Leaders should make sure that all staff members learn to pronounce students' names
correctly.
The teachers have each brought working samples from their students to the meeting.
The principal should advice them to take which of the following steps first toward
instructional improvement? - Correct Answers -Review all of the writing samples and
identify and group student needs.
A principal wants to develop a new school vision and goals associated with that vision.
What applies most about implementing these? - Correct Answers -The principal must
differentiate measurable versus non-measurable vision and goals for every student.
To gather feedback from key stakeholders about the relationship between their opinions
about the significance of education and the school's vision and goals, which of these
should a school leader do? - Correct Answers -Develop a series of critical questions
appropriate to this topic.
What does research show about school leaders distributing leadership responsibilities
for implementing a school vision and goals? - Correct Answers -Todays' schools cannot
be led by one principal without significant participation by other educators.
Which statement is MOST accurate and complete regarding school leader skills for
prompting staff communication and collaboration in problem solving toward school
improvement and reform to realize school vision and goals? - Correct Answers -School
leaders use consensus building and group-process skills in facilitating reform.
To assess and monitor progress toward school goals, which type(s) of assessment
would be MOST indicated for measuring student analytical and critical thinking and
communication skills? - Correct Answers -Performance assessments, journals
Which of the following is the MOST effective strategy for a principal to communicate the
school vision to school personnel? - Correct Answers -Sending a daily e-mail to staff
(exactly what my principal's secretary does)
School leadership experts have observed that many available forms of school data can
be more significant for informing and guiding the school vision than the kinds of data
educators tend to think of automatically. Which choice represents this default
assumption that can exclude other valuable data? - Correct Answers -Standardized
achievement, state local common, AP, and IB test results (the golden standard in
educational leadership)
To address inherent barriers like staff fear of the unknown and resistance to change,
school principals benefit from knowing common kinds of inner dialogues employees
, experience around school vision development for listening to and validating their
thoughts. What do school personnel typically ask themselves about this change
process? - Correct Answers -Whether they will be able to continue their instructional
practices along with why or why not
Relative to developing and sustaining a clear school vision and learning goals, which
choice correctly describes documented practices of effective school principals? -
Correct Answers -They protect educators' instructional time via minimizing disruptions.
The research literature about school principals' roles in realizing the school vision and
goals and aligning instruction with the vision and goals, affords which of these
conclusions? - Correct Answers -Principals with high-achieving schools communicate to
all stakeholders that learning comes first.
Which combination of these could MOST present a conflict for a school leader in some
instances? - Correct Answers --Obeying all federal, state, and local laws and
regulations
-Acting to change laws, policies and regulations against education goals
-Implementing the local board of education regulations and policies
On which of the following do the individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act differ with respect to student records? -
Correct Answers -Requiring instruction and training of educators on records
confidentiality
The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) has set national Educational
leadership Policy Standards for school leaders to guide school communities in
respecting individual worth and dignity. Which of the following is NOT specifically
included among these standards? - Correct Answers -Students monitoring their own
data.
The Council of Chief State School Officers standards include developing school cultures
and instructional programs promoting student learning and staff professional growth.
Which of these can school leaders appropriately do to prevent or eliminate racism and
ensure cultural equality in their schools? - Correct Answers -They can change school
board policies and also the school board's member composition. (Didn't know that)
How can a school leader evaluate and improve the school curriculum for cultural and
racial equity? - Correct Answers -Include multicultural education within the school
curriculum goals
Which statement is MOST accurate concerning how school leaders can ensure that
faculty instructional practices treat minority students equitably? - Correct Answers -
Leaders should make sure that all staff members learn to pronounce students' names
correctly.
