Texas Teachers Assessment 6 100
questions
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a
mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be
easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
- ANS-"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get
their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up before
the tardy bell rings."
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices - ANS-How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will
benefit students and behavior? - ANS-Consequences should be logical and natural.
Consequences should be delivered in a calm, consistent, manner.
According to research, what are ways to manage time in the classroom? - ANS-*Managing time
through chunking the class into specific blocks of instruction.
*Managing time through pacing and delivering the lesson in a well-structured time frame.
*Managing time by delegating and having students help you, the teacher.
According to research, what is the best way for students to understand and consistently follow
classroom rules and procedures? - ANS-Students will need to have rules and procedures taught
as well as reviewed and practiced over time to reinforce the expectations of the classroom.
Students should be able to see posted classroom rules and procedures and should also be
taught the rules and procedures.
According to research, which of the following is an effective process for teaching any behavior?
- ANS-Provide a rationale for behavior, explain the expected behavior, model the expected
behavior, practice the expected behavior, and monitor & provide feedback on the behavior.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements used by
teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable statement and gives the
students choice. From the list below, choose the gold statements: - ANS-*I'll dismiss the class
for lunch once all notebooks are put away neatly
*I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late
, According to the article, "Characteristics of an effective classroom culture," how does a teacher
establish a culture that promotes learning? - ANS-*The teacher needs to share control in the
classroom and gives students a voice.
*The teacher needs to work as both a facilitator and a teacher.
*The teacher needs to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect.
As a new teacher, according to research, which attitude and plan will allow you find more
success in time management in the learning environment? - ANS-"My first step will be to
explain, rehearse, and reinforce procedures. I will slow down at first in order to speed up for the
remainder of the school year. I also plan to have smooth transitions between lessons and clear
expectations for how students will pick up and put away materials for different activities. I will
also use a timer to create a sense of urgency for tasks at hand.
As a new teacher, according to research, which plan will allow you find more success in
classroom management? - ANS-"My plan is to teach and practice procedures from day one and
to also start building relationships with my kids from the beginning. As I get to know my kids I
might have to make adjustments to my original plan."
Based on your knowledge of preventing classroom management issues, what would you
recommend to the teacher below?"My first year of teaching was really tough. I had students
walk out of class, talking over one another, and we never seemed to get through a lesson the
way I had planned it. As I am planning for my second year I would love some advice on how to
avoid a year like my last one! What advice to you have?"
Group of answer choices - ANS-"I would recommend providing students with very specific
procedures over broader rules. It sounds as though students in your class did not know exactly
what you expected of them. If you provide them with specific expectations and describe what
they look like, the students will have more clarity in what an ideal classroom looks like."
Consider the classroom described below. Do you agree or disagree with the time management
strategies you see being used within the class? Why or why not?
"Ms. McKend's World Geography class always has something going on. Kids are moving
around the classroom and know exactly where supplies are, where to turn things in, and when it
is appropriate to do these things. There is always a timer going and one student at each group
will use their phone to check-in with students with how much time is left for the assignment. I've
seen Ms. McKend readjust the pace of a lesson when less time is needed and increase time
when students were working hard but slower than she expected."
Group of answer choices - ANS-I agree with the strategies because it is evident Ms. McKend is
in tune with the needs of her students and is able to adjust to meet their needs.
I agree with the strategies because it is evident kids have been taught strategies and they have
practiced them.
*Partial points
Consider the following quote:"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to
develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders,
punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages cooperation and commitment by offering some control
and autonomy within a structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and the students'
ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her
questions
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a
mindset. It is the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be
easier in the long run." (Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset?
- ANS-"I've set up a learning environment where students know as they arrive they are to get
their notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm up before
the tardy bell rings."
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices - ANS-How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can use which will
benefit students and behavior? - ANS-Consequences should be logical and natural.
Consequences should be delivered in a calm, consistent, manner.
According to research, what are ways to manage time in the classroom? - ANS-*Managing time
through chunking the class into specific blocks of instruction.
*Managing time through pacing and delivering the lesson in a well-structured time frame.
*Managing time by delegating and having students help you, the teacher.
According to research, what is the best way for students to understand and consistently follow
classroom rules and procedures? - ANS-Students will need to have rules and procedures taught
as well as reviewed and practiced over time to reinforce the expectations of the classroom.
Students should be able to see posted classroom rules and procedures and should also be
taught the rules and procedures.
According to research, which of the following is an effective process for teaching any behavior?
- ANS-Provide a rationale for behavior, explain the expected behavior, model the expected
behavior, practice the expected behavior, and monitor & provide feedback on the behavior.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements used by
teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable statement and gives the
students choice. From the list below, choose the gold statements: - ANS-*I'll dismiss the class
for lunch once all notebooks are put away neatly
*I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late
, According to the article, "Characteristics of an effective classroom culture," how does a teacher
establish a culture that promotes learning? - ANS-*The teacher needs to share control in the
classroom and gives students a voice.
*The teacher needs to work as both a facilitator and a teacher.
*The teacher needs to establish an atmosphere of trust and respect.
As a new teacher, according to research, which attitude and plan will allow you find more
success in time management in the learning environment? - ANS-"My first step will be to
explain, rehearse, and reinforce procedures. I will slow down at first in order to speed up for the
remainder of the school year. I also plan to have smooth transitions between lessons and clear
expectations for how students will pick up and put away materials for different activities. I will
also use a timer to create a sense of urgency for tasks at hand.
As a new teacher, according to research, which plan will allow you find more success in
classroom management? - ANS-"My plan is to teach and practice procedures from day one and
to also start building relationships with my kids from the beginning. As I get to know my kids I
might have to make adjustments to my original plan."
Based on your knowledge of preventing classroom management issues, what would you
recommend to the teacher below?"My first year of teaching was really tough. I had students
walk out of class, talking over one another, and we never seemed to get through a lesson the
way I had planned it. As I am planning for my second year I would love some advice on how to
avoid a year like my last one! What advice to you have?"
Group of answer choices - ANS-"I would recommend providing students with very specific
procedures over broader rules. It sounds as though students in your class did not know exactly
what you expected of them. If you provide them with specific expectations and describe what
they look like, the students will have more clarity in what an ideal classroom looks like."
Consider the classroom described below. Do you agree or disagree with the time management
strategies you see being used within the class? Why or why not?
"Ms. McKend's World Geography class always has something going on. Kids are moving
around the classroom and know exactly where supplies are, where to turn things in, and when it
is appropriate to do these things. There is always a timer going and one student at each group
will use their phone to check-in with students with how much time is left for the assignment. I've
seen Ms. McKend readjust the pace of a lesson when less time is needed and increase time
when students were working hard but slower than she expected."
Group of answer choices - ANS-I agree with the strategies because it is evident Ms. McKend is
in tune with the needs of her students and is able to adjust to meet their needs.
I agree with the strategies because it is evident kids have been taught strategies and they have
practiced them.
*Partial points
Consider the following quote:"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to
develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders,
punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages cooperation and commitment by offering some control
and autonomy within a structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and the students'
ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her
