Texes 268 Exam Questions And 100%
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SAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test - ANSWER A widely accepted college entrance test
SBDM- Site Based Decision Making Team - ANSWER A district or campus level team that
works collaboratively to develop goals and strategies designed to improve student
achievement.
SBEC- State Board of Educators Certification - ANSWER Its responsibilities have
recently been returned to the Texas Education Agency.
School Budget - ANSWER The legal constraint on how much money a school board can
spend during any fiscal year.
School Climate - ANSWER Personality of the school, the way it is perceived by all the
various stakeholders involved.
School District Audit - ANSWER Annual examination by an independent accounting firm
law requires it at the close of the fiscal year.
School Report Card - ANSWER A campus report card issued by TEA to inform parents of
the characteristics/attributes and performance of the school. TEC
School Within A School - ANSWER Establishing a campus/school/program within a
campus. Example: Jackson's magnet classes at Jackson MST.
School-to-Work - ANSWER Compensatory education programs for providing students
with immediate job skills.
,SDAA- State Developed Alternative Assessment - ANSWER This state academic
assessment instrument is administered to students in special education based on the
student's IEP (Individual Education Plan).
Self-Directed/Self-initiated - ANSWER Learning which is initiated and/or monitored and
adjusted by the learner.Opportunities for choice are implied in an environment which
allows and/or fosters self-directed learning. Self-directed/self-initiated learning allows
for and fosters students to assume responsibility for their own learning.
Self-Discipline - ANSWER The observation and modification of one's own behavior in
accordance with a plan to meet one's needs.
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER Unwelcome sexual attention.
Sinking Fund - ANSWER Taxes gathered for bond retirement purposes are invested and
draw interest until a portion of the bonds are redeemed on annual basis.
STAAR This is an abbreviation for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness,
a set of standardized tests that the state government of Texas requires from students
attending primary and secondary public schools. This test must determine a student's
academic achievement in areas they have been taught during the grade level.
STAAR-Related Objectives ANSWER Learning objectives that actually cover STAAR
targets and objectives or are prerequisites or extensions of STAAR targets and
objectives.
Staff Development - ANSWER Training designed to enhance the professional skills and
competencies of its professional staff.
Stakeholders - ANSWER An individual or group with a direct interest, involvement, or
investment in something.
, State Statue - ANSWER A law enacted by a state legislative body.
Strategic Plan - ANSWER A plan for defining articulating, and assisting with the
attainment of strategic goals and objectives. (i.e. district and campus improvement
plans).
Student Academic Content Knowledge Needs ANSWER Student learning needs that are
supportive of the successful mastery of the knowledge and skills at the appropriate
learning level that are designated in the TEKS.
Student Characteristics ANSWER Unique characteristics of individual students, e.g.,
learning styles, handicapping conditions, gender expectations, cultural backgrounds,
potential for at-risk indicators, age appropriateness.
Student Code of Conduct - ANSWER Board adopted code of conduct establishing
standards for student behavior. It must be widely available throughout the district. TEC -
37.001.
Student Learning Environment Needs - ANSWER Student learning needs that are related
to the unique learning characteristics of individual students.
Sub-population - ANSWER A section of a statistical population that is identifiably
separate or distinctive. (i.e. Title 1 students, Hispanic, Caucasian. etc.)
T-TESS - ANSWER T-TESS stands for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System, a
state-wide teacher evaluation system developed in support of teachers to offer them
growth and development opportunities. T-TESS is comprised of three parts: setting
goals and professional development plans; an evaluation rubric - an evaluation cycle of
pre-conference, observation, and post-conference; and measuring student growth. The
T-TESS rubric consists of 4 Domains:Planning,Instruction,Learning
Environment,Professional Practices and Responsibilitiesand several Dimensions under
these domains.
T-TESS Annual Appraisal Process Timeline - ANSWER Post-Conference within 10
Correct Answers
SAT- Scholastic Aptitude Test - ANSWER A widely accepted college entrance test
SBDM- Site Based Decision Making Team - ANSWER A district or campus level team that
works collaboratively to develop goals and strategies designed to improve student
achievement.
SBEC- State Board of Educators Certification - ANSWER Its responsibilities have
recently been returned to the Texas Education Agency.
School Budget - ANSWER The legal constraint on how much money a school board can
spend during any fiscal year.
School Climate - ANSWER Personality of the school, the way it is perceived by all the
various stakeholders involved.
School District Audit - ANSWER Annual examination by an independent accounting firm
law requires it at the close of the fiscal year.
School Report Card - ANSWER A campus report card issued by TEA to inform parents of
the characteristics/attributes and performance of the school. TEC
School Within A School - ANSWER Establishing a campus/school/program within a
campus. Example: Jackson's magnet classes at Jackson MST.
School-to-Work - ANSWER Compensatory education programs for providing students
with immediate job skills.
,SDAA- State Developed Alternative Assessment - ANSWER This state academic
assessment instrument is administered to students in special education based on the
student's IEP (Individual Education Plan).
Self-Directed/Self-initiated - ANSWER Learning which is initiated and/or monitored and
adjusted by the learner.Opportunities for choice are implied in an environment which
allows and/or fosters self-directed learning. Self-directed/self-initiated learning allows
for and fosters students to assume responsibility for their own learning.
Self-Discipline - ANSWER The observation and modification of one's own behavior in
accordance with a plan to meet one's needs.
Sexual Harassment - ANSWER Unwelcome sexual attention.
Sinking Fund - ANSWER Taxes gathered for bond retirement purposes are invested and
draw interest until a portion of the bonds are redeemed on annual basis.
STAAR This is an abbreviation for State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness,
a set of standardized tests that the state government of Texas requires from students
attending primary and secondary public schools. This test must determine a student's
academic achievement in areas they have been taught during the grade level.
STAAR-Related Objectives ANSWER Learning objectives that actually cover STAAR
targets and objectives or are prerequisites or extensions of STAAR targets and
objectives.
Staff Development - ANSWER Training designed to enhance the professional skills and
competencies of its professional staff.
Stakeholders - ANSWER An individual or group with a direct interest, involvement, or
investment in something.
, State Statue - ANSWER A law enacted by a state legislative body.
Strategic Plan - ANSWER A plan for defining articulating, and assisting with the
attainment of strategic goals and objectives. (i.e. district and campus improvement
plans).
Student Academic Content Knowledge Needs ANSWER Student learning needs that are
supportive of the successful mastery of the knowledge and skills at the appropriate
learning level that are designated in the TEKS.
Student Characteristics ANSWER Unique characteristics of individual students, e.g.,
learning styles, handicapping conditions, gender expectations, cultural backgrounds,
potential for at-risk indicators, age appropriateness.
Student Code of Conduct - ANSWER Board adopted code of conduct establishing
standards for student behavior. It must be widely available throughout the district. TEC -
37.001.
Student Learning Environment Needs - ANSWER Student learning needs that are related
to the unique learning characteristics of individual students.
Sub-population - ANSWER A section of a statistical population that is identifiably
separate or distinctive. (i.e. Title 1 students, Hispanic, Caucasian. etc.)
T-TESS - ANSWER T-TESS stands for Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System, a
state-wide teacher evaluation system developed in support of teachers to offer them
growth and development opportunities. T-TESS is comprised of three parts: setting
goals and professional development plans; an evaluation rubric - an evaluation cycle of
pre-conference, observation, and post-conference; and measuring student growth. The
T-TESS rubric consists of 4 Domains:Planning,Instruction,Learning
Environment,Professional Practices and Responsibilitiesand several Dimensions under
these domains.
T-TESS Annual Appraisal Process Timeline - ANSWER Post-Conference within 10
