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TNT 700.5A | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Ms. Bray, a high school teacher, is part of a data team that is analyzing the scores
from the most recent End of Course administration for US History. The team has
noted remarkable improvement in the scores of African American students. Which
of the following would be an appropriate and purposeful response?-correct-
answer-What interventions have been offered that led to the improvement of this
subgroup?
Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?-correct-answer-By May 2012, all
AP Biology students will demonstrate growth in analyzing data and sources of
error by improving at least one rank level from the AP Exam pre-assessment given
in the fall to the official AP Biology exam given in the spring.
What is one of the benefits to using portfolio assessments?-correct-answer-
Student portfolios reflect real-world tasks.
Which of the following skills should a teacher have to ensure data is used to
positively influence student achievement?-correct-answer-understand the
components of quality assessment.
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question and identify patterns in data
correlate instructional practices to the data
work collaboratively in data teams
Which of the following statements is true regarding data and best practices?-
correct-answer-A quality assessment will produce purposeful data that will drive
instructional practices.
Ms. McKend, a fifth grade math teacher, gave a quiz to assess students' ability to
round decimals to the nearest tenths. However, Ms. McKend became discouraged
when only two out of her 25 students passed the exam. What should Ms. McKend
consider first?-correct-answer-Was the assessment appropriately aligned to the
learning standards?
A data team recently met to discuss the following ninth grade test scores from a
district benchmark in English. The team noticed that students 85% of students did
not meet the standard for the English I, objective (TEK) 5A (analyze non-linear plot
development e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, sub-plots, parallel plot structures
and compare it to linear plot development). With this data in mind, how should
the data team proceed?-correct-answer-The team will reteach how to analyze
non-linear plot using a variety of texts that have a non-linear plot.
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In addition to the summative data, what else should be considered when
disaggegating the data to draw an informed conclusion?-correct-answer-parental
involvement
student attendance
professional development
student mobility rate
Which of the following is an early intervention process for children at-risk for not
meeting their grade level standards?-correct-answer-Response to Intervention
(RtI)
Which of the following is (are) considered Supplementary Aids and Services?-
correct-answer-Assistive Technology
Adaptive Equipment
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
TNT 700.5A | COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Ms. Bray, a high school teacher, is part of a data team that is analyzing the scores
from the most recent End of Course administration for US History. The team has
noted remarkable improvement in the scores of African American students. Which
of the following would be an appropriate and purposeful response?-correct-
answer-What interventions have been offered that led to the improvement of this
subgroup?
Which of the following reflects a SMART goal?-correct-answer-By May 2012, all
AP Biology students will demonstrate growth in analyzing data and sources of
error by improving at least one rank level from the AP Exam pre-assessment given
in the fall to the official AP Biology exam given in the spring.
What is one of the benefits to using portfolio assessments?-correct-answer-
Student portfolios reflect real-world tasks.
Which of the following skills should a teacher have to ensure data is used to
positively influence student achievement?-correct-answer-understand the
components of quality assessment.
,2|Page
question and identify patterns in data
correlate instructional practices to the data
work collaboratively in data teams
Which of the following statements is true regarding data and best practices?-
correct-answer-A quality assessment will produce purposeful data that will drive
instructional practices.
Ms. McKend, a fifth grade math teacher, gave a quiz to assess students' ability to
round decimals to the nearest tenths. However, Ms. McKend became discouraged
when only two out of her 25 students passed the exam. What should Ms. McKend
consider first?-correct-answer-Was the assessment appropriately aligned to the
learning standards?
A data team recently met to discuss the following ninth grade test scores from a
district benchmark in English. The team noticed that students 85% of students did
not meet the standard for the English I, objective (TEK) 5A (analyze non-linear plot
development e.g. flashbacks, foreshadowing, sub-plots, parallel plot structures
and compare it to linear plot development). With this data in mind, how should
the data team proceed?-correct-answer-The team will reteach how to analyze
non-linear plot using a variety of texts that have a non-linear plot.
, 3|Page
In addition to the summative data, what else should be considered when
disaggegating the data to draw an informed conclusion?-correct-answer-parental
involvement
student attendance
professional development
student mobility rate
Which of the following is an early intervention process for children at-risk for not
meeting their grade level standards?-correct-answer-Response to Intervention
(RtI)
Which of the following is (are) considered Supplementary Aids and Services?-
correct-answer-Assistive Technology
Adaptive Equipment
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
