TEXES PPR EXAM 2025 EC-12 (160) REAL EXAM
WITH 150+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A/ TEXAS PEDAGOGY AND
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES EXAM LATEST
2025-2026 (BRAND NEW!!)
Mrs. Lara, a third-grade teacher, sends home notes, holds conferences, and posts weekly
assignments and upcoming events on her school web page. By using these different methods of
communication. Mrs. Lara MOST LIKELY understands that -
A. These are more expident and effective ways of communicating than making phone calls
B. These are more expident and effective ways of communicating than individual face-to-face
conferences
C. It helps give students the frequent affirmation of acceptance they need from significant adults
D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her class - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her class
A parent is concerned that her child is not receiving proper interventions according to his 504
accommodations for students with disabilities. The parent has emailed the teacher to ask about her
concern. The most appropriate response is for the teacher to -
A. Schedule a meeting for the assistant principal, counselor, and all core subject teachers to meet
and discuss all concerns
B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received and the process of how the systematic
interventions are given
C. Suggest that the parent pay close attention to the work that is being sent home in the child's
folder
D. Assist the parent with outside resources to help her child - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Discuss the
interventions that the student has received and the process of how the systematic interventions are
given
A foster parent complained to Mr. green, a second-grade teacher, about an incident that happened
between his son and another student three days before in Mrs. Johnson's homeroom class. The
foster parent truly feels her son was not treated fairly. The most appropriate way to effectively
communicate with the foster parent regarding his concern is to -
A. Agree with the foster parent's accusation and report the complaint to the principal
B. Discuss the incident with the foster parent and have the facts checked with Mrs. Johnson about it
,C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs.
Johnson, and the foster parent)
D. Defend the other student without hearing from all stakeholders - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Suggest
that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and
the foster parent)
Before students in Scarborough Elementary school are allowed to use the Internet at school,
students and parents are asked to sign an Acceptable Use Policy. In doing so the school is -
A. Meddling in the students' and parents' personal lives
B. Putting the responsibility on parents and students if students find inappropriate websites
C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate websites
D. Providing a topic for discussion during the next Parent Night - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Protecting the
students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate websites
Teachers must comply with fair-use guidelines. Which of the following statements reflects an activity
which would be a violation of fair-use laws?
A. The teacher used a 30-second video clip to demonstrate the use of persuasion
B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-grade team
C. The teacher downloaded information from a website for students to access and use in an
upcoming lesson
D. The teacher found an idea on a website and used it in a lesson - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The teacher
used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-grade team
An activity designed to introduce the metric system to fourth graders begins by asking students to
use metric measurement to measure the length of their foot, their height, and the length of the
classroom. It then asks them to use a thermometer and record the temperature of the classroom in
degrees Celsius and to use a metric scale to weigh themselves in kilograms. Why is this activity a
good way to introduce the metric system?
A. It is simple enough for fourth graders to do on their own or in small groups
B. The metric system is used worldwide and students must master the conversion between metric
and U.S. customary units
C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents demonstrate
D. This activity allows students to practice measuring before they actually begin experiments -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents
demonstrate
,When planning lessons, teachers can ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of the lesson for
students of varying backgrounds and economic status by -
A. Planning opportunities for interaction among students from different backgrounds
B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences
C. Structuring the lesson in a way that allows students to spend time with self-selected peers
D. Providing opportunities for students to ask questions for clarification - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Using
content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences
An English Language Learner who is at an intermediate level of proficiency listens as a teacher
provides instructions about an assignment. If the English Language Learner (ELL) did not understand
the instructions, the ELL at this level of proficiency will most likely -
A. Have the ability to seek clarification from the teachers in English
B. Remain silent and watch others for cues
C. Look for clues in the text
D. Use an electronic translator or a dictionary to translate the message into a native language -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Have the ability to seek clarification from the teachers in English
An eighth-grade teacher is planning a lesson on the Civil War. One of the teacher's goals is for the
students to be able to compare and contrast political viewpoints of the north and south. Which of
the following activities should the teacher incorporate in order to meet this goal?
A. Write a procedural text outlining the political events
B. Assign groups in the classroom a political issue to study and present
C. Research the Civil War on the Internet
D. Use a Venn diagram to distinguish the viewpoints of the two sides - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Use a
Venn diagram to distinguish the viewpoints of the two sides
A middle-school teacher has students of varying reading abilities. The teacher intentionally considers
students personal learning interests in order to motivate learners of all abilities. Which of the
following theorists might have influenced this teacher's practice?
A. Bruner
B. Piaget
C. Skinner
D. Bandura - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Bruner
, A middle school implemented instruction where students create projects or presentation as a
demonstration of their research and understanding. This type of student-centered learning is an
example of -
A. Traditional learning
B. Inquiry-based learning
C. Collaborative learning
D. Vicarious learning - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Inquiry-based learning
Which of the following teaching strategies best supports beginning level English language learners as
they develop English-speaking skills in a science classroom?
A. Providing native language translations of academic vocabulary
B. Previewing major concepts within the concept
C. Using illustrations to support concepts
D. Reviewing concepts within the content through repetition - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Providing native
language translations of academic vocabulary
A high school teacher is aware that the students in his class differ significantly in their prior
experience with the subject matter and their current level of knowledge and skill. In this situation,
the teacher can best create a positive and supportive learning environment for al students by using
an assessment system in which -
A. Different standards of performance are used to determine grades for different groups of students
B. Tests and quizzes administered tot he class include questions at varying levels of difficulty
C. Feedback given to students is based on peer assessment as well as assessment by the teacher
D. Process and progress are considered as well as product in determining grades - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Process and progress are considered as well as product in determining grades
Ms. Young is a first-year math teacher at North High School; it is her first teaching job. She's excited
but nervous about beginning her new job. She meets with her mentor teacher and describes a group
activity she is considering using as her lesson for the first day of class. She tells her mentor teacher
that the activity aims at allowing the students to get acquainted with each other on the first day.
Which of the following recommendations should the mentor teacher make to Ms. Young?
A. The group activity should be replaced with one that involves active student engagement in
learning
B. The group activity should be replaced with an activity that involves the whole class
C. The group activity should complete with students introducing peers in their group highlighting
what they like most about school
WITH 150+ QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A/ TEXAS PEDAGOGY AND
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES EXAM LATEST
2025-2026 (BRAND NEW!!)
Mrs. Lara, a third-grade teacher, sends home notes, holds conferences, and posts weekly
assignments and upcoming events on her school web page. By using these different methods of
communication. Mrs. Lara MOST LIKELY understands that -
A. These are more expident and effective ways of communicating than making phone calls
B. These are more expident and effective ways of communicating than individual face-to-face
conferences
C. It helps give students the frequent affirmation of acceptance they need from significant adults
D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her class - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Her primary goal is to keep parents abreast of goals and objectives in her class
A parent is concerned that her child is not receiving proper interventions according to his 504
accommodations for students with disabilities. The parent has emailed the teacher to ask about her
concern. The most appropriate response is for the teacher to -
A. Schedule a meeting for the assistant principal, counselor, and all core subject teachers to meet
and discuss all concerns
B. Discuss the interventions that the student has received and the process of how the systematic
interventions are given
C. Suggest that the parent pay close attention to the work that is being sent home in the child's
folder
D. Assist the parent with outside resources to help her child - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Discuss the
interventions that the student has received and the process of how the systematic interventions are
given
A foster parent complained to Mr. green, a second-grade teacher, about an incident that happened
between his son and another student three days before in Mrs. Johnson's homeroom class. The
foster parent truly feels her son was not treated fairly. The most appropriate way to effectively
communicate with the foster parent regarding his concern is to -
A. Agree with the foster parent's accusation and report the complaint to the principal
B. Discuss the incident with the foster parent and have the facts checked with Mrs. Johnson about it
,C. Suggest that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs.
Johnson, and the foster parent)
D. Defend the other student without hearing from all stakeholders - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Suggest
that a conference be set with all stakeholders involved, (the student, Mr. Green, Mrs. Johnson, and
the foster parent)
Before students in Scarborough Elementary school are allowed to use the Internet at school,
students and parents are asked to sign an Acceptable Use Policy. In doing so the school is -
A. Meddling in the students' and parents' personal lives
B. Putting the responsibility on parents and students if students find inappropriate websites
C. Protecting the students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate websites
D. Providing a topic for discussion during the next Parent Night - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Protecting the
students and avoiding unwelcome use of inappropriate websites
Teachers must comply with fair-use guidelines. Which of the following statements reflects an activity
which would be a violation of fair-use laws?
A. The teacher used a 30-second video clip to demonstrate the use of persuasion
B. The teacher used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-grade team
C. The teacher downloaded information from a website for students to access and use in an
upcoming lesson
D. The teacher found an idea on a website and used it in a lesson - CORRECT ANSWER-B. The teacher
used her workbook to make weekly copies for the fourth-grade team
An activity designed to introduce the metric system to fourth graders begins by asking students to
use metric measurement to measure the length of their foot, their height, and the length of the
classroom. It then asks them to use a thermometer and record the temperature of the classroom in
degrees Celsius and to use a metric scale to weigh themselves in kilograms. Why is this activity a
good way to introduce the metric system?
A. It is simple enough for fourth graders to do on their own or in small groups
B. The metric system is used worldwide and students must master the conversion between metric
and U.S. customary units
C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents demonstrate
D. This activity allows students to practice measuring before they actually begin experiments -
CORRECT ANSWER-C. This activity suits the interest in real-life experiences that young adolescents
demonstrate
,When planning lessons, teachers can ensure effectiveness and appropriateness of the lesson for
students of varying backgrounds and economic status by -
A. Planning opportunities for interaction among students from different backgrounds
B. Using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences
C. Structuring the lesson in a way that allows students to spend time with self-selected peers
D. Providing opportunities for students to ask questions for clarification - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Using
content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences
An English Language Learner who is at an intermediate level of proficiency listens as a teacher
provides instructions about an assignment. If the English Language Learner (ELL) did not understand
the instructions, the ELL at this level of proficiency will most likely -
A. Have the ability to seek clarification from the teachers in English
B. Remain silent and watch others for cues
C. Look for clues in the text
D. Use an electronic translator or a dictionary to translate the message into a native language -
CORRECT ANSWER-A. Have the ability to seek clarification from the teachers in English
An eighth-grade teacher is planning a lesson on the Civil War. One of the teacher's goals is for the
students to be able to compare and contrast political viewpoints of the north and south. Which of
the following activities should the teacher incorporate in order to meet this goal?
A. Write a procedural text outlining the political events
B. Assign groups in the classroom a political issue to study and present
C. Research the Civil War on the Internet
D. Use a Venn diagram to distinguish the viewpoints of the two sides - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Use a
Venn diagram to distinguish the viewpoints of the two sides
A middle-school teacher has students of varying reading abilities. The teacher intentionally considers
students personal learning interests in order to motivate learners of all abilities. Which of the
following theorists might have influenced this teacher's practice?
A. Bruner
B. Piaget
C. Skinner
D. Bandura - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Bruner
, A middle school implemented instruction where students create projects or presentation as a
demonstration of their research and understanding. This type of student-centered learning is an
example of -
A. Traditional learning
B. Inquiry-based learning
C. Collaborative learning
D. Vicarious learning - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Inquiry-based learning
Which of the following teaching strategies best supports beginning level English language learners as
they develop English-speaking skills in a science classroom?
A. Providing native language translations of academic vocabulary
B. Previewing major concepts within the concept
C. Using illustrations to support concepts
D. Reviewing concepts within the content through repetition - CORRECT ANSWER-A. Providing native
language translations of academic vocabulary
A high school teacher is aware that the students in his class differ significantly in their prior
experience with the subject matter and their current level of knowledge and skill. In this situation,
the teacher can best create a positive and supportive learning environment for al students by using
an assessment system in which -
A. Different standards of performance are used to determine grades for different groups of students
B. Tests and quizzes administered tot he class include questions at varying levels of difficulty
C. Feedback given to students is based on peer assessment as well as assessment by the teacher
D. Process and progress are considered as well as product in determining grades - CORRECT
ANSWER-D. Process and progress are considered as well as product in determining grades
Ms. Young is a first-year math teacher at North High School; it is her first teaching job. She's excited
but nervous about beginning her new job. She meets with her mentor teacher and describes a group
activity she is considering using as her lesson for the first day of class. She tells her mentor teacher
that the activity aims at allowing the students to get acquainted with each other on the first day.
Which of the following recommendations should the mentor teacher make to Ms. Young?
A. The group activity should be replaced with one that involves active student engagement in
learning
B. The group activity should be replaced with an activity that involves the whole class
C. The group activity should complete with students introducing peers in their group highlighting
what they like most about school
