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Use this information to answer questions 1-5: - -A sixth-grade history teacher is beginning a unit
on Native American history. After the teacher forms the students into groups, each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of instructional
approaches, including internet research and a culminating presentation. The teacher wants to use
this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to engage in learning activities
that promote high levels of understanding of the history content.
1. The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about Native
American history and culture. This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional
strategies for actively engaging students in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activating prior knowledge
2. After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the questions.
Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students' motivation as they work on the
project? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to
explore.
3. Which of the following delivery methods best describe the teacher's approach in teaching the
Native American history and culture unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inquiry and problem solving
4. The teacher gives the students the following guidelines about preparing the final presentation of
their Native American history and culture research:
The projects should be multimedia projects incorporating visuals, appropriate music, and text. Group
members should work cooperatively to make sure each individual contributes meaningfully and
equitably to the team product. I will work with each group to help you assign production tasks to
each member. We will have two days in the computer lab to produce your projects once you
compile your research.
This culminating activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To integrate technology to help students synthesize knowledge and publish the results of
their research
,5. Which of the following assessment strategies would most appropriately address the instructional
objectives for this unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-A reflective essay that allows each individual student to
explain how participating in the project developed his/her understanding of Native American history
and culture
6. On the first day of class, a high school teacher begins the class by asking students to do this
activity:
Pull your chairs together into groups of four. Take five minutes to introduce each other by
completing this sentence, "Hi my name is _; five years from now, I would like to be _". Be ready to
introduce one of your group members to the whole class.
This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
begins to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom community.
7. A fourth-grade teacher has several beginning level ELL students in his science class. The students
rarely speak in class, one communicates using monosyllables in English and by pointing, and another
speaks only in Spanish. Which of the following instructional adaptions would best promote the
students' proficiency in English? - CORRECT ANSWER-Doing teacher read-alouds of books on
concepts the class is covering and integrating oral language activities that invite the ELL students to
participate in class discussion
8. Which of the following scenarios correctly describes a teacher's responsibility in integrating a
special education student into a mainstream classroom? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher is
responsible for meeting the instructional requirements specified in the student's IEP.
9. While shopping at the grocery store, a fifth-grade teacher runs into one of his students' parents.
The parent brings up a playground incident in which her son, Adrian, was sent to detention but the
other boy received no disciplinary action. The mother tells the teacher that this is unfair and asks the
teacher to do something about it. The tells the parent that he was not present at the incident and
does not know the specifics. Which of the following actions would best address the teacher's
professional responsibilities while responding to the parent's concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
teacher suggests that the parent contact the school principal to get clarification on the incident.
10. A high school biology teacher assigns a collaborative research project; students will be working in
groups of five to integrate their research into a poster presentation. Which of the following teaching
strategies would most effectively promote active, productive engagement by all members of each
,group? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher breaks up the assignment into sequenced steps and clearly
explains individual and group expectations for effective completion of each step.
11. A high school algebra teacher wants to develop his students' abilities to complete proofs
effectively. Which of the following instructional strategies would most effectively target students'
abilities to self-assess their work? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher creates a checklist that reminds
students of basic procedures in completing algebra proofs effectively.
12. Which of the following scenarios best represents an individual teacher's responsibilities in
adhering to procedures for administering state-mandated exams? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher
needs to follow all rules and regulations prior to the exam date, such as administering benchmarks,
going over practice materials, and preparing the classroom areas as designated by state and district
policies.
13. In Texas, students are designated Limited English Proficient (English Language Learner) if... -
CORRECT ANSWER-the mandatory home language survey shows that a language other than English
is spoken at home.
14. In working with mainstream ELL students, which of the following strategies would enable a third-
grade teacher to adapt lessons to promote higher levels of English proficiency as described by ELPS?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher uses formal and informal assessments to determine ELL students'
competency based on their performance and to adjust to meet students' instructional needs.
15. A ninth-grade teacher whose ELL students are not meeting satisfactory standards on the campus
benchmarks is concerned that these low achievement levels will have a negative impact on the
students' persistence in developing higher levels of English proficiency. The teacher's concern
demonstrates awareness of... - CORRECT ANSWER-the connection between the belief that success is
possible and the motivation to learn.
16. A sixth-grade teacher is planning a unit on water and related concepts of conservation, ecology,
and human needs. The teacher wants to stimulate reflection, critical thinking, and inquiry among the
students. Which of the following initial learning activities would most effectively engage students in
instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher has students work in groups to a create a diary
of water-related events that impact them in a single day and rate each event as (1) essential, (2)
important, or (3) unnecessary.
17. A third-grade class includes a large number of ELL students, many of whom are reading
significantly below grade level. The teacher is compiling a class library to use during sustained silent-
reading and free-reading times. Additionally, she wants to ensure that the books support ELL
students content-area knowledge as well as basic English proficiency. Which of the following
, considerations should the teacher keep in mind in selecting books for the library? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The books should have reading levels that match the ranges of student reading levels in
the classroom.
18. A seventh grade teacher creates interest centers throughout the classroom that include short
videos, pamphlets, testimonials, magazine articles, and good websites in a wide variety of careers.
After the students have a chance to visit several centers, the teacher pulls the class together into a
discussion circle and invited students to talk about which centers interested them most and why.
This strategy reflects the teacher's understanding that the students are in which of Erikson's stages
of psychosocial development? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identity versus role confusion
19. A sixth-grade class has just completed a reading circles project based on books that each group
self-selected with some guidance from the teacher. In preparation for parents' night, the teacher
asks students to pick a book from the reading circle projects that they would like to share with their
family. On parents' nights, the teacher talks to the parents about trying to start a family reading
time, about helping their children keep at-home reading logs, and about reinforcing at-home reading
efforts with minor rewards. The teacher's activities address which of the following areas of teaching
responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Engaging families in their children's educational experiences
20. A teacher creates a World Holidays and Celebrations Calendar in her third-grade class. Each
month, she picks one holiday, and the children prepare decorations, learn songs, read stories, and
learn the history of the cultural or national significance of the holiday. This activity primarily
addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-To promote students'
appreciation of cultural and national diversity
Use the following information to answer questions 21-23 - CORRECT ANSWER-Marcus, a student in
Mr. Pruitt's fifth grade class, is having trouble working math word problems independently. Mr.
Pruitt uses a variety of learner-centered activities including modeling, group work, mini-lessons, and
manipulatives to provide guided practice and to prepare students for independent work on
homework.
21. Although Marcus participates actively and successfully in class, he routinely turns in incomplete
homework. Which of the following actions should the teacher take to support Marcus's learning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher should request a parent conference to discuss ways the parents can
help Marcus develop independent study habits at home.
22. A few weeks later, while the class is working in groups on a challenging word problem, Mr. Pruitt
is reviewing homework from the previous night. When he checks Marcus's homework, Mr. Pruitt
marks all the problems as complete and correct. He says, "Marcus, eyes up, please", and he smiles
and gives Marcus two thumbs up. The teacher's response to Marcus's homework primarily
demonstrates which of the following strategies for promoting student learning? - CORRECT
EXAM TEST BANK WITH 300+ QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A/ TEXAS PEDAGOGY
AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES EXAM
LATEST 2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
Use this information to answer questions 1-5: - -A sixth-grade history teacher is beginning a unit
on Native American history. After the teacher forms the students into groups, each group will
identify a specific tribe on which to concentrate. The unit will integrate a variety of instructional
approaches, including internet research and a culminating presentation. The teacher wants to use
this unit to help develop students' independence as learners and to engage in learning activities
that promote high levels of understanding of the history content.
1. The teacher starts the unit by having each group formulate questions they have about Native
American history and culture. This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional
strategies for actively engaging students in learning? - CORRECT ANSWER-Activating prior knowledge
2. After all the groups present their questions, the teacher compiles a master list of all the questions.
Which of the following strategies is most likely to promote students' motivation as they work on the
project? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher allows each group to select questions they want to
explore.
3. Which of the following delivery methods best describe the teacher's approach in teaching the
Native American history and culture unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-Inquiry and problem solving
4. The teacher gives the students the following guidelines about preparing the final presentation of
their Native American history and culture research:
The projects should be multimedia projects incorporating visuals, appropriate music, and text. Group
members should work cooperatively to make sure each individual contributes meaningfully and
equitably to the team product. I will work with each group to help you assign production tasks to
each member. We will have two days in the computer lab to produce your projects once you
compile your research.
This culminating activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT
ANSWER-To integrate technology to help students synthesize knowledge and publish the results of
their research
,5. Which of the following assessment strategies would most appropriately address the instructional
objectives for this unit? - CORRECT ANSWER-A reflective essay that allows each individual student to
explain how participating in the project developed his/her understanding of Native American history
and culture
6. On the first day of class, a high school teacher begins the class by asking students to do this
activity:
Pull your chairs together into groups of four. Take five minutes to introduce each other by
completing this sentence, "Hi my name is _; five years from now, I would like to be _". Be ready to
introduce one of your group members to the whole class.
This activity primarily addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-It
begins to create a nurturing, inclusive classroom community.
7. A fourth-grade teacher has several beginning level ELL students in his science class. The students
rarely speak in class, one communicates using monosyllables in English and by pointing, and another
speaks only in Spanish. Which of the following instructional adaptions would best promote the
students' proficiency in English? - CORRECT ANSWER-Doing teacher read-alouds of books on
concepts the class is covering and integrating oral language activities that invite the ELL students to
participate in class discussion
8. Which of the following scenarios correctly describes a teacher's responsibility in integrating a
special education student into a mainstream classroom? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher is
responsible for meeting the instructional requirements specified in the student's IEP.
9. While shopping at the grocery store, a fifth-grade teacher runs into one of his students' parents.
The parent brings up a playground incident in which her son, Adrian, was sent to detention but the
other boy received no disciplinary action. The mother tells the teacher that this is unfair and asks the
teacher to do something about it. The tells the parent that he was not present at the incident and
does not know the specifics. Which of the following actions would best address the teacher's
professional responsibilities while responding to the parent's concerns? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
teacher suggests that the parent contact the school principal to get clarification on the incident.
10. A high school biology teacher assigns a collaborative research project; students will be working in
groups of five to integrate their research into a poster presentation. Which of the following teaching
strategies would most effectively promote active, productive engagement by all members of each
,group? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher breaks up the assignment into sequenced steps and clearly
explains individual and group expectations for effective completion of each step.
11. A high school algebra teacher wants to develop his students' abilities to complete proofs
effectively. Which of the following instructional strategies would most effectively target students'
abilities to self-assess their work? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher creates a checklist that reminds
students of basic procedures in completing algebra proofs effectively.
12. Which of the following scenarios best represents an individual teacher's responsibilities in
adhering to procedures for administering state-mandated exams? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher
needs to follow all rules and regulations prior to the exam date, such as administering benchmarks,
going over practice materials, and preparing the classroom areas as designated by state and district
policies.
13. In Texas, students are designated Limited English Proficient (English Language Learner) if... -
CORRECT ANSWER-the mandatory home language survey shows that a language other than English
is spoken at home.
14. In working with mainstream ELL students, which of the following strategies would enable a third-
grade teacher to adapt lessons to promote higher levels of English proficiency as described by ELPS?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher uses formal and informal assessments to determine ELL students'
competency based on their performance and to adjust to meet students' instructional needs.
15. A ninth-grade teacher whose ELL students are not meeting satisfactory standards on the campus
benchmarks is concerned that these low achievement levels will have a negative impact on the
students' persistence in developing higher levels of English proficiency. The teacher's concern
demonstrates awareness of... - CORRECT ANSWER-the connection between the belief that success is
possible and the motivation to learn.
16. A sixth-grade teacher is planning a unit on water and related concepts of conservation, ecology,
and human needs. The teacher wants to stimulate reflection, critical thinking, and inquiry among the
students. Which of the following initial learning activities would most effectively engage students in
instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher has students work in groups to a create a diary
of water-related events that impact them in a single day and rate each event as (1) essential, (2)
important, or (3) unnecessary.
17. A third-grade class includes a large number of ELL students, many of whom are reading
significantly below grade level. The teacher is compiling a class library to use during sustained silent-
reading and free-reading times. Additionally, she wants to ensure that the books support ELL
students content-area knowledge as well as basic English proficiency. Which of the following
, considerations should the teacher keep in mind in selecting books for the library? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The books should have reading levels that match the ranges of student reading levels in
the classroom.
18. A seventh grade teacher creates interest centers throughout the classroom that include short
videos, pamphlets, testimonials, magazine articles, and good websites in a wide variety of careers.
After the students have a chance to visit several centers, the teacher pulls the class together into a
discussion circle and invited students to talk about which centers interested them most and why.
This strategy reflects the teacher's understanding that the students are in which of Erikson's stages
of psychosocial development? - CORRECT ANSWER-Identity versus role confusion
19. A sixth-grade class has just completed a reading circles project based on books that each group
self-selected with some guidance from the teacher. In preparation for parents' night, the teacher
asks students to pick a book from the reading circle projects that they would like to share with their
family. On parents' nights, the teacher talks to the parents about trying to start a family reading
time, about helping their children keep at-home reading logs, and about reinforcing at-home reading
efforts with minor rewards. The teacher's activities address which of the following areas of teaching
responsibilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-Engaging families in their children's educational experiences
20. A teacher creates a World Holidays and Celebrations Calendar in her third-grade class. Each
month, she picks one holiday, and the children prepare decorations, learn songs, read stories, and
learn the history of the cultural or national significance of the holiday. This activity primarily
addresses which of the following instructional goals? - CORRECT ANSWER-To promote students'
appreciation of cultural and national diversity
Use the following information to answer questions 21-23 - CORRECT ANSWER-Marcus, a student in
Mr. Pruitt's fifth grade class, is having trouble working math word problems independently. Mr.
Pruitt uses a variety of learner-centered activities including modeling, group work, mini-lessons, and
manipulatives to provide guided practice and to prepare students for independent work on
homework.
21. Although Marcus participates actively and successfully in class, he routinely turns in incomplete
homework. Which of the following actions should the teacher take to support Marcus's learning? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The teacher should request a parent conference to discuss ways the parents can
help Marcus develop independent study habits at home.
22. A few weeks later, while the class is working in groups on a challenging word problem, Mr. Pruitt
is reviewing homework from the previous night. When he checks Marcus's homework, Mr. Pruitt
marks all the problems as complete and correct. He says, "Marcus, eyes up, please", and he smiles
and gives Marcus two thumbs up. The teacher's response to Marcus's homework primarily
demonstrates which of the following strategies for promoting student learning? - CORRECT
