PPR EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Mr. Mendez, a 10th-grade history teacher, struggles to get his students to pay attention
to lectures and remain on task during independent assignments. Which of the following
actions will most effectively help him overcome these difficulties? - Answer-(C)
attending professional-development classes for lesson ideas and discussing teaching
practices
Ms. Schulz administered an informal reading inventory of a new 4th-grade student.
Which of the following best describes the main purpose for this type of evaluation? -
Answer-(D) Establish appropriate learning goals and instruction
An interactive computer program allows students to advance to different levels of a
game as they show mastery of mathematic skills. The primary advantage of using the
computer program is that it - Answer-(B) provides students with individualized practices
A high school class is working in groups of four. A member from each group has been
assigned the role of a mediator whose main responsibility is to facilitate discussion
among group members if a conflict occurs. To best assist the mediator through the
process, the teacher should provide them with instructions on how to - Answer-(D)
respect diverse perspectives when identifying solutions.
A high school literature class is doing a group research project. Each group will read a
folktale, based on the Cinderella theme, and research the customs and culture of the
country from which the folktale was taken. The primary benefit of the lesson is to
develop the student's ability to - Answer-(B) Consider multiple viewpoints
A science class with several intermediate-level ELLs is participating in a vocabulary
activity prior to a science experiment. The teacher names, labels, and models the use of
each piece of equipment needed to complete the experiment. The teacher primarily
includes which of the following linguistic accommodations in the instruction? - Answer-
(A) Incorporating visuals
During a class discussion on Romeo and Juliet, a high school English teacher acts out
sciences from the play using different voices for each character. Which of the following
principles of effective teaching does the teacher best demonstrate? - Answer-(B) using
enthusiasm to promote student engagement
, Which of the following attendance-taking methods most effectively maximizes
instructional time? - Answer-(A) Posting a short warm-up assignment while silently
recording attendance
An 8th-grade history teacher wants students to use technology effectively to present a
project on an important historical figure from the Revolutionary War. Which of the
following is the best use of current technology for the purpose? - Answer-(A) Creating a
visual presentation with multimedia software including an internet lint to create a video
on the person's contribution to the war
A middle school science teacher notices that a student's grades are a little lower than
usual since the class began a chemistry unit. To best facilitate communication with the
student's parents, the teacher should - Answer-D) call the parents as soon as possible
regarding the matter
Mr. Tige and chart with each station. By incorporating the chart, Mr. Tige demonstrates
his ability to provide students with - Answer-(A) routines that are age appropriate for
them
Mr. Tige and chart each station. When Mr. Tige first introduced the chart to his students,
it will be most effective for him to - Answer-(B) move a picture of himself to different
boxes as he explains how to participate in the centers
In Texas, annual teacher appraisals are performed primarily to determine - Answer-(B)
potential areas for a teacher's professional development
At the end of each grading period, Ms. Wu, an elementary school teacher, has students
review their academic portfolios, which include a variety of assignments from all content
areas. For each content area, she asks students to identify in their work one specific
strength and one area that needs improvement. In using the strategy, Ms. Wu is
primarily helping students develop which of the following? - Answer-(B) Goal-setting
skills
A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the needs of gifted students The
district the teacher works in is not currently offering any new classes on the topic. Which
of the following will best address the teacher's professional-development needs? -
Answer-(D) The nearest regional education service center
During a teacher-directed lesson a student is unconsciously tapping a pencil, distracting
sever students. To most effectively address the situation with minimal disruption. -
Answer-(C) make eye contact and signal the student to stop.
Elementary school students use websites to research open-ended questions about the
environment. The most beneficial reason for students to use technology rather than
printed resources for this type of research is that technology allows students to -
Answer-(C)access the most current environmental information available
CORRECT ANSWERS
Mr. Mendez, a 10th-grade history teacher, struggles to get his students to pay attention
to lectures and remain on task during independent assignments. Which of the following
actions will most effectively help him overcome these difficulties? - Answer-(C)
attending professional-development classes for lesson ideas and discussing teaching
practices
Ms. Schulz administered an informal reading inventory of a new 4th-grade student.
Which of the following best describes the main purpose for this type of evaluation? -
Answer-(D) Establish appropriate learning goals and instruction
An interactive computer program allows students to advance to different levels of a
game as they show mastery of mathematic skills. The primary advantage of using the
computer program is that it - Answer-(B) provides students with individualized practices
A high school class is working in groups of four. A member from each group has been
assigned the role of a mediator whose main responsibility is to facilitate discussion
among group members if a conflict occurs. To best assist the mediator through the
process, the teacher should provide them with instructions on how to - Answer-(D)
respect diverse perspectives when identifying solutions.
A high school literature class is doing a group research project. Each group will read a
folktale, based on the Cinderella theme, and research the customs and culture of the
country from which the folktale was taken. The primary benefit of the lesson is to
develop the student's ability to - Answer-(B) Consider multiple viewpoints
A science class with several intermediate-level ELLs is participating in a vocabulary
activity prior to a science experiment. The teacher names, labels, and models the use of
each piece of equipment needed to complete the experiment. The teacher primarily
includes which of the following linguistic accommodations in the instruction? - Answer-
(A) Incorporating visuals
During a class discussion on Romeo and Juliet, a high school English teacher acts out
sciences from the play using different voices for each character. Which of the following
principles of effective teaching does the teacher best demonstrate? - Answer-(B) using
enthusiasm to promote student engagement
, Which of the following attendance-taking methods most effectively maximizes
instructional time? - Answer-(A) Posting a short warm-up assignment while silently
recording attendance
An 8th-grade history teacher wants students to use technology effectively to present a
project on an important historical figure from the Revolutionary War. Which of the
following is the best use of current technology for the purpose? - Answer-(A) Creating a
visual presentation with multimedia software including an internet lint to create a video
on the person's contribution to the war
A middle school science teacher notices that a student's grades are a little lower than
usual since the class began a chemistry unit. To best facilitate communication with the
student's parents, the teacher should - Answer-D) call the parents as soon as possible
regarding the matter
Mr. Tige and chart with each station. By incorporating the chart, Mr. Tige demonstrates
his ability to provide students with - Answer-(A) routines that are age appropriate for
them
Mr. Tige and chart each station. When Mr. Tige first introduced the chart to his students,
it will be most effective for him to - Answer-(B) move a picture of himself to different
boxes as he explains how to participate in the centers
In Texas, annual teacher appraisals are performed primarily to determine - Answer-(B)
potential areas for a teacher's professional development
At the end of each grading period, Ms. Wu, an elementary school teacher, has students
review their academic portfolios, which include a variety of assignments from all content
areas. For each content area, she asks students to identify in their work one specific
strength and one area that needs improvement. In using the strategy, Ms. Wu is
primarily helping students develop which of the following? - Answer-(B) Goal-setting
skills
A teacher is interested in learning more about meeting the needs of gifted students The
district the teacher works in is not currently offering any new classes on the topic. Which
of the following will best address the teacher's professional-development needs? -
Answer-(D) The nearest regional education service center
During a teacher-directed lesson a student is unconsciously tapping a pencil, distracting
sever students. To most effectively address the situation with minimal disruption. -
Answer-(C) make eye contact and signal the student to stop.
Elementary school students use websites to research open-ended questions about the
environment. The most beneficial reason for students to use technology rather than
printed resources for this type of research is that technology allows students to -
Answer-(C)access the most current environmental information available
