OSAT Principal Comprehensive Assessment (144) Flashcard
Study System Questions And Correct Answers With Rationales.
OSAT PRINCIPAL COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT (144) – FLASHCARDS
Flashcard 1
Q: Which Supreme Court case affirmed students’ First Amendment rights in schools?
A: Tinker v. Des Moines
Rationale: Students do not lose their constitutional rights at school unless the speech causes
substantial disruption.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the principal’s primary role in instructional leadership?
A: Ensuring high-quality teaching and student learning
Rationale: Principals influence curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve outcomes.
Flashcard 3
Q: Title I funds are intended to support which students?
A: Disadvantaged or low-income students
Rationale: Federal funding targets schools serving students in poverty to improve equity.
Flashcard 4
Q: What is the first step when addressing teacher underperformance?
A: Provide targeted support and feedback
Rationale: Coaching and professional development are preferred before formal discipline.
Flashcard 5
Q: Which strategy best builds trust among staff?
A: Transparent and consistent communication
Rationale: Clear communication fosters a collaborative and safe work environment.
Flashcard 6
, Q: Disaggregating student data helps principals to:
A: Identify achievement gaps
Rationale: Breaking data into subgroups highlights inequities and areas for intervention.
Flashcard 7
Q: FERPA protects which type of information?
A: Student educational records
Rationale: Confidentiality of grades, test scores, and IEPs is legally protected.
Flashcard 8
Q: PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) focus on:
A: Collaborative analysis of student learning
Rationale: Teams examine data to improve instruction and student achievement.
Flashcard 9
Q: Which approach is most effective in preventing school violence?
A: Positive behavior supports
Rationale: Preventive and proactive interventions reduce incidents more effectively than punitive
measures.
Flashcard 10
Q: Servant leadership emphasizes:
A: Serving the needs of others
Rationale: Leaders prioritize staff and student development over personal gain.
Flashcard 11
Q: Vertical curriculum alignment ensures consistency:
A: Across grade levels
Rationale: Students build knowledge sequentially, supporting learning progression.
Flashcard 12
Q: Accepting gifts from vendors creates what ethical risk?
A: Conflict of interest
Rationale: Ethical leaders avoid actions that may compromise objectivity.
Flashcard 13
Study System Questions And Correct Answers With Rationales.
OSAT PRINCIPAL COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT (144) – FLASHCARDS
Flashcard 1
Q: Which Supreme Court case affirmed students’ First Amendment rights in schools?
A: Tinker v. Des Moines
Rationale: Students do not lose their constitutional rights at school unless the speech causes
substantial disruption.
Flashcard 2
Q: What is the principal’s primary role in instructional leadership?
A: Ensuring high-quality teaching and student learning
Rationale: Principals influence curriculum, instruction, and assessment to improve outcomes.
Flashcard 3
Q: Title I funds are intended to support which students?
A: Disadvantaged or low-income students
Rationale: Federal funding targets schools serving students in poverty to improve equity.
Flashcard 4
Q: What is the first step when addressing teacher underperformance?
A: Provide targeted support and feedback
Rationale: Coaching and professional development are preferred before formal discipline.
Flashcard 5
Q: Which strategy best builds trust among staff?
A: Transparent and consistent communication
Rationale: Clear communication fosters a collaborative and safe work environment.
Flashcard 6
, Q: Disaggregating student data helps principals to:
A: Identify achievement gaps
Rationale: Breaking data into subgroups highlights inequities and areas for intervention.
Flashcard 7
Q: FERPA protects which type of information?
A: Student educational records
Rationale: Confidentiality of grades, test scores, and IEPs is legally protected.
Flashcard 8
Q: PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) focus on:
A: Collaborative analysis of student learning
Rationale: Teams examine data to improve instruction and student achievement.
Flashcard 9
Q: Which approach is most effective in preventing school violence?
A: Positive behavior supports
Rationale: Preventive and proactive interventions reduce incidents more effectively than punitive
measures.
Flashcard 10
Q: Servant leadership emphasizes:
A: Serving the needs of others
Rationale: Leaders prioritize staff and student development over personal gain.
Flashcard 11
Q: Vertical curriculum alignment ensures consistency:
A: Across grade levels
Rationale: Students build knowledge sequentially, supporting learning progression.
Flashcard 12
Q: Accepting gifts from vendors creates what ethical risk?
A: Conflict of interest
Rationale: Ethical leaders avoid actions that may compromise objectivity.
Flashcard 13
