Hawaii Substitute Teacher Final Exam, designed for an
advanced/hard difficulty level. The questions are crafted to test a
deep understanding of the Hawaii Department of Education's
specific policies, educational standards, and professional
expectations.
Hawaii Substitute Teacher Final Certification Exam
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 150
Passing Score: 80%
General Instructions:
Read each question carefully.
Select the single best answer from the options provided.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Section 1: Hawaii Department of Education
(HIDOE) Policies, Standards & Legal Frameworks
(Questions 1-30)
1. The official set of state standards that defines what students in
Hawaii's public schools should know and be able to do at each
grade level is the:
,A) Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
B) General Learner Outcomes (GLOs)
C) Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS)
D) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HCPS is the state-specific curriculum standard that
outlines learning expectations for all students in Hawaii .
2. If the regular teacher's lesson plan specifies that students
should be working in groups, each with a specific role, to
complete a single assignment, this demonstrates the cooperative
learning element of:
A) Individual Accountability
B) Group Processing
C) Positive Interdependence
D) Collaborative Skills
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive interdependence is the principle that each
group member's success is dependent on the others' efforts, often
achieved through shared goals and division of labor .
3. A substitute teacher learns that a student has an IEP. What is
the primary purpose of this document?
A) To identify the student's behavioral infractions.
B) To provide a personalized education plan for a student with a
disability.
C) To document the student's daily grades.
D) To communicate with the student's parents about homework.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IEP stands for Individualized Education Program, a
legally binding document that outlines specific learning goals,
accommodations, and services for a student with a disability .
4. Which of the following is a violation of a teacher's professional
conduct regarding student privacy?
A) Discussing a student's academic progress with the school's
principal.
B) Sharing a photo of a student's art project on a personal social
media account without consent.
C) Keeping a student's confidential file in a locked cabinet.
D) Collaborating with a school counselor about a student's
emotional needs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This violates FERPA and HIDOE policies. Students should
not be photographed or videotaped without proper consent, and
sharing such images publicly is a breach of confidentiality .
5. According to HIDOE policy, what is the immediate first step a
substitute should take if a student is injured in the classroom?
A) Complete a student accident report form.
B) Call the student's parents.
C) Keep students and self calm and get assistance from the health
room.
D) Send the student to the principal's office.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The procedure is to first remain calm, ensure the safety
of all students, and immediately seek professional help from the
health room .
, 6. The "K-W-H-L" strategy is most effectively used by a substitute
teacher at the beginning of a lesson to:
A) Assess students' prior knowledge and set learning goals.
B) Create a seating chart.
C) Grade students' previous day's homework.
D) Establish classroom rules.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: K-W-H-L (Know, Want to know, How to learn, Learned) is
a strategy to activate prior knowledge and guide inquiry, making it
an ideal anticipatory set .
7. What does the term "omission" refer to in the context of
teacher liability?
A) Performing an act that is not within the teacher's legal authority.
B) Failing to perform a required duty or action, such as supervising
students.
C) Using excessive force to restrain a student.
D) Verbally abusing a student.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omission is a failure to act when there is a legal duty to
do so, which can lead to liability for negligence .
8. "Benchmarks" in the HCPS framework are defined as:
A) The highest score a student can achieve on an assessment.
B) A list of approved textbooks for a grade level.
C) Measures set for student achievement that indicate progress
toward a standard.
D) The lesson plans created by the regular teacher.
advanced/hard difficulty level. The questions are crafted to test a
deep understanding of the Hawaii Department of Education's
specific policies, educational standards, and professional
expectations.
Hawaii Substitute Teacher Final Certification Exam
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Total Questions: 150
Passing Score: 80%
General Instructions:
Read each question carefully.
Select the single best answer from the options provided.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Section 1: Hawaii Department of Education
(HIDOE) Policies, Standards & Legal Frameworks
(Questions 1-30)
1. The official set of state standards that defines what students in
Hawaii's public schools should know and be able to do at each
grade level is the:
,A) Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
B) General Learner Outcomes (GLOs)
C) Hawaii Content and Performance Standards (HCPS)
D) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: HCPS is the state-specific curriculum standard that
outlines learning expectations for all students in Hawaii .
2. If the regular teacher's lesson plan specifies that students
should be working in groups, each with a specific role, to
complete a single assignment, this demonstrates the cooperative
learning element of:
A) Individual Accountability
B) Group Processing
C) Positive Interdependence
D) Collaborative Skills
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Positive interdependence is the principle that each
group member's success is dependent on the others' efforts, often
achieved through shared goals and division of labor .
3. A substitute teacher learns that a student has an IEP. What is
the primary purpose of this document?
A) To identify the student's behavioral infractions.
B) To provide a personalized education plan for a student with a
disability.
C) To document the student's daily grades.
D) To communicate with the student's parents about homework.
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: IEP stands for Individualized Education Program, a
legally binding document that outlines specific learning goals,
accommodations, and services for a student with a disability .
4. Which of the following is a violation of a teacher's professional
conduct regarding student privacy?
A) Discussing a student's academic progress with the school's
principal.
B) Sharing a photo of a student's art project on a personal social
media account without consent.
C) Keeping a student's confidential file in a locked cabinet.
D) Collaborating with a school counselor about a student's
emotional needs.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: This violates FERPA and HIDOE policies. Students should
not be photographed or videotaped without proper consent, and
sharing such images publicly is a breach of confidentiality .
5. According to HIDOE policy, what is the immediate first step a
substitute should take if a student is injured in the classroom?
A) Complete a student accident report form.
B) Call the student's parents.
C) Keep students and self calm and get assistance from the health
room.
D) Send the student to the principal's office.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The procedure is to first remain calm, ensure the safety
of all students, and immediately seek professional help from the
health room .
, 6. The "K-W-H-L" strategy is most effectively used by a substitute
teacher at the beginning of a lesson to:
A) Assess students' prior knowledge and set learning goals.
B) Create a seating chart.
C) Grade students' previous day's homework.
D) Establish classroom rules.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: K-W-H-L (Know, Want to know, How to learn, Learned) is
a strategy to activate prior knowledge and guide inquiry, making it
an ideal anticipatory set .
7. What does the term "omission" refer to in the context of
teacher liability?
A) Performing an act that is not within the teacher's legal authority.
B) Failing to perform a required duty or action, such as supervising
students.
C) Using excessive force to restrain a student.
D) Verbally abusing a student.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Omission is a failure to act when there is a legal duty to
do so, which can lead to liability for negligence .
8. "Benchmarks" in the HCPS framework are defined as:
A) The highest score a student can achieve on an assessment.
B) A list of approved textbooks for a grade level.
C) Measures set for student achievement that indicate progress
toward a standard.
D) The lesson plans created by the regular teacher.
