Texas Teachers Assessment 6 GRADE
A+ SOLUTIONS
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to
develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise
consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy
within a structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and
the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students'
unique talents and never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr.
Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing
satiation will prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate
with misbehaviors?
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Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement?
A reinforcement comes after a student's action to encourage or
discourage future behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an
action to encourage an initial action.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's
understanding and use of reinforcement?
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five
activities. He often has trouble in the second half of activities
when we do work in stations in class."
,"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth
is doing in my class. The choir director told Merideth about my
comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math class
the next day."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies
empathy to the situations he or she faces:
Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning
of each year through a survey and conversations. By getting to know
her students she has a better understanding of where they are coming
from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and
makes sure she hears all sides of the situation. Students know that
there will be consequences for poor choices but they also know Ms.
Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group
management and group focus?
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Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom
management style?
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"?
"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have
some students who just moved to the country, some that just moved to
the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school since
kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits
near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision
making authority in the classroom?
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple
chances?
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be
pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
, Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students
actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that
teachers can use which will benefit students and behavior?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following
should be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send
to students?
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The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they
enter the classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage"
statements used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one
that is an enforceable statement and gives the students choice. From
the list below, choose the gold statements:
"I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all notebooks are put away
neatly.
"I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit
to those turned in late."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching
and learning of content?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved?
"I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which
I neutralize student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not
allow students to pull me into an argument and I also recognize I
cannot respond immediately to every situation."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a
positive classroom environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish
high expectations for learning?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of
procedures. It is a mindset. It is the way a person thinks when
success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the
A+ SOLUTIONS
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to
develop self-management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise
consumed by reminders, punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages
cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy
within a structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and
the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students'
unique talents and never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr.
Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing
satiation will prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate
with misbehaviors?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
.33
Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement?
A reinforcement comes after a student's action to encourage or
discourage future behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an
action to encourage an initial action.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's
understanding and use of reinforcement?
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five
activities. He often has trouble in the second half of activities
when we do work in stations in class."
,"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth
is doing in my class. The choir director told Merideth about my
comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math class
the next day."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies
empathy to the situations he or she faces:
Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning
of each year through a survey and conversations. By getting to know
her students she has a better understanding of where they are coming
from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and
makes sure she hears all sides of the situation. Students know that
there will be consequences for poor choices but they also know Ms.
Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group
management and group focus?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom
management style?
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the
concept of "with-it-ness"?
"The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have
some students who just moved to the country, some that just moved to
the neighborhood, and others who have gone to this same school since
kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye on Zach—he sits
near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work
done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision
making authority in the classroom?
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple
chances?
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be
pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
, Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students
actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that
teachers can use which will benefit students and behavior?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following
should be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send
to students?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
.67
The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they
enter the classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage"
statements used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one
that is an enforceable statement and gives the students choice. From
the list below, choose the gold statements:
"I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all notebooks are put away
neatly.
"I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit
to those turned in late."
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching
and learning of content?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create
teacher-student relationships in which a positive classroom climate
can be achieved?
"I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which
I neutralize student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not
allow students to pull me into an argument and I also recognize I
cannot respond immediately to every situation."
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a
positive classroom environment?
Safe, understood, and respected
Which of the following is the best description of how to establish
high expectations for learning?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of
procedures. It is a mindset. It is the way a person thinks when
success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the
