ppr exam
A high-school English teacher has selected a daily objective which states,
"Students will demonstrate an understanding of tone and theme in poetry." Which
of the following assessments would be appropriate to use with this objective? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reading a poem independently and making annotation
marks to explain the tone and theme
A mathematics teacher gives her class a two-question clicker quiz at the end of
each class period and tabulates their answers according to their mathematical
understanding, misconceptions, and error patterns. If her goal is improvement in
her students' mathematical proficiency, her best use of the data would be to use
it to - CORRECT ANSWER-inform upcoming instructional strategies.
According to Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs, a person cannot achieve
a sense of belonging without first: - CORRECT ANSWER-having their safety
needs met.
which of the following classroom practices best models Eric Erikson's behavioral
theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Students are given differentiated assignments
that allow them to succeed often.
An elementary school noticed students were coming to school hungry and having
difficulty focusing on classroom activities before lunch. The school put in place
free breakfast for all students at the beginning of each day and saw a great
improvement in student ability as a result. Which of the following learning
theorist's ideas does this example best reflect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maslow
(hierarchy of needs)
Students in Mr. Miller's class are given stickers for high grades and positive
behavior, while they lose recess time and must redo poor work or practice better
behavior if needed. This is an example of which theorist's ideas? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Watson: watsons theory is based on rewards and punishments
operant conditioning: - CORRECT ANSWER-Skinner
,operant conditioning is: - CORRECT ANSWER-method of learning that occurs
through rewards and punishments for behavior. The point system offers a reward
for good behavior and no reward for bad behavior.
Mr. House has a behavior board in his second-grade class. At the end of the day,
students get a 1-5 (5 being the best) score based on their behavior for the day. If
the student has 23 points or higher at the end of the week, they will earn a
reward; if they have less than 23 points, they will not. Which of the following
theories does this technique reflect? - CORRECT ANSWER-operant conditioning
Stages of development ERICKSON: - CORRECT ANSWER-people must pass
through eight life stages in order to fulfill their own potential. Failure to complete
any phase will hinder their ability to continue growth with success.
interactionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes that actions can be explained by
analyzing the factors around the child. They think that growth occurs during the
interaction between the child and society, and by studying all the factors, it is
possible to understand and conceivably alter behavior by altering the various
factors.
interventionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes people need external stimulation
to guide behavior. Opposite of non-interventionists.
non-interventionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes people are naturally striving
to be good and they want to improve, and thus the teacher does not need to
intervene regarding behavior issues because the child is trying to improve.
believe that adults need to allow children as much room as they need so they
can grow and improve naturally on their own.
Hierarchy of needs: - CORRECT ANSWER-Learning theory developed by
Maslow - In order for people to meet their full potential they must meet a series of
needs.
A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading.
Which of the following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check
whether requiring the purchase is allowable? - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas
Education Code
, A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an
Individualized Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following people
must be involved in developing the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sped
teacher-school admin- gen ed teacher
Horizontal Teaming - CORRECT ANSWER-comprised of members from different
content areas: but they are all on the same grade level
Vertical Teaming - CORRECT ANSWER-vertical team is comprised of members
from different grade levels who meet to share ideas and fine tune their
curriculum.
A sixth-grade teacher wants to have a better understanding of what students will
be expected to know when they leave fifth grade and when they enter seventh
grade. The committee type that will best help this teacher is - CORRECT
ANSWER-vertical teaming
Which of the following is the best way for a teacher to improve personal
knowledge of technology use in the classroom? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Collaborating with district technology-support personnel
Which THREE of the following topics are most appropriate for a beginning
teacher to discuss with a mentor? - CORRECT ANSWER-The school's
attendance and tardiness policies
Clarification of a topic discussed at a staff meeting
Methods for starting after-school tutoring for struggling students
To best help parents from culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in
school, a teacher should - CORRECT ANSWER-explain to parents how to join a
parent organization.
A teacher wants to increase parental involvement for a kindergarten class. After
some parents did not attend the school open house at the beginning of the year,
the teacher set up home visits with three families. Which of the following is the
most important reason for home visits? - CORRECT ANSWER-Engaging with
the family
A high-school English teacher has selected a daily objective which states,
"Students will demonstrate an understanding of tone and theme in poetry." Which
of the following assessments would be appropriate to use with this objective? -
CORRECT ANSWER-reading a poem independently and making annotation
marks to explain the tone and theme
A mathematics teacher gives her class a two-question clicker quiz at the end of
each class period and tabulates their answers according to their mathematical
understanding, misconceptions, and error patterns. If her goal is improvement in
her students' mathematical proficiency, her best use of the data would be to use
it to - CORRECT ANSWER-inform upcoming instructional strategies.
According to Maslow's theory of the hierarchy of needs, a person cannot achieve
a sense of belonging without first: - CORRECT ANSWER-having their safety
needs met.
which of the following classroom practices best models Eric Erikson's behavioral
theory? - CORRECT ANSWER-Students are given differentiated assignments
that allow them to succeed often.
An elementary school noticed students were coming to school hungry and having
difficulty focusing on classroom activities before lunch. The school put in place
free breakfast for all students at the beginning of each day and saw a great
improvement in student ability as a result. Which of the following learning
theorist's ideas does this example best reflect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Maslow
(hierarchy of needs)
Students in Mr. Miller's class are given stickers for high grades and positive
behavior, while they lose recess time and must redo poor work or practice better
behavior if needed. This is an example of which theorist's ideas? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Watson: watsons theory is based on rewards and punishments
operant conditioning: - CORRECT ANSWER-Skinner
,operant conditioning is: - CORRECT ANSWER-method of learning that occurs
through rewards and punishments for behavior. The point system offers a reward
for good behavior and no reward for bad behavior.
Mr. House has a behavior board in his second-grade class. At the end of the day,
students get a 1-5 (5 being the best) score based on their behavior for the day. If
the student has 23 points or higher at the end of the week, they will earn a
reward; if they have less than 23 points, they will not. Which of the following
theories does this technique reflect? - CORRECT ANSWER-operant conditioning
Stages of development ERICKSON: - CORRECT ANSWER-people must pass
through eight life stages in order to fulfill their own potential. Failure to complete
any phase will hinder their ability to continue growth with success.
interactionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes that actions can be explained by
analyzing the factors around the child. They think that growth occurs during the
interaction between the child and society, and by studying all the factors, it is
possible to understand and conceivably alter behavior by altering the various
factors.
interventionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes people need external stimulation
to guide behavior. Opposite of non-interventionists.
non-interventionist - CORRECT ANSWER-Assumes people are naturally striving
to be good and they want to improve, and thus the teacher does not need to
intervene regarding behavior issues because the child is trying to improve.
believe that adults need to allow children as much room as they need so they
can grow and improve naturally on their own.
Hierarchy of needs: - CORRECT ANSWER-Learning theory developed by
Maslow - In order for people to meet their full potential they must meet a series of
needs.
A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading.
Which of the following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check
whether requiring the purchase is allowable? - CORRECT ANSWER-Texas
Education Code
, A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an
Individualized Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following people
must be involved in developing the plan? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sped
teacher-school admin- gen ed teacher
Horizontal Teaming - CORRECT ANSWER-comprised of members from different
content areas: but they are all on the same grade level
Vertical Teaming - CORRECT ANSWER-vertical team is comprised of members
from different grade levels who meet to share ideas and fine tune their
curriculum.
A sixth-grade teacher wants to have a better understanding of what students will
be expected to know when they leave fifth grade and when they enter seventh
grade. The committee type that will best help this teacher is - CORRECT
ANSWER-vertical teaming
Which of the following is the best way for a teacher to improve personal
knowledge of technology use in the classroom? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Collaborating with district technology-support personnel
Which THREE of the following topics are most appropriate for a beginning
teacher to discuss with a mentor? - CORRECT ANSWER-The school's
attendance and tardiness policies
Clarification of a topic discussed at a staff meeting
Methods for starting after-school tutoring for struggling students
To best help parents from culturally diverse backgrounds actively participate in
school, a teacher should - CORRECT ANSWER-explain to parents how to join a
parent organization.
A teacher wants to increase parental involvement for a kindergarten class. After
some parents did not attend the school open house at the beginning of the year,
the teacher set up home visits with three families. Which of the following is the
most important reason for home visits? - CORRECT ANSWER-Engaging with
the family
