TEXES 160 PPR Exam with Complete
Solutions
At the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Jackson is reviewing data regarding her fifth-grade
students' performance on a variety of assessments; and she encounters grade-equivalent
scores. Which of the following represents a grade-equivalent score?
A. 90%
B. 98
C. 6.1
D. 1240 Correct Ans-C. 6.1
Mrs. Jakes' second-grade class is beginning an integrates unit that will focus on important
historical figures of the state of Texas. As pat of the activities the class will create a bulletin
board called "The Wall of Fame" where the biographies of these famous Texans will be
highlighted. Next, she plans to extend the concept of autobiography by telling the students they
too will join "The Wall of Fame." But for that, the students must first conduct an interview with
their parents, asking such questions as "How did I get my name?" or "Where was I born?" Mrs.
Jakes' PRIMARY objective for this exercise would be to -
A. Encourage students to learn to speak to adults
B. Provide a history for the students so they will have a record of pertinent information
C. Develop friendships among a diverse class of students based on contrasts and similarities
D. Engage the parents in various aspects of the education experience Correct Ans-D. Engage
the parents in various aspects of the education experience
A new ninth-grade teacher is seeking free professional development to improve classroom
practices. Which of the following resources would be the most effective resource for the
teacher to try?
A. The teacher should investigate state conferences or district-wide conferences
,B. The teacher should seek online Mass Open Online Courses
C. The teacher should seek out a teacher study group
D. The teacher should access professional literature to read after school Correct Ans-C. The
teacher should seek out a teacher study group
Makayla had never missed a day at school. For this reason, her parents were very surprised
when her report card came home showing she had been absent. Concerned, her parents went
to the elementary school, but after discussing the situation with appropriate school personnel,
the absence was verified. After looking at date in doubt, they realized it was the day her
grandmother came to visit and Makayla asked to be taken to school an hour late, but still in
time not to be counted absent. The school would not back down from their decision. What
would be the NEXT step for the parents to have the situation rectified?
A. Demand that the school retract the absence or they will take their child out of school
B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
C. Request a meeting with the superintendent and complain about the treatment
D. Disregard the error and explain tot eh students that in real life errors do happen Correct
Ans-B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
Which of the following rationales would a supporter of block scheduling provide to convince
others to support the organizational structure?
A. Teachers can focus on more subjects in a shorter time
B. There is an emphasis on mastering facts and skills
C. Students' time in quality learning situations is increased
D. The responsibility for learning is shifted to the teachers Correct Ans-C. Students' time in
quality learning situations is increased
Which of the following strategies best supports a teacher's goal to incorporate critical thinking
skills into language arts lessons?
A. Providing students with opportunities to seek additional content knowledge
,B. Creating a forum for students to debate points of view
C. Having students individually summarize various literature read
D. Asking students to create practice questions as a review activity Correct Ans-B. Creating a
forum for students to debate points of view
Which THREE of the following are important factors to consider when establishing routines for
cooperative group work?
A. Goals to be met
B. Daily schedule
C. Classroom setting
D. Individual accountability
E. Equal opportunities Correct Ans-A. Goals to be met and D. Individual accountability and E.
Equal opportunities
During class instruction, a middle school teacher realizes that most of the students are reluctant
to participate in class discussions and give one-word answers when they of participate. Which
of the following strategies is most effective for the teacher to use to increase student
engagement?
A. Having students answer questions on paper in class
B. Giving students think time after asking probing questions
C. Asking students to answer questions online for homework
D. Assessing students' understanding using an oral pop quiz Correct Ans-B. Giving students
think time after asking probing questions
A teacher plans to integrate technology into a collaborative learning
environment. Which of the following student activities will be most engaging to the students
and achieve the teacher's goal?
, A. Presenting a multimedia presentation on a key concept
B. Creating a blog discussion the attributes of a book they read recently
C. Reading an electronic version of a chapter in a textbook
D. Comparing accounts of historical events in film and print sources Correct Ans-B. Creating a
blog discussion the attributes of a book they read recently
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step to take is a teacher is concerned that a
student is suffering from abuse?
A. Calling the parents for a conference to discuss the suspicions
B. Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
C. Sharing the concerns with the designated school personnel
D. Asking the student pointed questions to ensure that all is well at home Correct Ans-B.
Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
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?
A. Texas Education Code
B. Copyright Law
C. Educators' Code of Ethics
D. Acceptable use policy Correct Ans-A. Texas Education Code
Which of the following learning processes produces the result of reconstructing or repositioning
a belief system or value system?
A. Self-regulated learning for testing instruction efficacy
B. Creating cognitive dissonance with an existing position
Solutions
At the beginning of the school year, Mrs. Jackson is reviewing data regarding her fifth-grade
students' performance on a variety of assessments; and she encounters grade-equivalent
scores. Which of the following represents a grade-equivalent score?
A. 90%
B. 98
C. 6.1
D. 1240 Correct Ans-C. 6.1
Mrs. Jakes' second-grade class is beginning an integrates unit that will focus on important
historical figures of the state of Texas. As pat of the activities the class will create a bulletin
board called "The Wall of Fame" where the biographies of these famous Texans will be
highlighted. Next, she plans to extend the concept of autobiography by telling the students they
too will join "The Wall of Fame." But for that, the students must first conduct an interview with
their parents, asking such questions as "How did I get my name?" or "Where was I born?" Mrs.
Jakes' PRIMARY objective for this exercise would be to -
A. Encourage students to learn to speak to adults
B. Provide a history for the students so they will have a record of pertinent information
C. Develop friendships among a diverse class of students based on contrasts and similarities
D. Engage the parents in various aspects of the education experience Correct Ans-D. Engage
the parents in various aspects of the education experience
A new ninth-grade teacher is seeking free professional development to improve classroom
practices. Which of the following resources would be the most effective resource for the
teacher to try?
A. The teacher should investigate state conferences or district-wide conferences
,B. The teacher should seek online Mass Open Online Courses
C. The teacher should seek out a teacher study group
D. The teacher should access professional literature to read after school Correct Ans-C. The
teacher should seek out a teacher study group
Makayla had never missed a day at school. For this reason, her parents were very surprised
when her report card came home showing she had been absent. Concerned, her parents went
to the elementary school, but after discussing the situation with appropriate school personnel,
the absence was verified. After looking at date in doubt, they realized it was the day her
grandmother came to visit and Makayla asked to be taken to school an hour late, but still in
time not to be counted absent. The school would not back down from their decision. What
would be the NEXT step for the parents to have the situation rectified?
A. Demand that the school retract the absence or they will take their child out of school
B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
C. Request a meeting with the superintendent and complain about the treatment
D. Disregard the error and explain tot eh students that in real life errors do happen Correct
Ans-B. Request a formal hearing based on parental rights
Which of the following rationales would a supporter of block scheduling provide to convince
others to support the organizational structure?
A. Teachers can focus on more subjects in a shorter time
B. There is an emphasis on mastering facts and skills
C. Students' time in quality learning situations is increased
D. The responsibility for learning is shifted to the teachers Correct Ans-C. Students' time in
quality learning situations is increased
Which of the following strategies best supports a teacher's goal to incorporate critical thinking
skills into language arts lessons?
A. Providing students with opportunities to seek additional content knowledge
,B. Creating a forum for students to debate points of view
C. Having students individually summarize various literature read
D. Asking students to create practice questions as a review activity Correct Ans-B. Creating a
forum for students to debate points of view
Which THREE of the following are important factors to consider when establishing routines for
cooperative group work?
A. Goals to be met
B. Daily schedule
C. Classroom setting
D. Individual accountability
E. Equal opportunities Correct Ans-A. Goals to be met and D. Individual accountability and E.
Equal opportunities
During class instruction, a middle school teacher realizes that most of the students are reluctant
to participate in class discussions and give one-word answers when they of participate. Which
of the following strategies is most effective for the teacher to use to increase student
engagement?
A. Having students answer questions on paper in class
B. Giving students think time after asking probing questions
C. Asking students to answer questions online for homework
D. Assessing students' understanding using an oral pop quiz Correct Ans-B. Giving students
think time after asking probing questions
A teacher plans to integrate technology into a collaborative learning
environment. Which of the following student activities will be most engaging to the students
and achieve the teacher's goal?
, A. Presenting a multimedia presentation on a key concept
B. Creating a blog discussion the attributes of a book they read recently
C. Reading an electronic version of a chapter in a textbook
D. Comparing accounts of historical events in film and print sources Correct Ans-B. Creating a
blog discussion the attributes of a book they read recently
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step to take is a teacher is concerned that a
student is suffering from abuse?
A. Calling the parents for a conference to discuss the suspicions
B. Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
C. Sharing the concerns with the designated school personnel
D. Asking the student pointed questions to ensure that all is well at home Correct Ans-B.
Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
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?
A. Texas Education Code
B. Copyright Law
C. Educators' Code of Ethics
D. Acceptable use policy Correct Ans-A. Texas Education Code
Which of the following learning processes produces the result of reconstructing or repositioning
a belief system or value system?
A. Self-regulated learning for testing instruction efficacy
B. Creating cognitive dissonance with an existing position
