PPR EXAM - DOMAIN 3 (TEXAS TEACH) - 36
QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024-2025.
A social studies project has multiple steps that will take several weeks to complete. Some of the work
will be completed in the class and some of the work will be completed outside of the classroom. What
directions will provide the best detail for the student to successfully complete the project?
(a) A student-designed rubric with specific details of requirements the teachers discussed in the
classroom.
(b) A student-designed timeline with self-appointed dates of completion for each phase of the project.
(c) A teacher-designed timeline for expected completion dates for each phase of the project.
(d) A teacher-designed rubric with specific details of requirements for each phase of the project and
expected due dates. ANS -A teacher-designed rubric with specific details of requirements for each
phase of the project and expected due dates.
Constructive feedback guides student learning and should motivate the student to improve his/her skills
if the feedback is provided in an appropriate way. Depending on the age of a student, constructive
feedback will look very different due to cognitive development levels. Which of the following forms of
feedback does not match the age of the student.
(a) 9th grade biology students performed group experiments and received a graded rubric that was
completed by the teacher. It included individual participation grades, a group results grade, and specific
comments about ways they could have improved the outcome of the experiment.
(b) The 6th grade speech teacher provided an opportunity for his students to do 1-minute impromptu
speeches on any subject of their choice. After each performance, he encourages the class to clap and
proceeds to compliment but not provide constructive criticism about the delivery of the impromp ANS
-The 6th grade speech teacher provided an opportunity for his students to do 1-minute impromptu
speeches on any subject of their choice. After each performance, he encourages the class to clap and
proceeds to compliment but not provide constructive criticism about the delivery of the impromptu
speech.
Incorporating prior knowledge and experiences or students into a new learning situation can provide
increased motivation for a student to learn new material. Which of the following examples does not
incorporate prior knowledge and/or experiences?
, (a) The reading teacher provides a preview of the plot of the new novel and asks students to share
stories of anything similar that may have happened to them.
(b) The reading teacher describes the main characters in the new novel and asks students to share if any
of the characters reminds them of a relative or acquaintance.
(c) The reading teacher provides a diagram of the plot line from exposition through falling action. Now
that they know what the indicators of the climax of a story is, they are challenged to identify where the
climax is in the story and share the climax in a personal story of theirs.
(d) The reading teacher begins the new novel with a set of vocabulary w ANS -The reading teacher
begins the new novel with a set of vocabulary words that students must learn and will soon recognize as
they read the novel.
It is important to promote students' intellectual involvement in learning content and developing an
understanding of the content. Which of the following classroom activities would best meet the goal of
actively engaging all students in the learning process to further their understanding of the content?
(a) Each student accesses a computer and participates in their textbook publisher's Trivia style game.
(b) Teacher conducts a computerized version of Jeopardy with students writing the questions on their
own paper. Teacher reviews answers and clarifies correct answers.
(c) Sitting on opposite sides of the room, students move to the "agree", "disagree", or "undecided" (in
the middle) part of the room in response to each statement the teacher makes. Students are then asked
to explain why they chose their particular side.
(d) Each student accesses a computer and participates in a teacher designed Quizlet. ANS -Sitting on
opposite sides of the room, students move to the "agree", "disagree", or "undecided" (in the middle)
part of the room in response to each statement the teacher makes. Students are then asked to explain
why they chose their particular side.
It is important to use techniques for structuring and pacing lessons in such a way that promote student
engagement in learning. Which of the following would be the least effective technique to use in
promoting student engagement in learning?
(a) Whole class instruction
(b) Flexible grouping
(c) Pair-share
(d) Overt participation techniques ANS -Whole class instruction
QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2024-2025.
A social studies project has multiple steps that will take several weeks to complete. Some of the work
will be completed in the class and some of the work will be completed outside of the classroom. What
directions will provide the best detail for the student to successfully complete the project?
(a) A student-designed rubric with specific details of requirements the teachers discussed in the
classroom.
(b) A student-designed timeline with self-appointed dates of completion for each phase of the project.
(c) A teacher-designed timeline for expected completion dates for each phase of the project.
(d) A teacher-designed rubric with specific details of requirements for each phase of the project and
expected due dates. ANS -A teacher-designed rubric with specific details of requirements for each
phase of the project and expected due dates.
Constructive feedback guides student learning and should motivate the student to improve his/her skills
if the feedback is provided in an appropriate way. Depending on the age of a student, constructive
feedback will look very different due to cognitive development levels. Which of the following forms of
feedback does not match the age of the student.
(a) 9th grade biology students performed group experiments and received a graded rubric that was
completed by the teacher. It included individual participation grades, a group results grade, and specific
comments about ways they could have improved the outcome of the experiment.
(b) The 6th grade speech teacher provided an opportunity for his students to do 1-minute impromptu
speeches on any subject of their choice. After each performance, he encourages the class to clap and
proceeds to compliment but not provide constructive criticism about the delivery of the impromp ANS
-The 6th grade speech teacher provided an opportunity for his students to do 1-minute impromptu
speeches on any subject of their choice. After each performance, he encourages the class to clap and
proceeds to compliment but not provide constructive criticism about the delivery of the impromptu
speech.
Incorporating prior knowledge and experiences or students into a new learning situation can provide
increased motivation for a student to learn new material. Which of the following examples does not
incorporate prior knowledge and/or experiences?
, (a) The reading teacher provides a preview of the plot of the new novel and asks students to share
stories of anything similar that may have happened to them.
(b) The reading teacher describes the main characters in the new novel and asks students to share if any
of the characters reminds them of a relative or acquaintance.
(c) The reading teacher provides a diagram of the plot line from exposition through falling action. Now
that they know what the indicators of the climax of a story is, they are challenged to identify where the
climax is in the story and share the climax in a personal story of theirs.
(d) The reading teacher begins the new novel with a set of vocabulary w ANS -The reading teacher
begins the new novel with a set of vocabulary words that students must learn and will soon recognize as
they read the novel.
It is important to promote students' intellectual involvement in learning content and developing an
understanding of the content. Which of the following classroom activities would best meet the goal of
actively engaging all students in the learning process to further their understanding of the content?
(a) Each student accesses a computer and participates in their textbook publisher's Trivia style game.
(b) Teacher conducts a computerized version of Jeopardy with students writing the questions on their
own paper. Teacher reviews answers and clarifies correct answers.
(c) Sitting on opposite sides of the room, students move to the "agree", "disagree", or "undecided" (in
the middle) part of the room in response to each statement the teacher makes. Students are then asked
to explain why they chose their particular side.
(d) Each student accesses a computer and participates in a teacher designed Quizlet. ANS -Sitting on
opposite sides of the room, students move to the "agree", "disagree", or "undecided" (in the middle)
part of the room in response to each statement the teacher makes. Students are then asked to explain
why they chose their particular side.
It is important to use techniques for structuring and pacing lessons in such a way that promote student
engagement in learning. Which of the following would be the least effective technique to use in
promoting student engagement in learning?
(a) Whole class instruction
(b) Flexible grouping
(c) Pair-share
(d) Overt participation techniques ANS -Whole class instruction
