PRAXIS 5412 QUESTIONS | TESTED AND PROVEN
ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for
the last few years. The chairperson of the reading department asks the school leader for
assistance in identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the following data
will be most important for the school leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the
department's instructional decisions?
Ans>> Subskill reading assessment scores
A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after another violent
incident. Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion.
Which of the following actions should the school leader take before the expulsion hearing to
ensure compliance with due process?
Ans>> Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the accusations and evidence
gathered
During an annual review of school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to
the school improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this
action, the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
1
,Ans>> analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark
A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information system (SISS I S).
Teachers in the elementary school express concern about the requirement that student data will
have to be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by the school leader
best helps address the teachers' resistance?
Ans>> Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor and report student progress
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the
learning objective is teaching students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on
adding fractions, followed by guided and independent practice using several problems. The
teacher provides students with feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the
teacher provides each student with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to
reduce to the lowest common denominator.
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's
postobservation conference?
Ans>> Aligning assessments with instructional goals
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,The school leader of a middle school wants to assess the effectiveness of a new science curriculum
that has been in place in seventh grade for one year. Which of the following methods will
provide the school leader with the most valuable data?
Ans>> Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science assessment
with the performance of previous seventh graders
A school leader is working with the campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan
to better focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying
the current state of school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions
are best to ask to help the school leader address this goal?
Ans>>
What are our strengths and weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
What resources do we have to work with?
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new schoolwide mathematics program after its first
year of implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates the
effectiveness of the program?
Ans>> "Student benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met."
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, When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader focuses on
Ans>> enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a common
purpose
Which of the following is the best reason for a school leader to ask teachers, parents, and other
community members for suggestions to improve teaching and learning at the school?
Ans>> To build a shared vision among various stakeholders
School leaders can best empower teachers to bring about positive change in their schools by
Ans>> promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive
influence on the social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds.
Which of the following approaches best supports the leader's goal?
Ans>> Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool
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ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE 2024/2025 100%
(GRADE A+)
The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for
the last few years. The chairperson of the reading department asks the school leader for
assistance in identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the following data
will be most important for the school leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the
department's instructional decisions?
Ans>> Subskill reading assessment scores
A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after another violent
incident. Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion.
Which of the following actions should the school leader take before the expulsion hearing to
ensure compliance with due process?
Ans>> Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the accusations and evidence
gathered
During an annual review of school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to
the school improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this
action, the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
1
,Ans>> analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark
A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information system (SISS I S).
Teachers in the elementary school express concern about the requirement that student data will
have to be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by the school leader
best helps address the teachers' resistance?
Ans>> Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor and report student progress
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the
learning objective is teaching students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on
adding fractions, followed by guided and independent practice using several problems. The
teacher provides students with feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the
teacher provides each student with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to
reduce to the lowest common denominator.
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's
postobservation conference?
Ans>> Aligning assessments with instructional goals
2
,The school leader of a middle school wants to assess the effectiveness of a new science curriculum
that has been in place in seventh grade for one year. Which of the following methods will
provide the school leader with the most valuable data?
Ans>> Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state science assessment
with the performance of previous seventh graders
A school leader is working with the campus planning committee to develop a new strategic plan
to better focus its efforts. The school leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying
the current state of school programs and campus culture. Which THREE of the following questions
are best to ask to help the school leader address this goal?
Ans>>
What are our strengths and weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
What resources do we have to work with?
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new schoolwide mathematics program after its first
year of implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates the
effectiveness of the program?
Ans>> "Student benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met."
3
, When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader focuses on
Ans>> enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a community with a common
purpose
Which of the following is the best reason for a school leader to ask teachers, parents, and other
community members for suggestions to improve teaching and learning at the school?
Ans>> To build a shared vision among various stakeholders
School leaders can best empower teachers to bring about positive change in their schools by
Ans>> promoting a culture that encourages teacher leadership
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who will have a positive
influence on the social, emotional, and academic achievements of students of all backgrounds.
Which of the following approaches best supports the leader's goal?
Ans>> Seeking and embracing diversification in the recruitment pool
4
