Texas Teachers Assessment 6 100
Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment? - ✔✔Safe, understood, and respected
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."
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,Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management
style"? - ✔✔*Do not run and keep your hands to yourself.
*Get your papers out and stay in your seat
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices - ✔✔How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
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."
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
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,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
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when
working with students to build a positive classroom environment? -
✔✔Empathy from teachers allows students to feel as though they are
understood.
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 long run." (Jones 2007) Which
of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset? - ✔✔"I've set up a learning
environment where students know as they arrive they are to get their
notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm
up before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom? - ✔✔*They learn how to be self-determining learners.
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, *They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
*They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - ✔✔Safety and
structure
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and
learning of content? - ✔✔Classroom management gives students the structure
they need in order to engage in academic lessons.
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of students, what
type of plan should a new teacher develop? - ✔✔Teachers should create a
management plan that prevents student behavior issues.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management
and group focus? - ✔✔In my classroom I prefer to manage behaviors through
active participation and holding all students accountable. I use a "popsicle stick
randomizer" and draw names so students never know who will be called on
next.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative
classroom management style? - ✔✔A teacher should turn to an authoritative
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Questions and Answers 100% Solved
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
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom
environment? - ✔✔Safe, understood, and respected
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."
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,Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management
style"? - ✔✔*Do not run and keep your hands to yourself.
*Get your papers out and stay in your seat
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices - ✔✔How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
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."
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
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,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
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when
working with students to build a positive classroom environment? -
✔✔Empathy from teachers allows students to feel as though they are
understood.
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 long run." (Jones 2007) Which
of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset? - ✔✔"I've set up a learning
environment where students know as they arrive they are to get their
notebooks, sharpen their pencil, take their seat, and begin working on the warm
up before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom? - ✔✔*They learn how to be self-determining learners.
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, *They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
*They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? - ✔✔Safety and
structure
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and
learning of content? - ✔✔Classroom management gives students the structure
they need in order to engage in academic lessons.
When considering a classroom management plan for any age of students, what
type of plan should a new teacher develop? - ✔✔Teachers should create a
management plan that prevents student behavior issues.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management
and group focus? - ✔✔In my classroom I prefer to manage behaviors through
active participation and holding all students accountable. I use a "popsicle stick
randomizer" and draw names so students never know who will be called on
next.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative
classroom management style? - ✔✔A teacher should turn to an authoritative
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