Praxis 5412 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What is the most important step for an administrator to take when preparing a plan
to gauge her school's progress? - Correct answer-Formulating an organized,
cohesive plan for gathering various types of data over an extended period of time.
Which of the following actions would be the best way for a new principal to
involve a school's stakeholders in formulating a shared vision? - Correct answer-
Engaging as many community members and employees in the process from the
outset so that all may contribute.
The math department at an inner city high school is ready to implement
instructional changes designed to improve students' math achievement. Prior to
making these changes, the school department chair in conjunction with the school
principal has led the teachers in a review of current research on math instruction
and an examination of their students' math standardized test scores for the last four
years. The leader can best ensure that planned changes actually result in increased
student achievement by encouraging the teachers to ____________. - Correct
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,answer-develop a plan for assessing student achievement during and following the
instructional changes.
Which of the following actions would be the most explicit demonstration of an
administrator's commitment to implementing his school's vision? - Correct answer-
Hanging copies of the vision in visible places throughout campus
The ______________ has the authority to adopt policies in any given school
district. - Correct answer-District Board of Education
6. A(n) __________ is anyone who is invested in the success of a school/school
system. - Correct answer-Stakeholder
The greatest benefit to having community stakeholders participate in a school
perception survey is that surveys _________________. - Correct answer-provide
insights on the community's priorities and values.
The greatest benefit to school leaders delegating responsibility is __________ -
Correct answer-it empowers others to be more invested in the success of the school
Mr. Orozco is the chair of the special education department in a small, rural
junior/senior high school. At his regular bimonthly departmental meetings he
presents issues that needed to be discussed and decided upon by the department
members. These meetings often result in openly hostile verbal exchanges and very
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,rarely are they able to come to a consensus on anything. Mr. Orozco has concluded
that he must work on team building if anything is to be accomplished this year.
Which of the following should he focus on first? - Correct answer-Creating a
shared vision for the department with tangible goals and behavioral norms.
I. Specific
II. Measureable
III. Achievable
IV. Relevant
V. Time Frame
Listed above are the elements of the SMART format—a widely used framework
for developing goals. Which of these elements provide(s) a way for schools to
easily gauge progress toward their vision? - Correct answer-I, II, III, IV, and V
I. Listening to what students have to say
II. Speaking as an adult authority figure
III. Being straightforward and honest
IV. Saying things in a politically correct way
V. Using current slang and colloquialisms
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, Which of the above communication strategies would help a school administrator
communicate most effectively with his students? - Correct answer-I, II, and III
A school leader would like to adopt a new program for teaching keyboarding to his
upper elementary school students. Which of the following factors should get
primary consideration? - Correct answer-the program's alignment with the school's
vision and goals
Conducting a needs analysis is a way for schools to identify their strengths and
weaknesses. All of the following are reliable sources of information/data EXCEPT:
- Correct answer-A. The standardized test scores for the last 3 years
B. The result of a community perception survey
C. The complaints most often reported to the principal
D. Exit interviews with graduates of the school
E. Common assessments regularly given by teachers at the school site
D
Of the following descriptions, which one best describes backward planning? -
Correct answer-identifying the content that needs to be mastered, then designing
assessments and activities to support student learning
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Answers
What is the most important step for an administrator to take when preparing a plan
to gauge her school's progress? - Correct answer-Formulating an organized,
cohesive plan for gathering various types of data over an extended period of time.
Which of the following actions would be the best way for a new principal to
involve a school's stakeholders in formulating a shared vision? - Correct answer-
Engaging as many community members and employees in the process from the
outset so that all may contribute.
The math department at an inner city high school is ready to implement
instructional changes designed to improve students' math achievement. Prior to
making these changes, the school department chair in conjunction with the school
principal has led the teachers in a review of current research on math instruction
and an examination of their students' math standardized test scores for the last four
years. The leader can best ensure that planned changes actually result in increased
student achievement by encouraging the teachers to ____________. - Correct
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,answer-develop a plan for assessing student achievement during and following the
instructional changes.
Which of the following actions would be the most explicit demonstration of an
administrator's commitment to implementing his school's vision? - Correct answer-
Hanging copies of the vision in visible places throughout campus
The ______________ has the authority to adopt policies in any given school
district. - Correct answer-District Board of Education
6. A(n) __________ is anyone who is invested in the success of a school/school
system. - Correct answer-Stakeholder
The greatest benefit to having community stakeholders participate in a school
perception survey is that surveys _________________. - Correct answer-provide
insights on the community's priorities and values.
The greatest benefit to school leaders delegating responsibility is __________ -
Correct answer-it empowers others to be more invested in the success of the school
Mr. Orozco is the chair of the special education department in a small, rural
junior/senior high school. At his regular bimonthly departmental meetings he
presents issues that needed to be discussed and decided upon by the department
members. These meetings often result in openly hostile verbal exchanges and very
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,rarely are they able to come to a consensus on anything. Mr. Orozco has concluded
that he must work on team building if anything is to be accomplished this year.
Which of the following should he focus on first? - Correct answer-Creating a
shared vision for the department with tangible goals and behavioral norms.
I. Specific
II. Measureable
III. Achievable
IV. Relevant
V. Time Frame
Listed above are the elements of the SMART format—a widely used framework
for developing goals. Which of these elements provide(s) a way for schools to
easily gauge progress toward their vision? - Correct answer-I, II, III, IV, and V
I. Listening to what students have to say
II. Speaking as an adult authority figure
III. Being straightforward and honest
IV. Saying things in a politically correct way
V. Using current slang and colloquialisms
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, Which of the above communication strategies would help a school administrator
communicate most effectively with his students? - Correct answer-I, II, and III
A school leader would like to adopt a new program for teaching keyboarding to his
upper elementary school students. Which of the following factors should get
primary consideration? - Correct answer-the program's alignment with the school's
vision and goals
Conducting a needs analysis is a way for schools to identify their strengths and
weaknesses. All of the following are reliable sources of information/data EXCEPT:
- Correct answer-A. The standardized test scores for the last 3 years
B. The result of a community perception survey
C. The complaints most often reported to the principal
D. Exit interviews with graduates of the school
E. Common assessments regularly given by teachers at the school site
D
Of the following descriptions, which one best describes backward planning? -
Correct answer-identifying the content that needs to be mastered, then designing
assessments and activities to support student learning
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