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PPR Practice Test Questions and Answers
2025
Mr. Cates notices that his students are timid during group problem-solving activities. He wants to
encourage his students to take more risks and demonstrate more creativity. Which of the following
statements could he use that would best encourage this? - ANSWER✔✔-"There is no single correct
answer to this problem, and every group could have a different, correct answer."
(If students are made aware that the teacher does not expect a single correct answer, they are more
likely to take a risk with the understanding that their answer will not be automatically chastised for being
incorrect. This is a positive way to encourage student involvement.)
A sixth-grade mathematics teacher has created a math module where students listen to auditory
prompts and work out the mathematical solutions. One of the students is hearing-impaired and the
teacher schedules a meeting with the special education teacher to discuss how the student can
participate. What would be the most appropriate request for the mathematics teacher to make of the
special education teacher? - ANSWER✔✔-Help arrange resources in the classroom prior to the module
to maximize participation for the hearing-impaired student.
(This is the best option as it will accommodate the instruction within the general instructional setting.)
Mr. Smith wants to assess his English language learner students accurately. To best ensure an accurate
assessment, Mr. Smith should: - ANSWER✔✔-use multiple assessment formats (oral, written, and
performance) to allow the students multiple opportunities to show their knowledge.
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(Using multiple assessments allows the students to demonstrate their knowledge through various media.
This is beneficial as some students may not perform well in a certain assessment, but they could better
demonstrate their knowledge using other assessments.)
A checklist would likely be most useful and appropriate for assessing which of the following goals in
elementary? - ANSWER✔✔-monitoring students' use of science safety skills during a lab
(A checklist is best for assessing that skills are used.)
Mr. Heath is concerned about Brandon's recent academic decline and contacts Brandon's parent to
discuss the situation. Brandon's mother informs Mr. Heath that Brandon's father has recently passed
away and Brandon has been having trouble coping with the loss. During the conversation, Mr. Heath
should focus his comments on: - ANSWER✔✔-how to best promote Brandon's academic progress during
this emotionally-straining time.
(The teacher should focus on Brandon's academic performance. This is the purpose of the meeting and
in a professional environment, the teacher must stay within the professional confines of the teacher-
parent-student relationship.)
During the units and most of the lessons, a teacher provides students the time to reflect on and assess
what they have learned. What is the best reason for this instructional strategy? - ANSWER✔✔-The
students' learning is reinforced, and teachers receive information on student learning.
(For instructional purposes, this is the best choice because it reinforces learning by having students
actively consider what was taught. In this manner, teachers can also assess student learning.)
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
A. IQ test
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B. portfolio
C. end of course exam
an exit ticket - ANSWER✔✔-an exit ticket
(Formative assessments measure learning as it is formed and can help in adjusting the lessons according
to the student response.)
A senior high school teacher notices a student's grades are falling. The teacher pulls the student aside
after class to address the issue. The student informs the teacher that he plays in a band that performs at
local restaurants, he has not had time to study, and he even might drop out of school because he is
making a significant amount of money. The teacher is best able to discuss the situation if he realizes
many high school students: - ANSWER✔✔-do not think about the long-term consequences of their
actions.
(High school students tend not to think about the long-term consequences of decisions. Thus, at this
age, they are more prone to make brash decisions based on short-term gains rather than well-thought-
out decisions.)
In an attempt to keep parents abreast of student participation and the responsible use of time, grades,
discipline concerns, etc., a new teacher, Mrs. Parker, plans to communicate with timely reports. Which of
the following would be the most effective way of accomplishing this goal? - ANSWER✔✔-She emails
individual grade reports addressing these categories for each student halfway through the required
grading and communication period.
(This is the best answer because it would be efficient and the parents would appreciate the brevity and
conciseness. It also would help if the teacher wrote something positive in the report at least once or
twice during a grading period.)
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Mrs. Billups' first-grade class uses the computer lab twice a week. The most important educational
principle to be followed in computer skills instruction is that: - ANSWER✔✔-computer skills should be
taught in the context of the current instructional concepts.
(Computer skills for first-grade students should focus on incorporating new computer skills in the context
of class instruction. At this age, students will typically be familiar with computers and their functionality.)
Which of the following is the most important reason for a third-grade teacher to incorporate group
activities into classroom instruction? - ANSWER✔✔-Group activities develop a cooperative learning
environment and encourage students to develop responsible, positive attitudes towards working with
peers.
(This is the best option. With small children, group work allows students the experience to work
cooperatively.)
An eighth-grade teacher wants to improve how the students function in small groups. What is the best
strategy for improving the functionality of the small groups? - ANSWER✔✔-After the students have
completed the small group activity, the teacher should conduct an evaluation with the group to review
their performance and identify ways to improve their collaboration in the future.
(Receiving feedback from students allows the teacher to get an idea of how the students perceive
themselves in small groups, and the teacher can use the information to tweak incentives or group
structures.)
Ms. Drew is a math teacher in Houston. She is made aware that during the recent STAAR math testing
examinations that another teacher allowed bulletin board material about types of shapes to remain
visible during the examination. What is the most appropriate course of action for Ms. Drew to take? -
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PPR Practice Test Questions and Answers
2025
Mr. Cates notices that his students are timid during group problem-solving activities. He wants to
encourage his students to take more risks and demonstrate more creativity. Which of the following
statements could he use that would best encourage this? - ANSWER✔✔-"There is no single correct
answer to this problem, and every group could have a different, correct answer."
(If students are made aware that the teacher does not expect a single correct answer, they are more
likely to take a risk with the understanding that their answer will not be automatically chastised for being
incorrect. This is a positive way to encourage student involvement.)
A sixth-grade mathematics teacher has created a math module where students listen to auditory
prompts and work out the mathematical solutions. One of the students is hearing-impaired and the
teacher schedules a meeting with the special education teacher to discuss how the student can
participate. What would be the most appropriate request for the mathematics teacher to make of the
special education teacher? - ANSWER✔✔-Help arrange resources in the classroom prior to the module
to maximize participation for the hearing-impaired student.
(This is the best option as it will accommodate the instruction within the general instructional setting.)
Mr. Smith wants to assess his English language learner students accurately. To best ensure an accurate
assessment, Mr. Smith should: - ANSWER✔✔-use multiple assessment formats (oral, written, and
performance) to allow the students multiple opportunities to show their knowledge.
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, .
(Using multiple assessments allows the students to demonstrate their knowledge through various media.
This is beneficial as some students may not perform well in a certain assessment, but they could better
demonstrate their knowledge using other assessments.)
A checklist would likely be most useful and appropriate for assessing which of the following goals in
elementary? - ANSWER✔✔-monitoring students' use of science safety skills during a lab
(A checklist is best for assessing that skills are used.)
Mr. Heath is concerned about Brandon's recent academic decline and contacts Brandon's parent to
discuss the situation. Brandon's mother informs Mr. Heath that Brandon's father has recently passed
away and Brandon has been having trouble coping with the loss. During the conversation, Mr. Heath
should focus his comments on: - ANSWER✔✔-how to best promote Brandon's academic progress during
this emotionally-straining time.
(The teacher should focus on Brandon's academic performance. This is the purpose of the meeting and
in a professional environment, the teacher must stay within the professional confines of the teacher-
parent-student relationship.)
During the units and most of the lessons, a teacher provides students the time to reflect on and assess
what they have learned. What is the best reason for this instructional strategy? - ANSWER✔✔-The
students' learning is reinforced, and teachers receive information on student learning.
(For instructional purposes, this is the best choice because it reinforces learning by having students
actively consider what was taught. In this manner, teachers can also assess student learning.)
Which of the following is an example of a formative assessment?
A. IQ test
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B. portfolio
C. end of course exam
an exit ticket - ANSWER✔✔-an exit ticket
(Formative assessments measure learning as it is formed and can help in adjusting the lessons according
to the student response.)
A senior high school teacher notices a student's grades are falling. The teacher pulls the student aside
after class to address the issue. The student informs the teacher that he plays in a band that performs at
local restaurants, he has not had time to study, and he even might drop out of school because he is
making a significant amount of money. The teacher is best able to discuss the situation if he realizes
many high school students: - ANSWER✔✔-do not think about the long-term consequences of their
actions.
(High school students tend not to think about the long-term consequences of decisions. Thus, at this
age, they are more prone to make brash decisions based on short-term gains rather than well-thought-
out decisions.)
In an attempt to keep parents abreast of student participation and the responsible use of time, grades,
discipline concerns, etc., a new teacher, Mrs. Parker, plans to communicate with timely reports. Which of
the following would be the most effective way of accomplishing this goal? - ANSWER✔✔-She emails
individual grade reports addressing these categories for each student halfway through the required
grading and communication period.
(This is the best answer because it would be efficient and the parents would appreciate the brevity and
conciseness. It also would help if the teacher wrote something positive in the report at least once or
twice during a grading period.)
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Mrs. Billups' first-grade class uses the computer lab twice a week. The most important educational
principle to be followed in computer skills instruction is that: - ANSWER✔✔-computer skills should be
taught in the context of the current instructional concepts.
(Computer skills for first-grade students should focus on incorporating new computer skills in the context
of class instruction. At this age, students will typically be familiar with computers and their functionality.)
Which of the following is the most important reason for a third-grade teacher to incorporate group
activities into classroom instruction? - ANSWER✔✔-Group activities develop a cooperative learning
environment and encourage students to develop responsible, positive attitudes towards working with
peers.
(This is the best option. With small children, group work allows students the experience to work
cooperatively.)
An eighth-grade teacher wants to improve how the students function in small groups. What is the best
strategy for improving the functionality of the small groups? - ANSWER✔✔-After the students have
completed the small group activity, the teacher should conduct an evaluation with the group to review
their performance and identify ways to improve their collaboration in the future.
(Receiving feedback from students allows the teacher to get an idea of how the students perceive
themselves in small groups, and the teacher can use the information to tweak incentives or group
structures.)
Ms. Drew is a math teacher in Houston. She is made aware that during the recent STAAR math testing
examinations that another teacher allowed bulletin board material about types of shapes to remain
visible during the examination. What is the most appropriate course of action for Ms. Drew to take? -
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