OSAT Principal Comprehensive questions with
Correct Answers
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new
academic school year. Which of the following should be included in the
goals to best support a culture of learning Correct Answer-Increased
student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which of the following sources
of information is most critical to consider? Correct Answer-School,
local, state, and federal policies
Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider when
developing school goals? Correct Answer-Are the school goals aligned
with the school vision
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the
academic year at a community meeting. Several parents and community
members were not pleased with the presentation and were vocal in their
opposition of the leader's plan. Which of the following was the most
likely cause of poor community support for the school vision and goals?
Correct Answer-Stakeholders were not included in the development of
the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved
academic performance in math should be one of the school's goals. The
school leader agrees and decides to create a measurable goal for student
math performance. Which of the following is the best example of a
,measurable math performance goal? Correct Answer-90% of Eighth-
grade students will earn at least a B average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan
for implementing the school goals. The leader has identified the
necessary action steps, the persons responsible for each step, and the
time frames in which each step should be taken. Which of the following
is the most appropriate next step for finalizing the plan? Correct
Answer-Identify the resources needed for each step and evidence of
implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus,
including the administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders,
and support staff, that will serve as an advisory board for accomplishing
the school vision. The most likely result of this action would be that:
Correct Answer-staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to
accomplish their assigned roles.
Which of the following best describes shared leadership? Correct
Answer-The delegation of authority and responsibility to other team
members
Which of the following is the best evidence of effective monitoring of
progress toward the vision and goals? Correct Answer-The leader
implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will
not meet an important milestone in the action plan for accomplishing
,one of the school goals. Which of the following actions should be taken
first? Correct Answer-Communicate goal progress with the appropriate
stakeholders to identify the barriers and challenges that prevented the
milestone from being met.
Which of the following is the best evidence of clear and effective
communication regarding the school vision and goals? Correct Answer-
Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can articulate them in
their own words.
Which of the following actions would be most effective for ensuring that
shared vision and goals are implemented consistently? Correct Answer-
Delegating responsibility to others to assist with vision implementation,
monitoring goal progress regularly, and holding all staff members
accountable for fulfilling their roles in the implementation plan
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on
campus. Which of the following actions should the school leader take
first? Correct Answer-Develop evaluation procedures and set
checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using
student academic performance data, student attendance data, student
focus groups, and teacher focus groups. The leader then decides to
conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The primary
benefit of this action isthat Correct Answer-the school leader will have
multiple sources of data to conduct a thorough needs assessment.
, Which of the following is the best way to identify strategies for
facilitating change? Correct Answer-Study research-based and proven
best practices
A goal for XYZ High School is to increase teachers' and students'
technology skills. Which of the following decisions best demonstrates
that the leader is aligning resources to achieve the goal? Correct
Answer-Purchase updated computers for teachers and students and
provide training for using them
A school leader wants to enlist support for change on campus. Which of
the following actions should be taken first? Correct Answer-
Communicate the intended change effectively to all stakeholders
Which of the following barriers would interfere the most with achieving
a goal of increased student achievement in math? Correct Answer-The
unexpected resignation of a math teacher
Which of the following best defines equity? Correct Answer-Providing
students with the resources and support that meet their individual needs
Which of the following would provide the most valid indication of a
culture of high expectations? Correct Answer-Setting campus goals
above minimum standards
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