TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (PPR) ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
1 view 0 purchase
Course
TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
Institution
TExES Pedagogy And Professional Responsibilities
TExES Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities (PPR) ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A beginning-level English language learner in elementary school is struggling with his
proficiency when speaking in English. What could the teacher do to best help this student to
develop his o...
TExES Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities (PPR) ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A beginning-level English language learner in elementary school is struggling with his
proficiency when speaking in English. What could the teacher do to best help this student to
develop his oral proficiency?
A) Pair students up and have them ask each other questions to find similarities and
differences.
B) Ask students to scan a text for words or phrases they don't know before reading.
C) Dictate sentences to the students and ask them to underline the words that are stressed.
D) Have students listen to an audio story and answer comprehension questions. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- A) Pair students up and have them ask each other questions to find
similarities and differences.
Mr. Ellis, a 2nd grade teacher, has a student, Margie, who is having difficulty with a reading
assignment on the wildlife found in the Gulf of Mexico. Mr. Ellis first asks Margie to
describe what she has read so far. The greatest benefit to this approach is that:
A) Mr. Ellis will be able to target instruction to benefit Margie's needs.
B) it encourages Margie to analyze her learning process.
C) it will prompt Margie to take ownership in her learning.
D) it will promote Margie's awareness of her learning strengths and weaknesses. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- A) Mr. Ellis will be able to target instruction to benefit Margie's needs.
A 10th grade social studies teacher is teaching a unit on the Industrial Revolution. As she is
reading an excerpt from the text about factories and the development of the assembly lines,
she uses a think-aloud strategy. This strategy is typically used to assist English- language
learners with which of the following?
A) Pronouncing difficult words in a text
B) Constructing meaning from a text
C) Understanding correct syntax
D) Organizing expository writing pieces - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- B) Constructing
meaning from a text
,The Texas Education Agency has adopted language descriptors and benchmarks to replace
the English as a Second Language (ESL) standards.
TEA requires that these benchmarks be integrated throughout all areas of the curriculum and
content teachers need to use them to guide instruction. These benchmarks are known as:
A) Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP)
B) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
C) WIDA Can Do Descriptors
D) English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- D) English
Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
Ms. Thompson, a new 7th grade social studies teacher, has two level 2 ELL students in her
class. During a lesson about note-taking, Ms. Thompson explains that students can "kill two
birds with one stone" by highlighting key facts that they might like to write down in their
notes. What issue might this pose for her class?
A) Her lesson is boring and many students are unlikely to feel motivated to do the work.
B) ELL students might struggle to understand idioms.
C) Her connection between highlighting and note-taking is inaccurate.
D) She is likely speaking too quickly for her ELL students to understand. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- B) ELL students might struggle to understand idioms.
Ms. Green has a new student join her 3rd grade class mid-year from a homeschool
environment. She notices the student does not participate in discussion or ask questions
during the lessons. Which of the following should Ms. Green first consider when approaching
this classroom issue?
A) The student could have issues with language and needs ELL support.
B) The student could be uninterested in the lesson.
C) The student could have a behavior management problem.
D) The student could be adjusting to new environment and not be aware of the cultural norms
of a public school setting. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- D) The student could be adjusting to
new environment and not be aware of the cultural norms of a public school setting.
Micah is a 1st grade student who uses a wheelchair. Micah's teacher is planning a science
lesson in which students will go on a walk around the school to observe different plants.
Which of the following should Micah's teacher do prior to the lesson?
A) Walk the intended route to ensure that it is accessible for Micah.
, B) Speak with Micah's parents and obtain permission for Micah to participate in the lesson.
C) Arrange an alternative activity for Micah to complete.
D) Explain the lesson to Micah and ask him if he would like to participate. - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- A) Walk the intended route to ensure that it is accessible for Micah.
A 5th grade inclusion class has a student with a visual impairment. In planning a small group
activity, what is the most important consideration the teacher should make with regard to the
exceptional student?
A) The student's ability to fully participate in the activity.
B) What alternate activities can be offered to the student
C) Which students work best with the student.
D) What time the aide will be in the classroom. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A) The
student's ability to fully participate in the activity.
A social studies class has several students who are classified as English language learners. As
the teacher reviews the class' homework, he notices the English language learners have the
lowest grades in the class. The most appropriate response to this information would be to:
A) have the teacher ensure that the homework demonstrates the students' academic abilities
and not their limitations of the English language.
B) work one-on-one with each English language learner during class to help them understand
the English language and their homework.
C) have the English language learners submit their homework in their native language.
D) provide the English language learners with accommodated homework that is not as
difficult. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- A) have the teacher ensure that the homework
demonstrates the students' academic abilities and not their limitations of the English
language.
Mr. Keogh, a high-school chemistry teacher, notices that his ELLs are having trouble
understanding what to do in an experiment. Which of the following strategies would be an
effective way to help the students?
A) Providing the lab procedure translated into each student's native language.
B) Asking the students to read the lab procedure in advance at home so they have additional
time to digest it.
C) Pairing the students with a partner who is proficient in English and has a strong
understanding of the content.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller MGRADES. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
