TEXES PPR EXAM 2024 EC-12 (160) REAL
EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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1. Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for assisting ELLs
at the beginning level of proficiency with reading content-specific
material? - ANSWER-Providing instruction on text-based academic
vocabulary prior to reading
2. A school district has implemented a BYOD policy, which allows students
to use their internet-cable devices in class. Teachers plan to have students
use them for quizzes. What is the most appropriate way for teachers to
ensure students who don't own devices can participate? - ANSWER-
Providing loaner devices from school inventories that are capable of
accessing the quizzes
3. A social studies teacher is planning a unit for National Hispanic Heritage
month. Which activity will best engage kinesthetic learners? - ANSWER-
Creating masks like those traditionally used in the Ponce Carnival in
Puerto Rico
4. Which teacher action will BEST promote parents as partners in their
child's education? - ANSWER-Having the parents sign their child's
progress report so they can monitor the child's learning
5. What is the most appropriate first step to take if a teacher is concerned
that a student is suffering from abuse? - ANSWER-Reporting the
suspicions to the child protective services agency
6. What is the primary concern for the teacher to address when evaluating
objective 2 in the unit? (Analysis - Students will form an opinion on their
, issue and demonstrate an awareness of the significance of the issue). -
ANSWER-The desired outcome is not directly measurable.
7. Which of the following will best ensure the proper classroom climate for
objective 5? (Mock legislative session - Students will demonstrate an
understanding of the legislative process and participate in a mock
legislative session). - ANSWER-Having the students agree to ground
rules for the activity.
8. Which statement is the best way to express the desired outcome of
objective 3? (Propose a bill - Students will work in small groups to write
a draft of a proposed bill about their issue). - ANSWER-Students will be
able to draft a piece of legislation to present for debate.
9. Which question is best designed to elicit student responses that
demonstrate mastery of both components of objective 4? (Discussions -
Students will discuss the issue with peers, attempting to persuade peers to
adopt a certain position on the issue). - ANSWER-Why should I vote for
your bill?
10.Which activity would be the most developmentally appropriate for a first-
grade teacher to include in a unit on the life cycle of plants? - ANSWER-
Planting a bean and observing the stages of growth.
11.A teacher plans to use an online discussion board where students can
respond to open-ended questions about the novel they are reading.
Parents gave permission for this. What is the next step the teacher should
take? - ANSWER-Modeling the types of communication the students
should use.
12.Which approach is the most effective way for a new teacher to improve
implementation of a recently adopted curriculum? - ANSWER-Inviting
another teacher to observe several lessons and give feedback.
, 13.A teacher changes the arrangement of desks in the classroom from rows
to a circle facing the center. What is the primary benefit of the
adjustment? - ANSWER-Maximizing students' opportunities for
interaction and discussion.
14.What is the most effective informal strategy for continuous monitoring of
student learning? - ANSWER-Questioning students during daily class
discussions.
15.After students have taken a summative assessment, which strategy is best
for a teacher to use to provide feedback to students on their progress? -
ANSWER-Discussing the results with students to establish learning
goals.
16.A student qualifies for special education services, the student needs an
IEP. Which THREE people must be involved in developing the plan? -
ANSWER-A special education teacher
A school administrator
A general education teacher
17.Which THREE topics are most appropriate for a beginning teacher to
discuss with a mentor? - ANSWER-The school's attendance and tardiness
policies
Clarification of a topic discussed at a staff meeting
Methods for starting after-school tutoring for struggling students
18.Which strategy will help students enhance their own learning after being
given quality feedback? - ANSWER-Providing students with timely
opportunities to talk with the teacher about their work.
19.A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned
reading. What is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check
whether requiring the purchase is allowable? - ANSWER-Texas
Education Code
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