Praxis 5412 Actual Exam 2024 | Praxis 5412
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The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which
have shown a steady decline for the last few years. The chairperson
of the reading department asks the school leader for assistance in
identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the
following data will be most important for the school leader to suggest
that the chairperson share in guiding the department's instructional
decisions? -ANSWER-Subskill reading assessment scores
A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from
school after another violent incident. Because of the student's
repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion. Which of
the following actions should the school leader take before the
expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with due process? -
ANSWER-Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the
accusations and evidence gathered
During an annual review of school programs, a school leader asks
committee members to refer to the school improvement plan while
reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action,
the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of
-ANSWER-analyzing accomplishments against a benchmark
A small district plans to implement a computer-based student
information system (SISS I S). Teachers in the elementary school
express concern about the requirement that student data will have to
be entered on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by
the school leader best helps address the teachers' resistance? -
,ANSWER-Using a survey to determine how teachers currently monitor
and report student progress
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson
plan indicates that the learning objective is teaching students to add
fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions,
followed by guided and independent practice using several problems.
The teacher provides students with feedback and support as they
work. At the close of the lesson, the teacher provides each student
with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to
reduce to the lowest common denominator.
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target
in the teacher's postobservation conference? -ANSWER-Aligning
assessments with instructional goals
The school leader of a middle school wants to assess the
effectiveness of a new science curriculum that has been in place in
seventh grade for one year. Which of the following methods will
provide the school leader with the most valuable data? -ANSWER-
Comparing the performance of seventh graders on the annual state
science assessment with the performance of previous seventh
graders
A school leader is working with the campus planning committee to
develop a new strategic plan to better focus its efforts. The school
leader wants the planning committee to begin by identifying the
current state of school programs and campus culture. Which THREE
of the following questions are best to ask to help the school leader
address this goal? -ANSWER-What are our strengths and
weaknesses?
What resources do we have to work with?
,What resources do we have to work with?
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new schoolwide
mathematics program after its first year of implementation. Which of
the following statements from the report best demonstrates the
effectiveness of the program? -ANSWER-"Student benchmark data
indicates that program objectives were met."
When acting as a cultural leader, a school leader focuses on -
ANSWER-enhancing student achievement by seeking to develop a
community with a common purpose
Which of the following is the best reason for a school leader to ask
teachers, parents, and other community members for suggestions to
improve teaching and learning at the school? -ANSWER-To build a
shared vision among various stakeholders
School leaders can best empower teachers to bring about positive
change in their schools by -ANSWER-promoting a culture that
encourages teacher leadership
A school leader of an urban school strives to hire faculty and staff who
will have a positive influence on the social, emotional, and academic
achievements of students of all backgrounds. Which of the following
approaches best supports the leader's goal? -ANSWER-Seeking and
embracing diversification in the recruitment pool
A facilities audit of a middle school indicates widespread problems
with the building's internal systems and structure. The estimated cost
of remedying the problems far exceeds the school's annual allotment
for maintenance and operations. Which of the following is the school
leader's most appropriate response to the information in the audit? -
, ANSWER-Discussing the feasibility of a bond election with the
superintendent
The school leaders of elementary, middle, and high schools in a
district set a goal of working together to decrease dropout rates
among at-risk students. Which of the following will most effectively
facilitate meeting the goal? -ANSWER-Establishing a professional
learning community (PLCP L C) in which school leaders will examine
data, propose and test solutions, and track progress
Which of the following actions best demonstrates a school leader's
commitment to building leadership capacity among the staff? -
ANSWER-Creating opportunities for staff to participate in collaborative
decision making
A school leader works with a committee of stakeholders to craft a new
school vision statement. The most effective first step the school leader
can take to support the committee's work is to -ANSWER-facilitate
dialogue to eliminate obstacles and validate committee members'
thoughts
A representative of the chamber of commerce asks the leader of a
high school how the business community can partner with the school
to acknowledge the accomplishments of individual students. Which of
the following is the school leader's best recommendation? -ANSWER-
Asking businesses to offer discounts or reward cards to students who
achieve a goal set by the school
Security-camera footage informs a school leader that the industrial
arts teacher, Mr. Grayson, has been taking home power tools at the
end of each week and bringing them back a few days later. When the
leader questions Mr. Grayson, he explains that he is borrowing the
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