PPR Exam Study Questions with Answers
Which of the following demonstrates an effective community-based partnership with a local elementary school? - Answer-A local veterinarian clinic committing to coming to the school to teach students about caring for and being safe around animals.
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PPR Exam Study Questions with
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Which of the following demonstrates an effective community-based partnership with a
local elementary school? - Answer-A local veterinarian clinic committing to coming to
the school to teach students about caring for and being safe around animals.
Ms. Salazar teaches English to families for which English is a second language, two
Saturdays out of the month. These events form string parent teacher bonds. What does
this illustrate about Ms. Salazar's professional commitment to the community? - Answer-
She understands how to appropriately interact with families of diverse backgrounds
Mrs. Bauer has been very concerned about Vadim a student in her 10th grade English
class that has recently moved to the US from Russia. His English is good and he
already seems to be popular with other students. However he has turned in few of his
assignments is constantly late for class and when he is in class he is either non-
responsive or rude. Mrs. Bauer has already spoken to Vadim about his conduct and has
predicted failure many times but he makes excuse after excuse for not turning in his
work. He doesn't seem to care that he is failing and has indicated that his parents won't
care either. Vadim says his parents only want him to be old enough to leave school and
work. Mrs. Bauer has tried to call Vadim's parents for a conference but realized that
they would not be able to communicate in English. How could Mrs. Bauer best solve this
problem? - Answer-The teacher should arrange for a translator to contact Vadim's
parents and set up a conference
Communication - Answer-1. Emails
2. conferences
Characteristics - Answer-1.Single-parent home
2. Both parents deceased
Needs - Answer-1.Shelter
2. food
Mr. Murray a high school principal at Believers are Achievers Preparatory School of Arts
challenged all high school teachers to strongly encourage parents to be active
participants in student learning. Mr. Murray is persuaded that parents that are active
partners in the learning of their children will ensure the best possible education
experience for their children. What would be the best way for teachers to communicate
this information to parents in order to achieve Mr. Murray's goal? - Answer-Teachers
should communicate with families on a regular basis students progress, test dates,
projects deadlines, the expectations for students academic performance and respond to
their concerns.
,Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an effective use of a portfolio for
professional growth? - Answer-A practitioner collects artifacts related to teaching
practices to use over time or to help with job interviews
Action research is one way to understand teaching and to solve problems related to
learning. Which of the following describes action research? - Answer-Action research is
a classroom-based study conducted by the teacher
Mrs. McCaffery a health teacher is discussing the typical sequence of physical
development in adolescence with her middle school students. Shes aware that the
timing and rate at which puberty occurs vary widely. these differences mean that some
of Mrs. McCaffery's students may be completely mature while others have not begun
puberty.
As a health teacher Mrs. McCaffery is likely to be aware that nutritional deficiencies
among her students are- - Answer-more common among girls than boys
Which of the following is the most accurate predictor of academic success? - Answer-
Socioeconomic status
Mrs. Lamont needs to assess progress in the writing skills for her second-grade
students. Which of the following are appropriate assessment tools for her to use? -
Answer-Work samples
Portfolios
checklists
rubrics
observation
An effectively delivered lesson brings closure to students. Which of the following are
benefits of providing closure in a lesson for middle grade students? - Answer-Confirm
understanding of what was learned
Self-assess understanding of what was taught
Share learning with peers
Reinforce the concepts which were taught
Reflect on how they engaged with the learning
An ELL who is at an intermediate level of proficiency listens as a teacher provides
instructions about an assignment. If the ELL did not understand the instructions, the
ELL at this level of proficiency will most likely- - Answer-have the ability to seek
clarification from the teacher in English. T
The fourth grade teacher wants her ELLs to feel comfortable sharing aloud during
classroom discussions. Which of the following strategies would best support the ELLs
speaking skills? - Answer-Incorporate think pair-share activities into classroom practices
so students have an opportunity to interact with another student prior to whole-class
sharing.
, An ELL who is at an advanced high level of language proficiency is preparing a report
on a historical figure. The teacher would most likely expect the ELLs report to- -
Answer-Include grade-level content presented with few language related errors.
A teacher has a new student in the classroom who is reading at an intermediate level of
proficiency. The teacher listens to the student reads in order to assess reading ability
and comprehension. Which of the following is most likely a true statement about the
student? - Answer-The learner will have the ability to read and understand simple high
frequency English used in routine academic and social contexts.
A teacher works with an ELL who is reading at the beginning level of proficiency. The
teacher provides the student with text written in English to read aloud. Which of the
following is not a true statement about the student? - Answer-The student comprehends
grade-level text only if provided enough time to read the text slowly.
A teacher has an ELL who exhibits the following characteristics:
Can participate in most writing activities, with second-language acquisition support.
Uses predominately grade appropriate English to write, using some detail.
With support from the teacher has an emerging ability to express herself using self-
generated connected text.
Which of the following levels of proficiency best describes the student? - Answer-
Advanced
The proficiency levels of beginning intermediate advanced and advanced high are- -
Answer-inclusive of listening, speaking, reading and writing
The ELL works toward proficiency in listening and speaking. which of the following must
ELLs acquire?
1. Academic language proficiency in English needed to think critically understand new
concepts process complex academic material and interact and communicate in
academic settings.
2. cross curricular linguistics and knowledge of the TEKS
3. Advanced proficiency in language - Answer-1 & 2
Mr. Salim teaches in an urban middle school where the principle has asked teachers to
make a special effort to meet the needs of all students especially those with varying
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