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PRAXIS SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE ASSESSMENT (6990)
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PRAXIS: SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSUREASSESSMENT (6990)
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? -
Answers -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? - Answers -
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 - Answers -creating a culture of shared leadership among faculty
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? - Answers -
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
post observation conference? - Answers -Aligning assessments with instructional goals
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new school wide mathematics program
after its first year of implementation. Which of the following statements from the report
best demonstrates the effectiveness of the program? - Answers -"Student benchmark
data indicates that program objectives were met."
This statement most effectively demonstrates the effectiveness of the program,
explaining that benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met
, 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? - Answers -Asking businesses to offer discounts or reward cards to
students who achieve a goal set by the school
Obtaining incentives from local businesses for students to achieve a goal set by the
school (attendance, honor roll, community service, etcet cetera.) is an effective way for
many students to have their achievements celebrated.
A school leader is using data to assess the effectiveness of a volunteer tutoring
program for improving student achievement in reading. Which TWO of the following
types of data best evaluate the success of the initiative? - Answers -1. Scores from
pretests and posttests administered to the students
2. Anecdotal records from the teachers of students who receive tutoring
A school leader hosts a parent meeting to solicit support for a high school senior
internship program with local businesses. Which of the following aspects of the
internship should the school leader communicate as being the primary benefit of the
program? - Answers -Answer: Promoting skills and knowledge in a student's field of
interest
Explanation: Promoting skills and knowledge in the student's field of interest serves as
one of the primary benefits of high school internship programs. These programs help
students engage in work that interests them while developing skills needed for
achieving career goals.
The school leader of a high school allocates time during faculty meetings for teachers to
propose a solution to a school wide problem or to suggest ideas for school
improvement. The practice demonstrates that the school leader has established which
of the following norms in the school? - Answers -Creating a safe environment for risk
taking
Explanation: In order for these regular discussions to be held, the school leader has
established an environment conducive to taking risks and collegiality.
A school leader is using data to assess the effectiveness of a volunteer tutoring
program for improving student achievement in reading. Which TWO of the following
types of data best evaluate the success of the initiative? - Answers -1. Scores from
pretests and posttests administered to the students
2. Anecdotal records from the teachers of students who receive tutoring
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