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Texas Teachers Assessment 6 100questions & answers
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and use of
reinforcement? ANS - *I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often
has trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class
*I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my class. The choir
director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed Merideth working even harder in my math class
the next day
Which of the following describes the way a child can feel in a positive classroom environment? ANS -
Safe, understood, and respected
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has worked to create teacher-student relationships in which
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? ANS - "I've worked hard to create an environment and
relationships in which I neutralize student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow
students to pull me into an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to every
situation."
Which of the following statements falls under the "authoritative management style"? ANS - *Do not
run and keep your hands to yourself.
*Get your papers out and stay in your seat
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
Group of answer choices ANS - How much they will respect their teacher
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
*partial points
,Consider the following quote:"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop
self-management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders, punishing, or
reporting kids. It leverages cooperation and commitment by offering some control and autonomy within
a structure that protects the teacher's ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein,
2011)Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom? ANS - "In my classroom I am
very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and never comparing them to one another."
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements used by teachers in
classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable statement and gives the students choice.
From the list below, choose the gold statements: ANS - *I'll dismiss the class for lunch once all
notebooks are put away neatly
*I'll give full credit to labs completed on time and partial credit to those turned in late
Why, according to Bob Sornson, is empathy preferable to sympathy when working with students to build
a positive classroom environment? ANS - Empathy from teachers allows students to feel as though they
are understood.
According to Fred Jones, "Proactive management is more than a set of procedures. It is a mindset. It is
the way a person thinks when success is not negotiable, and it just happens to be easier in the long run."
(Jones 2007) Which of the following teachers takes a proactive mindset? ANS - "I've set up a learning
environment where students know as they arrive they are to get their notebooks, sharpen their pencil,
take their seat, and begin working on the warm up before the tardy bell rings."
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority in the classroom? ANS -
*They learn how to be self-determining learners.
*They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
*They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should be a priority according
to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert? ANS - Safety and structure
How does a strong classroom management plan allow for the teaching and learning of content? ANS -
Classroom management gives students the structure they need in order to engage in academic lessons.
, When considering a classroom management plan for any age of students, what type of plan should a
new teacher develop? ANS - Teachers should create a management plan that prevents student
behavior issues.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and group focus? ANS -
In my classroom I prefer to manage behaviors through active participation and holding all students
accountable. I use a "popsicle stick randomizer" and draw names so students never know who will be
called on next.
In which of the following situations should a teacher use an authoritative classroom management style?
ANS - A teacher should turn to an authoritative style when a student is talking to another student during
direct instruction and stand close to them (proximity control)
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors? ANS - *Lack
of organization
*Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
*Poorly planned and delivered instruction
*Partial points
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate her understanding of the power of building
positive interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom community? ANS - *"I view my classroom as
a democracy where students have a voice. Yes, I take a leadership and guiding role, but I try to make it
clear from day one that all student voices are valued."
*"In my government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events the government is
tackling. I believe that when they step outside of themselves they are able to understand the
complexities of government but also realize the power of all individuals within a group."
Which of the following explanations provides a strong support of the role of active listening in the
classroom? ANS - *Teachers are able to gain insight into why students misbehave or struggle in
academics.
*Teachers are able to reinforce that they care about their students.
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