TExES PPR (160) practice questions and
Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step to take if a teacher is concerned that a
student is suffering from abuse?
A. Calling the parents for a conference to discuss the suspicions
B. Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
C. Sharing the concerns with the designated school personnel
D. Asking the student pointed questions to ensure that all is well at home Correct Ans-B.
Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an Individualized
Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following people must be involved in developing
the plan?
A. A special education teacher
B. A school administrator
C. A social worker
D. A counselor
E. A general education teacher Correct Ans-A. A special education teacher
B. A school administrator
,E. A general education teacher
A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading. Which of the
following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check whether requiring the
purchase is allowable?
A. Texas Education Code
B. Copyright law
C. Educators' Code of Ethics
D. Acceptable use policy Correct Ans-A. Texas Education Code
Which of the following is a primary concern for the teacher to address when evaluating
objective 2 of the unit?
A. The desired outcome is not directly measurable.
B. The student action is not appropriate for a group activity.
C. The intended action does not meet the goal of the project.
D. The proposed objective does not require higher-level thinking. Correct Ans-A. The desired
outcome is not directly measurable.
Which of the following will best ensure the proper classroom climate for objective 5?
A. Discussing the importance of professional attire for the activity
B. Having the students agree to ground rules for the activity
, C. Allowing students to rearrange the room to resemble a legislative chamber
D. Showing students a video of a famous debate that occurred in a legislative session Correct
Ans-B. Having the students agree to ground rules for the activity
Which of the following statements is the best way to express the desired outcome of objective 3
in a lesson plan?
A. Students will be able to outline the process involved in drafting legislation for consideration.
B. Students will understand the collaborative part of the legislative process.
C. Students will appreciate the complexities of the legislative process.
D. Students will be able to draft a piece of legislation to present for debate. Correct Ans-D.
Students will be able to draft a piece of legislation to present for debate.
Which of the following questions is best designed to elicit student responses that demonstrate
mastery of both components of objective 4?
A. What is the main objective of your bill?
B. Why should I vote for your bill?
C. Where did you find the information you used to draft your bill?
D. Who else supports this bill? Correct Ans-B. Why should I vote for your bill?
Answers
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step to take if a teacher is concerned that a
student is suffering from abuse?
A. Calling the parents for a conference to discuss the suspicions
B. Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
C. Sharing the concerns with the designated school personnel
D. Asking the student pointed questions to ensure that all is well at home Correct Ans-B.
Reporting the suspicions to the child protective services agency
A student qualifies for special education services, and the student needs an Individualized
Education Program (IEP). Which THREE of the following people must be involved in developing
the plan?
A. A special education teacher
B. A school administrator
C. A social worker
D. A counselor
E. A general education teacher Correct Ans-A. A special education teacher
B. A school administrator
,E. A general education teacher
A teacher wants to require students to purchase a novel for an assigned reading. Which of the
following is the most appropriate source for the teacher to check whether requiring the
purchase is allowable?
A. Texas Education Code
B. Copyright law
C. Educators' Code of Ethics
D. Acceptable use policy Correct Ans-A. Texas Education Code
Which of the following is a primary concern for the teacher to address when evaluating
objective 2 of the unit?
A. The desired outcome is not directly measurable.
B. The student action is not appropriate for a group activity.
C. The intended action does not meet the goal of the project.
D. The proposed objective does not require higher-level thinking. Correct Ans-A. The desired
outcome is not directly measurable.
Which of the following will best ensure the proper classroom climate for objective 5?
A. Discussing the importance of professional attire for the activity
B. Having the students agree to ground rules for the activity
, C. Allowing students to rearrange the room to resemble a legislative chamber
D. Showing students a video of a famous debate that occurred in a legislative session Correct
Ans-B. Having the students agree to ground rules for the activity
Which of the following statements is the best way to express the desired outcome of objective 3
in a lesson plan?
A. Students will be able to outline the process involved in drafting legislation for consideration.
B. Students will understand the collaborative part of the legislative process.
C. Students will appreciate the complexities of the legislative process.
D. Students will be able to draft a piece of legislation to present for debate. Correct Ans-D.
Students will be able to draft a piece of legislation to present for debate.
Which of the following questions is best designed to elicit student responses that demonstrate
mastery of both components of objective 4?
A. What is the main objective of your bill?
B. Why should I vote for your bill?
C. Where did you find the information you used to draft your bill?
D. Who else supports this bill? Correct Ans-B. Why should I vote for your bill?
