Classroom Management and Effective Teaching Practices, Exams of Advanced Education

Download Classroom Management and Effective Teaching Practices and more Exams Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! CPACE (California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPAC) Content) Practice Questions and answers new update 2024 CPACE (California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPAC) Content) Practice Questions and answers new update 2024 What is the Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010? A. An amendment to the California Education Code that changed the required birthday for admission to kindergarten and first grade and established a transitional kindergarten program beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. B. An amendment to the California Education Code that changed the maximum hours kindergarteners could attend school from 4 hours to 5 hours per day. C. An amendment to the California Education Code requiring that kindergarten classes must have sufficient textbooks or instructional materials for students to use in class and take home. D. An amendment to the California Education Code requiring incoming kindergartners to take the English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC). - CORRECT ANSWER A. An amendment to the California Education Code that changed the required birthday for admission to kindergarten and first grade and established a transitional kindergarten program beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. Of the following arguments, which one does not support schools in allowing students to bring their own devices (BYOD) for use in classroom learning? A. BYOD affords schools the opportunity to teach appropriate use of technology. B. BYOD gives students access to eBooks. C. Teachers will require training to support BYOD. A. district board of education B. state education agency C. state legislature D. U.S. Department of Education - CORRECT ANSWER A. district board of education ___________ is a form of bias where the school administrator has a preferred alternative and as a result only searches for information that supports this choice. A. Incrementalizing B. Bolstering the alternative C. Heuristics D. Satisficing - CORRECT ANSWER B. Bolstering the alternative Mr. Orozco is the chair of the special education department in a small, rural junior/senior high school. At his regular bimonthly departmental meetings he presents issues that need to be discussed and decided upon by the department members. These meetings often result in openly hostile verbal exchanges and very rarely are they able to come to a consensus on anything. Mr. Orozco has concluded that he must work on team building if anything is to be accomplished this year. Which of the following should he focus on first? A. Publicly acknowledging specific contributions that each person has made to the special education department. B. Holding a potluck dinner at a member's home to allow the group to build relationships outside of school. C. Giving each person a copy of his/her job description, bringing special attention to their departmental responsibilities. D. Creating a shared vision for the department with tan - CORRECT ANSWER D. Creating a shared vision for the department with tangible goals and behavioral norms. In Everson v. Board of Education the Supreme court held that public tax money could be used to transport students to religious schools on the basis of the _____________. A. right of parents to choose how to educate their children B. First Amendment of the Constitution C. child benefit theory D. separation of church and state - CORRECT ANSWER C. child benefit theory The "Parent Empowerment" law (Article 3 of SBX54) allows parents to "trigger" change in their child's school. If the majority of parents at a school sign a petition they will be given the option of all of the following reforms EXCEPT: A. They may send their child to another public school. B. They may convert the existing school into a charter school. C. They may obtain funding to home-school their child. D. The child may receive a scholarship to go to a private school. - CORRECT ANSWER C. They may obtain funding to home-school their child. Leading and Learning by Walking Around (LLBWA) is a strategy that involves using short time segments to get out of the office and get a feel for what is going on in a school. What is one benefit of using this method to assess the culture and climate of a school? A. It helps new students and staff to become familiar with the school administration. B. It provides an opportunity for holistic observation of school culture and climate. C. It is a low-key way to make sure that school policies are being enforced. D. It offers chances to gather information to use in formal teacher evaluations. - CORRECT ANSWER B. It provides an opportunity for holistic observation of school culture and climate. A(n) ___________ is an ideal way that a school can communicate behavioral norms to students by clearly explaining codes of conduct, student rights and responsibilities, unacceptable behavior, and procedures for due process and appeals. A. school board policy B. student handbook C. education code Which of the following is NOT an attribute of a highly effective teacher? A. The teacher regularly begins each lesson with review. B. The teacher uses whole-class instruction most of the time. C. The teacher has an orderly classroom. D. The teacher regularly communicates with parents. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The teacher uses whole- class instruction most of the time. _______________ is the step in the clinical supervision process where the teacher takes ownership of the process and decides what should be observed. A. The Pre-observation Conference B. The Observation C. Individual Reflection by Supervisor and Teacher D. The Post-observation Conference - CORRECT ANSWER A. The Pre-observation Conference Of the following, the best argument for implementing the Common Core State Standards in place of the California Content Standards is that A. California Content Standards are over a decade old and no longer relevant to today's students. B. Common Core State Standards allow for both vertical and horizontal articulation between subjects and grade levels. C. Common Core State Standards foster 21st Century Skills that provide for lifetime student success. D. Having all the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they choose a different school or move to a different state. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Common Core State Standards foster 21st Century Skills that provide for lifetime student success. The 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) introduced important changes in the provision of special education services for students with disabilities. It requires that students with disabilities have access to, involvement in, and progress in the _______________. A. goals on their IEPs B. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) C. school physical education program D. general curriculum - CORRECT ANSWER D. general curriculum A ___________ is a small learning community within a high school that brings together school and the world of work often engaging students who would otherwise be indifferent to, or possibly even drop out of, school. A. career academy B. professional cohort C. magnet school D. regional occupational program incorrect - CORRECT ANSWER A. career academy Which of the following is an example of systems thinking in practice? A. The teachers in a high school meet by content area to facilitate long-term curriculum planning. B. A superintendent meets with representatives from all levels of the educational system to hear their concerns. C. The seventh grade team in a middle school creates a comprehensive unit of study of the oceans. D. Community stakeholders are surveyed about their views on the effectiveness of the educational system. - CORRECT ANSWER C. The seventh grade team in a middle school creates a comprehensive unit of study of the oceans. A high school principal is contemplating changing her high school's current schedule of daily class periods of 45 minutes each to alternating blocks of 90 minutes. According to research, what impact would a change to block scheduling have on teacher behavior and, in turn, student learning? A. Teachers will have more time to lecture and the students will learn more content. B. Student achievement will decline because they will miss more when they are absent. B. Implementation C. Continuation D. Outcome - CORRECT ANSWER C. Continuation Karen, a new middle school principal, reviews the student data to prepare for the upcoming year. She notices that the number of English Language Learners (ELs) has experienced a dramatic increase. In an attempt to support her staff in teaching this changing population, Karen offers staff development opportunities to visit other schools with similar demographics and learn new strategies for teaching ELs. When she offers these options she receives feedback along the lines of, "What we're doing works for us. Thanks for the opportunity, but we're fine." What might be the reason for the staff's apparent resistance? A. The purpose of the staff development has not been made clear. B. The present situation seems satisfactory. C. There is excessive work pressure involved. D. Karen's appeal is based on her own personal agenda. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The present situation seems satisfactory. Conducting a needs analysis is a way for schools to identify their strengths and weaknesses. All of the following are reliable sources of information/data EXCEPT: A. The standardized test scores for the last 3 years. B. The result of a community perception survey. C. The complaints most often reported to the principal. D. Exit interviews with graduates of the school. - CORRECT ANSWER C. The complaints most often reported to the principal. A(n) __________ is anyone who is invested in the success of a school/school system. A. stakeholder B. community advocate C. constituent D. administrator - CORRECT ANSWER A. stakeholder A school instructional coach uses the results for the state-mandated writing test to evaluate the effectiveness of a new method for teaching writing. To best ensure that the new method is aligned with state standards, a more in-depth analysis of which of the following should occur? A. The current year of norm-referenced assessments for language arts. B. Multiple years of results of students who were taught writing using the former method. C. Multiple years of classroom-level assessment results and district benchmark results. D. The current year of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) language arts results. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Multiple years of classroom-level assessment results and district benchmark results. Which of the following is the most important reason for putting systems in place for monitoring and revising school programs, plans and opportunities? A. ESSA requires a monitoring and revising system as part of any school improvement plan. B. The school community can quickly identify discrepancies between current and desired outcomes. C. All strategic plans include a monitoring and revising system as an integral part of the plan. D. Monitoring and revising systems help schools decide whether to continue a program, plan or activity. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The school community can quickly identify discrepancies between current and desired outcomes. All of the following are examples of institutional bias EXCEPT: A. "Cyber-bullying" between an 8th grader and a 6th grader in a middle school. B. Utilizing assessments that are proven to be biased against students from a certain cultural minority group. C. Not allowing a homosexual student to bring a date to the school dance. D. Requiring a severely obese student to meet the same requirements as other students to pass a physical education class. - CORRECT ANSWER A. "Cyber-bullying" between an 8th grader and a 6th grader in a middle school. A. Creating digital recordings of teacher evaluations to review later B. Mandating the use of digital resources rather than traditional texts C. Using PowerPoint Presentations during parent meetings D. Entering observation data and other notes into a mobile device - CORRECT ANSWER D. Entering observation data and other notes into a mobile device An administrative team that employs a problem-solving model to address overrepresentation of students from a particular cultural background in special education programs would initiate their efforts to address the issue by analyzing: A. assessment instruments used to evaluate students for special education services B. student performance expectations associated with the local curriculum C. interventions utilized with students in the general education classroom prior to referral to special education D. procedures currently employed to determine grade level placement - CORRECT ANSWER C. interventions utilized with students in the general education classroom prior to referral to special education Research has shown that the primary purpose of having educators regularly engage in activities that result in professional growth is to: A. identify the most efficient and effective way to educate instructional staff. B. develop educators' skills and knowledge to improve student achievement. C. implement needed improvements to achieve school-site and district goals. D. create solutions to persistent and pervasive school-based challenges. - CORRECT ANSWER B. develop educators' skills and knowledge to improve student achievement. One way education leaders can promote continuous professional growth is to support teachers in creating a personal professional growth plan. What is the greatest benefit for teachers who have such a plan? A. The plan provides a point of reference to measure against throughout the year. B. The plan supports teachers in taking ownership of their own professional growth. C. The plan gives supervisors more information to use during teachers' evaluations. D. The plan protects teachers from future disciplinary actions if problems arise. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The plan supports teachers in taking ownership of their own professional growth. Driven by desired results Focused on specific standards Collaborative by design Integrated into school and classroom planning Linked to best practices in day-to-day work The descriptions above are characteristics of effective_____________. A. long-range planning B. curriculum development and revision C. professional development programs D. teacher supervision - CORRECT ANSWER C. professional development programs In order for professional learning communities (PLCs) to be successful, educational leaders must provide staff members with tangible support that demonstrates that collaborative work is actually an important part of school culture. Which of the following is an example of tangible support? A. The principal places collaborative time at the end of the faculty meeting agenda. B. The principal attends trainings with staff members. C. The principal posts a written list of behavioral norms in a prominent place. D. Staff members are required to submit detailed minutes of their PLC time. - CORRECT ANSWER B. The principal attends trainings with staff members. Do teachers respect one another's dignity and ideas? Do teachers have a high level of personal regard for one another both personally and professionally? Do teachers believe their colleagues are competent and willing to perform their jobs effectively? Can teachers count on each other to keep their word? B. Utilizing staff development funds to give the support providers more release time. C. Providing opportunities for teachers other than the support provider to mentor the novice teachers. D. Re-assigning all of the participating teachers to a single support provider. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Providing opportunities for teachers other than the support provider to mentor the novice teachers. All of the following are ways that technology can be used to support teacher professional development EXCEPT: A. Installing interactive white boards in every classroom. B. Providing free online training and tutorials. C. Using video-conferencing to work with teachers at other school sites. D. Creating an on-line professional portfolio to track progress in individual growth. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Installing interactive white boards in every classroom. The chief reason that school administrators should create time for staff development within the school day is ______________. A. it saves money that could be spent on other things such as instructional materials. B. it is more positively received by the public and convenient for parents and guardians. C. it allows for teacher support, collaboration and trying new skills in context. D. teachers resent using personal time for professional growth. - CORRECT ANSWER C. it allows for teacher support, collaboration and trying new skills in context. The California Public Employees Relations Board (PERB) has the authority to ______________. A. enforce collective bargaining agreements of labor unions B. grant punitive damages to prevailing parties in disputes C. issue orders to accomplish the purposes and policies of the statutes it administers D. resolve pay and overtime issues for public sector employees - CORRECT ANSWER C. issue orders to accomplish the purposes and policies of the statutes it administers The function of the Human Resources Department in a school district would ordinarily NOT include which of the following? A. Observing and assessing student learning. B. Recruiting new teachers and support staff. C. Organizing staff development trainings. D. Maintaining records on teachers' credential status. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Observing and assessing student learning. All of the following factors have been cited as impacting teacher retention EXCEPT: A. lack of administrative support B. lack of adequate teacher compensation C. lack of affordable housing within the district D. lack of adequate preparation - CORRECT ANSWER C. lack of affordable housing within the district The Title IX portion of the Education Amendments of 1972 addresses sex discrimination in which of the following educational activities? I. School Athletics II. School Band III. School Fraternities and Sororities IV. Academic classes A. Only I What is the purpose of school districts having outside experts such as certified public accountant (CPA) firms or bank examiners perform an external audit? A. To prepare the school district's financial reports that must be submitted to the State Superintendent of Schools. B. To verify that the district has followed generally accepted financial principles and applied them correctly when preparing its own financial statements. C. To prepare the paperwork necessary for the school to report its financial dealings to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). D. To ensure that the district is following state regulations and in turn maintaining the funding needed to operate the district. - CORRECT ANSWER B. To verify that the district has followed generally accepted financial principles and applied them correctly when preparing its own financial statements. An "acceptable use policy" is created by school districts to regulate A. how the community is allowed to utilize school facilities. B. the operating procedures for school libraries. C. the expected behavior of anyone using the district's technology. D. how students use school-issued textbooks and supplies. - CORRECT ANSWER C. the expected behavior of anyone using the district's technology. During a random search, administrators find small cellophane bags containing a variety of prescription pills in a student's P.E. locker. According to the school handbook, one of the consequences is a ten-day suspension from school. In accordance with the Goss v. Lopez decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, school leaders are obligated to do which of the following before imposing a suspension? A. Submit a detailed report about the way the locker search was conducted. B. Provide the student a juvenile-court system attorney free of cost. C. Arrange for a hearing where all sides, including the student's, have an opportunity to be heard. D. Prepare a comprehensive independent study packet for the work the student will miss. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Arrange for a hearing where all sides, including the student's, have an opportunity to be heard. A school leader would like the community to better understand the implications of the shift to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Which of the following techniques most effectively communicates this information to the public? A. Publishing the results of a survey asking the public what they know about CCSS. B. Contributing to a series of brief articles in the local newspaper about CCSS. C. Placing a "Frequently Asked Questions about CCSS" link on the school's web site. D. Scheduling town hall meetings for interested parties to learn more about the CCSS. - CORRECT ANSWER B. Contributing to a series of brief articles in the local newspaper about CCSS. The PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association) at an elementary school invites the new principal to attend an open forum meeting. Prior to attending, the principal hears from several different sources that the PTSA has a history of poor relationships with the school's administration. Further investigation reveals that the association's leadership has undermined proposals made by previous principals. At the meeting, the principal should A. listen intently to all speakers and note recurring subjects or a common thread in the dialogue. B. dominate the discussion by aggressively putting forth her agenda. C. give compliments to the group and look for frequent opportunities during the meeting to affirm its importance. D. prepare to make a quick exit if any part of the gathering becomes tense or otherwise uncomfortable. - CORRECT ANSWER A. listen intently to all speakers and note recurring subjects or a common thread in the dialogue. A principal in a suburban elementary school would like to reduce the amount of gossip and incorrect information that seems to abound around any significant school issue. What action listed below would best assist her in achieving this goal? A. Conducting an investigation to discover the chief culprits in the spreading of rumors. B. Sending out a monthly newsletter so people have a consistent source of trustworthy information. C. Assigning a staff member the job of spokesperson so that people know who to consult when questions arise. D. Releasing as much information as possible, within legal constraints, as soon as issues arise. - CORRECT ANSWER D. Releasing as much information as possible, within legal constraints, as soon as issues arise. A principal in a large middle school would like to access additional resources to support her school in achieving its vision of achievement for all students. What action listed below would best assist her in achieving this goal? A. Conducting a public relations campaign informing the community of the vision and asking for donations. B. Holding a substantial fundraising event involving all community stakeholders. C. Performing extensive internet searches on alternative sources of funding for schools. D. Giving release time and funding to instructional and support staff who are willing to learn and use effective grant writing techniques. - CORRECT ANSWER D. Giving release time and funding to instructional and support staff who are willing to learn and use effective grant writing techniques. A middle school principal wishes to support incoming 6th graders in having a seamless transition from elementary school to middle school. He meets with the principals of his "feeder" elementary schools and they decide to engage in joint professional development for the instructional staff at their respective schools. Which of the following support structures will best meet their needs? A. Lesson Study Teams B. Collaborative Cohorts C. Professional Learning Communities D. Vertical Teaming - CORRECT ANSWER D. Vertical Teaming Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider in utilizing the services of various community agencies? A. Are the provided services equally accessible to all students? B. Do the services the community agency provides support the goals of the school? C. Is interaction with the community agency controversial? D. How have other schools utilized the services of the community agency? - CORRECT ANSWER B. Do the services the community agency provides support the goals of the school? How does the integration of programs and services make more funding available for schools to use to meet students' needs? A. The federal government automatically provides matching funds to schools that work together with other community organizations. B. Saved categorical funds such as those from Title I and the School Lunch program can be redirected to other programs as needed. C. Money saved by joint purchasing and streamlining administration can be used to fund innovations. D. Privately funded grants are provided to any community that can demonstrate successful integration of programs and services. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Money saved by joint purchasing and streamlining administration can be used to fund innovations.