Effective Classroom Management Strategies, Exams of Organizational Development

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TExES Pedagogy and Professional

Responsibilities (PPR) (160)

Practice Questions - Positive and

Productive Classrooms

Which of the following focuses is most appropriate for supporting a culture of high expectations? A academic awards B growth C testing D grades - ANSWER-growth

The basic needs of a human, such as hunger and thirst, must be met before a person can move onto more complex needs such as safety, belonging, and self-confidence. These ideas are the work of which theorist? A Erikson B Piaget C Skinner D Maslow - ANSWER-Maslow A positive learning environment requires the teachers to have high academic expectations, students that are developmentally responsive, and which of the following to perform successfully? A internet access B personal laptops C

library cards D equitable resources - ANSWER-equitable resources When creating learning centers for a school's early education students, which of the following locations would be most appropriate for an animal- learning center? A next to the playground B next to the production area C next to the library D next to the science lab - ANSWER-next to the science lab A teacher is setting up the classroom at the beginning of the school. The teacher will have two students with physical impairments. Which of the following questions is the most important point for the teacher to consider? A

Does the layout minimize the need for students to get up from their desks? B Is the layout of the room aesthetically pleasing? C Is the layout conducive to group work? D Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the room? - ANSWER-Does the classroom layout allow students to easily navigate the room? If Mr. Melton desires to evaluate the learning environment in his classroom, which of the following would be the most important question to ask himself? A Do I consistently address all my students' intellectual involvement and active learning preferences when I design my lessons? B Have I fully covered the state standards assigned to my subject area? C Do I engage my students in thinking critically and consistently use appropriate wait time?

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Is my personal philosophy toward instruction and continuing education in touch with students of the 21st century? - ANSWER-Do I consistently address all my students' intellectual involvement and active learning preferences when I design my lessons? A fourth-grade science teacher plans an experiment where students can freely manipulate the material, compare progress, and share their conclusions with their classmates. Which of the following is best demonstrated in the teacher's instructional strategy? A Students must have peer interaction to obtain new knowledge. B Active engagement in the instructional activities greatly increases students' learning ability. C The students' ability to learn is greatest when they direct their own learning. D Student involvement in classroom activities increases with a decrease in classroom structure. - ANSWER-Active engagement in the instructional activities greatly increases students' learning ability.

Mrs. Baldor promotes learning when introducing her eighth-grade English class to a short story about fear by asking her students to brainstorm their thoughts on the word "fear." She then lists all their responses on the board. Her reasoning for using this open-ended strategy can best be explained by: A a desire to demonstrate how a word may have many different connotations. B the use of a motivational technique promoting engagement due to common knowledge and experiences, plus the acceptance of all responses. C the fact that all students will be asked to share their thoughts freely, thus enabling a fluency of ideas. D the need for students to demonstrate their knowledge of etymology. - ANSWER-the use of a motivational technique promoting engagement due to common knowledge and experiences, plus the acceptance of all responses. Mr. House is a first-grade teacher and wants to convey high expectations to a student who has significant academic needs. Which of the following approaches would be the best way to achieve this?

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Provide the student with praise and rewards, regardless of performance. B Allow the student to work in a homogeneous group, let the group know of the high expectations, and later follow up the met expectations with praise and rewards. C Sit down with the student and work to help set challenging learning goals. Then, follow up and provide assistance to the child to help in achieving the goals. D Give the student non-accommodated assignments and grade the assignments according to the academic level of the child. - ANSWER-Sit down with the student and work to help set challenging learning goals. Then, follow up and provide assistance to the child to help in achieving the goals. Ms. Craig is a preschool teacher who is getting a new student with mild hearing loss. Which of the following steps would be the most effective way to ensure this student's needs are met? A Seat the student near the teacher during lessons or read-alouds.

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Ask the student to repeat instructions back to ensure that they heard correctly. C Supply the student with a hearing aid. D Ensure that a sign language interpreter is brought in to support the student.

• ANSWER-Seat the student near the teacher during lessons or read-alouds. Which of the following tasks would be appropriate to ask of a paraeducator in a classroom? A providing direct instruction at the beginning of a unit B conducting parent conferences independently C developing lesson plans based on the district's scope and sequence D providing one-on-one tutoring during independent practice time - ANSWER- providing one-on-one tutoring during independent practice time

During a group activity, a first-grade teacher provides verbal reminders informing students when they have ten, five, and two minutes left to complete a task. Which of the following skills is the teacher trying to promote by doing this? A staying on task B perseverance C time management D cooperation - ANSWER-time management An elementary school noticed students were coming to school hungry and having difficulty focusing on classroom activities before lunch. The school put in place free breakfast for all students at the beginning of each day and saw a great improvement in student ability as a result. Which of the following learning theorist's ideas does this example best reflect? A

Watson (behaviorism) B Erickson (stages of development) C Thorndike (connectionism) D Maslow (hierarchy of needs) - ANSWER-Maslow (hierarchy of needs) Before the start of her first year of teaching, a sixth-grade teacher with multiple class periods decides to survey her peer teachers for ways to organize her classes so that appropriate routines and procedures are effective during group work. The experienced teachers offered several suggestions. Which of the following would be the best way to address this important need? A Have name tags on each desk so that students will have to sit alphabetically, and appoint row monitors by putting an asterisk by the name on each front row seat. B Create attractive bulletin boards to instruct students on group-work rules and procedures.

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Place group supplies in a centralized location in the classroom. D Have desks put together in groups of six, and provide labeled color-coded baskets in which each class period is to submit their assignments. - ANSWER- Have desks put together in groups of six, and provide labeled color-coded baskets in which each class period is to submit their assignments. An elementary teacher frequently introduces new concepts and skills during small-group instruction. Which of the following is the greatest benefit to this approach? A Students are able to engage in more productive discussions when they are working in small groups. B It saves instructional time, allowing more time for practicing new skills. C It helps the teacher differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students. D

Students feel more comfortable in a small-group setting. - ANSWER-It helps the teacher differentiate instruction and meet the needs of all students. Which of the following describes a significant problem that will result from a teacher failing to establish a classroom routine at the start of each class? A Students will have difficulty focusing on learning at the beginning of class. B Students will not have a sense of belonging with their peers. C Students will experience an increase in disruptive behavior throughout class. D Students will be unable to complete classroom assignments independently. - ANSWER-Students will have difficulty focusing on learning at the beginning of class. A first-grade teacher writes out the daily class schedule on the board and places large pictures of the activity next to it. By displaying the schedule, the teacher is: A

providing all students with a means to independently prepare for transitions and activities. B using visuals to help shape her lesson planning. C planning out her day to be sure and address all the necessary content. D building a schedule for administration to view if they observe her classroom.

• ANSWER-providing all students with a means to independently prepare for transitions and activities. Which of the following best describes an example of a logical consequence? A A student continues to run in the hallway after being reminded to stop. The teacher talks privately with the student and explains that she will not be able to participate in free-choice stations at the end of the week. B A student pushes other children during a game of tag. As a result, the other children no longer want to include her in the game. C

A student jumps off of the top of a slide at recess. The teacher speaks with the student about the rules and explains that the slide is now off-limits for him for the remainder of that recess. D A teacher notices that a student is playing with his markers during a whole- group lesson. The teacher continues the lesson, but moves to stand next to the student until he puts his markers away. - ANSWER-A student jumps off of the top of a slide at recess. The teacher speaks with the student about the rules and explains that the slide is now off-limits for him for the remainder of that recess. An elementary teacher has created small groups based on reading level for guided-reading instruction. A few weeks after creating the reading groups, the teacher notices that three students seem to be reading at a higher level than the other students in their groups. Which of the following steps should the teacher take to meet the needs of these students? A Allow these students to model appropriate fluency for the other students in their groups. B Reassess the students' reading levels and adjust the groups accordingly.

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Provide these students with independent reading assignments until it is time to adjust all reading groups. D Create an additional reading group comprised of these three students. - ANSWER-Reassess the students' reading levels and adjust the groups accordingly. A first-grade teacher spends much of the first week practicing routines and procedures. Part of the practice is learning specific behaviors for transitioning between activities. Which of the following is the primary goal for this routine? A helping students learn to self-regulate their behaviors B teaching organizational skills C avoiding chaos and confusion D

maximizing time on-task for the class throughout the year - ANSWER- maximizing time on-task for the class throughout the year A teacher would like to increase student participation during a review activity. Which of the following strategies would best accomplish this? A Calling on students at random after providing ample wait time, and allowing peers to expand upon answers. B Offering bonus points to anyone who raises their hands to respond. C Using a timer that rings five seconds after the teacher poses a question, and allowing students to call out answers once the timer rings. D Informing students that they will answer questions in alphabetical order according to last names and allowing as much wait time as needed. - ANSWER-Calling on students at random after providing ample wait time, and allowing peers to expand upon answers. A new freshmen teacher plans to place her class in instructional groups by their achievement scores of last year. She announces that each group will

have different assignments based on their level of past performance. Which of the following would best predict her students' attitudes and behavior using this practice? A The students would look forward to working with the teacher on a one-on- one basis more often than working in a group. B The students would welcome working in groups with their peers. C The students would feel that the teacher does not have very high learning expectations of all of the groups and would feel marginalized. D The students would rise to the occasion and feel comfortable in taking on leadership roles and would achieve success. - ANSWER-The students would feel that the teacher does not have very high learning expectations of all of the groups and would feel marginalized. What role do teachers and parents/guardians play in the academic success of elementary students? A

The adults are responsible for recording or checking grades on the report card. B The adults set high expectations, which help students succeed. C The adults ensure that the students have access to technology. D The adults have minimal impact on student success. - ANSWER-The adults set high expectations, which help students succeed. Ms. Simpson is doing a lesson on peer editing and wants to set the room up in a manner to best facilitate the activity. Which of the following should be her focus? A Face all desk in the same direction, so students are able to see the board for instructions. B Push desks against the walls so students are able to walk around the room and communicate with their peers. C

Place desks in a circle formation so students are able to see and speak to one another. D Put desks in small groups so students can pass papers and have discussions on their work. - ANSWER-Put desks in small groups so students can pass papers and have discussions on their work. Ms. Franklin is a second-grade teacher who is trying to make her lessons more engaging by relating them to her students' interests. Which of the following strategies would be the most effective way for Ms. Franklin to learn more about her students' interests? A Have short one-on-one or small group discussions about what each student enjoys. B Have in-depth conversations with three to four students about their interests. C Ask other teachers what their students are most interested in. D

Search online for the current interests of seven- and eight-year-olds. - ANSWER-Have short one-on-one or small group discussions about what each student enjoys. An elementary classroom has a new student. The teacher realizes it can be a slow process for the new student to be accepted and feel welcomed in a new classroom. Which of the following strategies would best promote the class's acceptance of the new student? A Assign the new student to help in various classroom chores. B Ask each student to interview the new student, then gather the interviews to create a biography. C Create teams of students and assign each team to help the new student learn a classroom activity and daily routine. D Require the new student to stand in front of the class and give a brief autobiography. - ANSWER-Create teams of students and assign each team to help the new student learn a classroom activity and daily routine.

Every Friday, a teacher leaves a note of encouragement on each of his students' desks, and he encourages the students to do the same for their classmates. What is the primary purpose of this? A It cultivates a positive classroom environment. B It acknowledges students' different cultural backgrounds. C It creates a climate of high expectations. D It fosters higher-order thinking skills. - ANSWER-It cultivates a positive classroom environment. Read the information below and answer the questions that follow: Ms. Johnson will be starting her first year as a 6th-grade teacher at Plainfield Middle School this fall. In preparation for the upcoming year, she reads through the school's mission statement and finds the following: "Plainfield Middle School believes it is important for children to be involved and enthusiastic participants in their education. Thus, we encourage students to exercise curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity in an active, collaborative

learning environment. Our teachers demonstrate expertise in their fields and a passion for lifelong learning." Ms. Johnson has been given her own classroom and wants to ensure that the classroom setup promotes active, collaborative learning, as described in the school mission statement. Which of the following classroom setups would be most appropriate? A rows and columns B stadium-style seating C wall- - ANSWER-tables that form small groups Mrs. Parker, an elementary teacher, designs an instructional activity where she will write a common word on the board and a student will think of a synonym of the word. The student will then lead the class in a game of "hangman" with the chosen synonym. In designing this instructional activity, the teacher most likely wanted to: A promote students' ability to apply lessons to everyday life. B

help the students understand the importance of synonyms outside the classroom. C create a positive view of learning in the students' perception. D provide students with an opportunity to be actively engaged in the learning process. - ANSWER-provide students with an opportunity to be actively engaged in the learning process. The purpose of handing out a course syllabus at the beginning of the semester is: A to ensure that all students and parents have the teacher's contact information. B to provide a list of extra credit opportunities. C to provide a list of favorite books of the teacher. D

to inform all students of the course curriculum, expectations, and assignment due dates. - ANSWER-to inform all students of the course curriculum, expectations, and assignment due dates. A student has been acting silly and disrupting class lately. She needs frequent reminders to be on task and it is impacting her academic progress. What is the most appropriate first action in response to these behaviors? A referring the student to the principal B setting up a student-teacher conference C setting up a parent-teacher conference D requesting a behavioral evaluation - ANSWER-setting up a student-teacher conference Which of the following best explains the reason for using homogeneous grouping in the classroom? A

By grouping students accordingly, the teacher can more easily monitor work completion. B By grouping students with varying abilities, the teacher is allowing students to act as peer tutors. C The teacher can provide direct instruction to small groups that meet their current instructional needs. D By grouping students in this manner, the teacher is allowing students to learn new skills from peers. - ANSWER-The teacher can provide direct instruction to small groups that meet their current instructional needs. During the first weeks of school, a first-grade teacher sets aside time for teaching, modeling, and practicing transition procedures during math and reading stations. Which of the following would be the greatest benefit of this activity? A Transitions between stations will run more smoothly, allowing students to direct their focus on the skill or activity at each station. B