PPR EC 12 160 PEDAGOGY AND PROFESSIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD
STUDY GUIDE TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREPARATION GRADED A+
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for assisting
English language learners (ELLs) at the beginning level of
proficiency with reading content-specific material?
A. Providing instruction on text-based academic vocabulary prior to
reading
B. Requiring students to develop outlines of the text in English while
reading
C. Having students read content material aloud in groups with other
ELLs
D. Providing students with parallel texts in English and their native
language - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Providing instruction on text-
based academic vocabulary prior to reading
Option A is correct because providing instruction on content specific
vocabulary has been proven
to help both ELLs and native speakers acquire new vocabulary and
comprehend content instruction.
Option B is incorrect because note taking is not appropriate for
beginning ELLs, as they lack the
language skills to take notes in a second language. Option C is
incorrect because ELLs at this level
will most likely lack the language skills to comprehend content-
specific texts. Option D is incorrect because although providing
,information in students' native language may help with their content
knowledge, it will not help them with language acquisition.
A school district has implemented a bring-your-own-device (BYOD)
policy, which allows students to use their Internet-capable personal
devices in class with
teacher permission. Teachers are planning to have students use the
devices for end-of-chapter quizzes. Which of the following is the
most appropriate way for
the teachers to ensure that students who do not own personal devices
can participate?
A. Requiring all students to answer the quizzes on paper and to
submit the paper
B. Providing loaner devices from school inventories that are capable
of accessing the quizzes
C. Asking students to share their devices with students who do not
own a device
D. Telling students about activities in advance and requiring them to
borrow or
rent a device - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Providing loaner devices from
school inventories that are capable of accessing the quizzes
Option B is correct because it provides each student with the
opportunity to participate in the
activity using a basic device fulfilling the original purpose of the
activity: informal assessment and student engagement. Option A is
incorrect because it does not provide an equal opportunity for all
students to participate in the activity using
,technology. Option C is incorrect because it can identify inequities
between students in the area of
personal devices. Additionally, students may not be able to share
devices because of parental concerns or liability issues. Option D is
incorrect because it requires students to provide technology to
participate in class activities. Science is not a course of study that
requires
payment for materials in the classroom.
A social studies teacher is planning a unit for National Hispanic
Heritage month. Which of the following activities will best engage
kinesthetic learners?
A. Observing performers model dances from different regions of
Mexico
B. Creating masks like those traditionally used in the Ponce Carnival
in Puerto Rico
C. Identifying important geographical features on a map of Argentina
D. Comparing the monetary system of Colombia to that of the United
States - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Creating masks like those
traditionally used in the Ponce Carnival in Puerto Rico
Option B is correct because it allows the students to work with their
hands, which is appealing for a
kinesthetic learner; it also integrates the arts. Option A is incorrect
because, though it integrates social studies and the arts, it does not
incorporate the student's bodies in the dance movements. Watching
the dance is passive. Option C is incorrect because it incorporates
other subjects in the social studies lesson but does not involve hands-
on learning. Option D is incorrect because comparing the two
, monetary systems is a paper-and-pencil activity is not a hands-on
activity.
Option B is correct because state law mandates that anyone who
suspects child abuse or neglect must report it to appropriate
authorities immediately. Option A is incorrect because contacting the
parents may bring repercussions for the child. Option C is incorrect
because while
it is important to follow school policy and report suspected abuse or
neglect to school personnel, the initial person is responsible for
ensuring
that it gets reported to the authorities immediately. Option D is
incorrect because the student may deny the abuse and the action does
not follow
the law.
Objective 2 — Analysis
Students will form an opinion on their issue and demonstrate an
awareness of the
significance of the issue.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES UPDATED 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
ACTUAL UPDATED PRACTICE QUESTIONS HIGH YIELD
STUDY GUIDE TEACHER CERTIFICATION EXAM
PREPARATION GRADED A+
Which of the following strategies is most appropriate for assisting
English language learners (ELLs) at the beginning level of
proficiency with reading content-specific material?
A. Providing instruction on text-based academic vocabulary prior to
reading
B. Requiring students to develop outlines of the text in English while
reading
C. Having students read content material aloud in groups with other
ELLs
D. Providing students with parallel texts in English and their native
language - CORRECT ANSWER -A. Providing instruction on text-
based academic vocabulary prior to reading
Option A is correct because providing instruction on content specific
vocabulary has been proven
to help both ELLs and native speakers acquire new vocabulary and
comprehend content instruction.
Option B is incorrect because note taking is not appropriate for
beginning ELLs, as they lack the
language skills to take notes in a second language. Option C is
incorrect because ELLs at this level
will most likely lack the language skills to comprehend content-
specific texts. Option D is incorrect because although providing
,information in students' native language may help with their content
knowledge, it will not help them with language acquisition.
A school district has implemented a bring-your-own-device (BYOD)
policy, which allows students to use their Internet-capable personal
devices in class with
teacher permission. Teachers are planning to have students use the
devices for end-of-chapter quizzes. Which of the following is the
most appropriate way for
the teachers to ensure that students who do not own personal devices
can participate?
A. Requiring all students to answer the quizzes on paper and to
submit the paper
B. Providing loaner devices from school inventories that are capable
of accessing the quizzes
C. Asking students to share their devices with students who do not
own a device
D. Telling students about activities in advance and requiring them to
borrow or
rent a device - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Providing loaner devices from
school inventories that are capable of accessing the quizzes
Option B is correct because it provides each student with the
opportunity to participate in the
activity using a basic device fulfilling the original purpose of the
activity: informal assessment and student engagement. Option A is
incorrect because it does not provide an equal opportunity for all
students to participate in the activity using
,technology. Option C is incorrect because it can identify inequities
between students in the area of
personal devices. Additionally, students may not be able to share
devices because of parental concerns or liability issues. Option D is
incorrect because it requires students to provide technology to
participate in class activities. Science is not a course of study that
requires
payment for materials in the classroom.
A social studies teacher is planning a unit for National Hispanic
Heritage month. Which of the following activities will best engage
kinesthetic learners?
A. Observing performers model dances from different regions of
Mexico
B. Creating masks like those traditionally used in the Ponce Carnival
in Puerto Rico
C. Identifying important geographical features on a map of Argentina
D. Comparing the monetary system of Colombia to that of the United
States - CORRECT ANSWER -B. Creating masks like those
traditionally used in the Ponce Carnival in Puerto Rico
Option B is correct because it allows the students to work with their
hands, which is appealing for a
kinesthetic learner; it also integrates the arts. Option A is incorrect
because, though it integrates social studies and the arts, it does not
incorporate the student's bodies in the dance movements. Watching
the dance is passive. Option C is incorrect because it incorporates
other subjects in the social studies lesson but does not involve hands-
on learning. Option D is incorrect because comparing the two
, monetary systems is a paper-and-pencil activity is not a hands-on
activity.
Option B is correct because state law mandates that anyone who
suspects child abuse or neglect must report it to appropriate
authorities immediately. Option A is incorrect because contacting the
parents may bring repercussions for the child. Option C is incorrect
because while
it is important to follow school policy and report suspected abuse or
neglect to school personnel, the initial person is responsible for
ensuring
that it gets reported to the authorities immediately. Option D is
incorrect because the student may deny the abuse and the action does
not follow
the law.
Objective 2 — Analysis
Students will form an opinion on their issue and demonstrate an
awareness of the
significance of the issue.
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.
