Texas PPR Domain 4 quiz | 50+ CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND verified ANSWERS GRADED
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All of the following would be effective ways to keep parents involved in their child's
educational progress. Which one would be less effective than the others?
(a) Parent phone calls.
(b) Student-lead parent conferences.
(c) Send individualized academic and behavioral reports through the mail.
(d) Send communication home in their child's backpack.
-Correct Answer-Send communication home in their child's backpack.
The Texas teacher appraisal process includes the critical component of self-reporting
otherwise known as self-assessment. What is the requirement stated in the PDS for the
teacher to provide self-assessment information for the appraiser?
(a) Appraiser gives notice of required self-assessment two days before it is due.
(b) Complete and review the self-assessment at the summative conference.
(c) Appraiser observes a lesson for 45 minutes or more.
(d) Complete the self-assessment so it can be reviewed by the appraiser at least two
weeks before the summative conference.
-Correct Answer-Complete the self-assessment so it can be reviewed by the appraiser
at least two weeks before the summative conference.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours for standard certification renewal must
be registered with TEA. Written documentation must be provided by the teacher to verify
attendance in CPE activities. Which of the following is not required?
(a) Number of clock hours awarded for the activity
(b) Name of the provider and ID number
(c) Date and content of the activity
(d) Short summary of how training will be utilized
-Correct Answer-Short summary of how training will be utilized
HB1342, 85th Legislature, Sec. 38.004 addresses child abuse reporting and programs.
Which of the following programs would not be considered a requirement of this HB?
(a) Cooperate with law enforcement child abuse investigations without the consent of
,the child's parents.
(b) Require each school district and open-enrollment charter school employee to report
child abuse or neglect.
(c) Provide an alternative home setting for a child suspected of being abused.
(d) Develop and periodically update a training program on prevention of child abuse.
-Correct Answer-Provide an alternative home setting for a child suspected of being
abused.
There are many ways that a parent and students express appreciation for the work the
classroom teacher has done with the student. Which of the following would not be
permitted according to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators?
(a) Receiving thank you cards and letter to the principal.
(b) Receiving a donation to the school for $500 to be used for an after-school tutorial
program.
(c) Accepting a gift certificate from a parent for after-school tutoring of their child who is
in your class.
(d) Receiving payment for providing tutoring outside of school to a student not in your
class.
-Correct Answer-Accepting a gift certificate from a parent for after-school tutoring of
their child who is in your class.
Which of the following is not protected by FERPA?
(a) If the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution but still under the age of 18,
his parents must access his educational documents.
(b) The student's medical records are protected by FERPA.
(c) At the age of 18, the student has the right to inspect records and challenge accuracy.
(d) At age 18, the student has the same rights to access educational records as the
parents.
-Correct Answer-If the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution but still under
the age of 18, his parents must access his educational documents.
(if the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution, but still under the age of 18, his
parents must access his educational documents. At the age of 18, the student may
review educational records, medical records, challenge the accuracy of the information,
and must provide permission for his parents to access records. The exception is if the
parents are claiming their 18-year-old as a dependent, then the parents are entitled to
access the educational and medical records.)
You are at a school basketball game with many parents around you, and a parent is
questioning you about a serious incident that happened in the school cafeteria that day.
, The incident required a response from local police and the fire department's EMT. How
should you respond?
(a) Give the details that you know and what you have heard from other teachers who
were closer to the scene.
(b) Refer the parent to administration for accurate information.
(c) Give only the details that you know.
(d) Refuse to answer the question as too many parents can overhear.
-Correct Answer-Refer the parent to administration for accurate information.
The Texas Educator's Code of Ethics is outlined in the Texas Administrative Code to;
(a) Provide rules and standard practices in Texas schools.
(b) Establish benchmarks for each grade level in Texas schools.
(c) Improve community collaboration with local school districts in Texas.
(d) Provide standard practices for designing test in Texas schools.
-Correct Answer-Provide rules and standard practices in Texas schools.
It is the end of the school year, and your 8th-grade students will be transferring to the
high school. What information is not required to be transferred to the receiving school?
(a) IEPs, and other special population testing data
(b) Disciplinary records
(c) Medical records
(d) Report cards
-Correct Answer-Disciplinary records
(While this may be a practice for your school district, the mandated information is
medical records, report cards, IEP's, and other special population testing data.
Disciplinary records are not transferred unless the student has been convicted of a
felony.)
The classroom climate affects student learning and development. This includes the
interactions between the teacher and student, as well as the interaction between
students. Which of the following trainings would immediately benefit the new teacher?
(a) Assertive discipline
(b) Alternative assessment
(c) Brain-based learning
(d) Active participation
-Correct Answer-Assertive discipline
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All of the following would be effective ways to keep parents involved in their child's
educational progress. Which one would be less effective than the others?
(a) Parent phone calls.
(b) Student-lead parent conferences.
(c) Send individualized academic and behavioral reports through the mail.
(d) Send communication home in their child's backpack.
-Correct Answer-Send communication home in their child's backpack.
The Texas teacher appraisal process includes the critical component of self-reporting
otherwise known as self-assessment. What is the requirement stated in the PDS for the
teacher to provide self-assessment information for the appraiser?
(a) Appraiser gives notice of required self-assessment two days before it is due.
(b) Complete and review the self-assessment at the summative conference.
(c) Appraiser observes a lesson for 45 minutes or more.
(d) Complete the self-assessment so it can be reviewed by the appraiser at least two
weeks before the summative conference.
-Correct Answer-Complete the self-assessment so it can be reviewed by the appraiser
at least two weeks before the summative conference.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours for standard certification renewal must
be registered with TEA. Written documentation must be provided by the teacher to verify
attendance in CPE activities. Which of the following is not required?
(a) Number of clock hours awarded for the activity
(b) Name of the provider and ID number
(c) Date and content of the activity
(d) Short summary of how training will be utilized
-Correct Answer-Short summary of how training will be utilized
HB1342, 85th Legislature, Sec. 38.004 addresses child abuse reporting and programs.
Which of the following programs would not be considered a requirement of this HB?
(a) Cooperate with law enforcement child abuse investigations without the consent of
,the child's parents.
(b) Require each school district and open-enrollment charter school employee to report
child abuse or neglect.
(c) Provide an alternative home setting for a child suspected of being abused.
(d) Develop and periodically update a training program on prevention of child abuse.
-Correct Answer-Provide an alternative home setting for a child suspected of being
abused.
There are many ways that a parent and students express appreciation for the work the
classroom teacher has done with the student. Which of the following would not be
permitted according to the Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators?
(a) Receiving thank you cards and letter to the principal.
(b) Receiving a donation to the school for $500 to be used for an after-school tutorial
program.
(c) Accepting a gift certificate from a parent for after-school tutoring of their child who is
in your class.
(d) Receiving payment for providing tutoring outside of school to a student not in your
class.
-Correct Answer-Accepting a gift certificate from a parent for after-school tutoring of
their child who is in your class.
Which of the following is not protected by FERPA?
(a) If the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution but still under the age of 18,
his parents must access his educational documents.
(b) The student's medical records are protected by FERPA.
(c) At the age of 18, the student has the right to inspect records and challenge accuracy.
(d) At age 18, the student has the same rights to access educational records as the
parents.
-Correct Answer-If the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution but still under
the age of 18, his parents must access his educational documents.
(if the student is enrolled in a postsecondary institution, but still under the age of 18, his
parents must access his educational documents. At the age of 18, the student may
review educational records, medical records, challenge the accuracy of the information,
and must provide permission for his parents to access records. The exception is if the
parents are claiming their 18-year-old as a dependent, then the parents are entitled to
access the educational and medical records.)
You are at a school basketball game with many parents around you, and a parent is
questioning you about a serious incident that happened in the school cafeteria that day.
, The incident required a response from local police and the fire department's EMT. How
should you respond?
(a) Give the details that you know and what you have heard from other teachers who
were closer to the scene.
(b) Refer the parent to administration for accurate information.
(c) Give only the details that you know.
(d) Refuse to answer the question as too many parents can overhear.
-Correct Answer-Refer the parent to administration for accurate information.
The Texas Educator's Code of Ethics is outlined in the Texas Administrative Code to;
(a) Provide rules and standard practices in Texas schools.
(b) Establish benchmarks for each grade level in Texas schools.
(c) Improve community collaboration with local school districts in Texas.
(d) Provide standard practices for designing test in Texas schools.
-Correct Answer-Provide rules and standard practices in Texas schools.
It is the end of the school year, and your 8th-grade students will be transferring to the
high school. What information is not required to be transferred to the receiving school?
(a) IEPs, and other special population testing data
(b) Disciplinary records
(c) Medical records
(d) Report cards
-Correct Answer-Disciplinary records
(While this may be a practice for your school district, the mandated information is
medical records, report cards, IEP's, and other special population testing data.
Disciplinary records are not transferred unless the student has been convicted of a
felony.)
The classroom climate affects student learning and development. This includes the
interactions between the teacher and student, as well as the interaction between
students. Which of the following trainings would immediately benefit the new teacher?
(a) Assertive discipline
(b) Alternative assessment
(c) Brain-based learning
(d) Active participation
-Correct Answer-Assertive discipline
