texas teachers assessment | Questions and answers
According to research, what are key features of Not all students need or will respond to the same consequences as they will not
consequences that teachers can use which will benefit all respond to the same delivery method. Knowing the individual
students and behavior? needs/personalities of students will help determine what consequence is
appropriate and how to deliver it to maximize its effect.
Which of the following statements falls under the "Do not run and keep your hands to
"authoritative management style"? yourself." Get your papers out and stay in
your seat"
Consider the following situation described by a Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
teacher and choose which method of classroom measure of choice within the classroom.
management could solve the issue between her and the
student:“Tony has not completed any assignments this
current grading period and I was not exactly sure
what to do. I tried calling home, after school
detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing
was working! I then decided to try a menu project and
gave him several different options. Tony chose what
to work on and finished the assignment!”
Which of the following practices are incorporated, Organize in advance and organize with purpose
according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong
classroom management?
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has "I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which I neutralize
worked to create teacher-student relationships in which student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? me into an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to
every situation."
, When developing a classroom management plan, which Safety and structure
of the following should be a priority according to
Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom Nonverbal cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that
management? their behaviors are off-task.
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative Teacher uses proximity to control
classroom management style? students Teacher establishes and
enforces rules Teacher isolates students
who misbehave
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well- Clearly identified procedures which support learning
managed classrooms?
Instruction that follows best practice
Clearly identified consequences when students are insubordinate
Which of the following describes the difference between Overlapping is when a teacher is able to match a student with an
"overlapping" and "with-it-ness"? appropriate partner in order to help support a student who is falling behind.
Whereas with-it- ness is when a teacher has groups an entire class before they
have arrived based on data from previous school years.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the "I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often
teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement? has trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my
class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed
Merideth working even harder in my math class the next day."
"I told Jennifer to sit down after she stood up in the middle of taking a quiz in class.
After I told her this she sat down and continued to work on her quiz."
Which of the following is the best description of how to Negate discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with
establish high expectations for learning? students
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate "In my government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events
her understanding of the power of building positive the government is tackling. I believe that when they step outside of themselves
interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom they are able to understand the complexities of government but also realize the
community? power of all individuals within a group."
"I view my classroom as a democracy where students have a voice. Yes, I take a
leadership and guiding role, but I try to make it clear from day one that all student
voices are valued."
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
children multiple chances? The student is being taught to self-correct.
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
all four
According to research, what are key features of Not all students need or will respond to the same consequences as they will not
consequences that teachers can use which will benefit all respond to the same delivery method. Knowing the individual
students and behavior? needs/personalities of students will help determine what consequence is
appropriate and how to deliver it to maximize its effect.
Which of the following statements falls under the "Do not run and keep your hands to
"authoritative management style"? yourself." Get your papers out and stay in
your seat"
Consider the following situation described by a Shared control because it will allow the student to feel as though they have some
teacher and choose which method of classroom measure of choice within the classroom.
management could solve the issue between her and the
student:“Tony has not completed any assignments this
current grading period and I was not exactly sure
what to do. I tried calling home, after school
detentions, and his grade continued to suffer. Nothing
was working! I then decided to try a menu project and
gave him several different options. Tony chose what
to work on and finished the assignment!”
Which of the following practices are incorporated, Organize in advance and organize with purpose
according to Dr. Fred Jones, by teachers who have strong
classroom management?
Which teacher, based on the quotes below, has "I've worked hard to create an environment and relationships in which I neutralize
worked to create teacher-student relationships in which student arguments and also delay consequences. I do not allow students to pull
a positive classroom climate can be achieved? me into an argument and I also recognize I cannot respond immediately to
every situation."
, When developing a classroom management plan, which Safety and structure
of the following should be a priority according to
Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Why are nonverbal cues an important tool in classroom Nonverbal cues are gentle reminders to students, individually or as a group, that
management? their behaviors are off-task.
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative Teacher uses proximity to control
classroom management style? students Teacher establishes and
enforces rules Teacher isolates students
who misbehave
Which of the following is/are characteristic(s) of well- Clearly identified procedures which support learning
managed classrooms?
Instruction that follows best practice
Clearly identified consequences when students are insubordinate
Which of the following describes the difference between Overlapping is when a teacher is able to match a student with an
"overlapping" and "with-it-ness"? appropriate partner in order to help support a student who is falling behind.
Whereas with-it- ness is when a teacher has groups an entire class before they
have arrived based on data from previous school years.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the "I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often
teacher's understanding and use of reinforcement? has trouble in the second half of activities when we do work in stations in class."
"I contacted Merideth's choir director to her know how well Merideth is doing in my
class. The choir director told Merideth about my comment and I noticed
Merideth working even harder in my math class the next day."
"I told Jennifer to sit down after she stood up in the middle of taking a quiz in class.
After I told her this she sat down and continued to work on her quiz."
Which of the following is the best description of how to Negate discipline issues; encourage respect; and share responsibilities with
establish high expectations for learning? students
Which of the following quotes from a teacher illustrate "In my government class we do a lot of debates and role plays of current events
her understanding of the power of building positive the government is tackling. I believe that when they step outside of themselves
interpersonal relationships in creating a classroom they are able to understand the complexities of government but also realize the
community? power of all individuals within a group."
"I view my classroom as a democracy where students have a voice. Yes, I take a
leadership and guiding role, but I try to make it clear from day one that all student
voices are valued."
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions.
children multiple chances? The student is being taught to self-correct.
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
all four
