Praxis 5312 questions 61-90
A school librarian is asked to provide input into the design of the library for a new school
in the district. The librarian requests that provisions be made for flexible furniture
arrangements, wide spaces between aisles of book collections, and the ability of
students and staff to use reference materials from print and online sources in a timely
manner. Which of the following best describes the school librarian's primary focus in
making the specific recommendations?
A. Ensuring that federal laws are followed in allowing students and staff to use the
library to freely read and seek information
B. Providing resources to address ethical issues related to student behavior when
accessing information from physical and digital sources
C. Promoting access to library resources so that members of the diverse school
population see themselves represented accurately and widely in the collections
D. Allowing equitable access to - answerD. Allowing equitable access to information and
resources by students, teachers, and community members for a variety of learning and
recreational purposes
Which of the following professional development actions is the primary way a school
librarian develops relationships with teachers to advance the effectiveness of a school
library?
A. Working with the school administrators to develop a process that supports teachers
in reviewing and ordering books that meet curricular needs for improving the library
collection
B. Using coteaching methods to help teachers develop library-related skills and become
familiar with resources available for the learning experience provided for students
C. Collecting input from teachers to routinely add to an easily accessible list of digital
resources available for student and staff use in the school library
D. Collaborating with teachers to ensure that the library is a source for students to
locate print materials that represent the writing of a variety of award-winning authors -
answerB. Using coteaching methods to help teachers develop library-related skills and
become familiar with resources available for the learning experience provided for
students
The elementary school librarians in a school district meet to discuss strategies for
promoting library resources and services throughout the district. Which of the following
is the best way for the librarians to ensure that the library is viewed as a central and
integral part of the teaching and learning process within each school?
A. Writing brief annual reports on book circulation statistics obtained from the library's
management system to share with school principals
, B. Working with groups of students to create brochures highlighting students' favorite
books and place the brochures at local businesses
C. Using the school's intranet at the start of each academic year to provide information
on useful Web sites and the latest resources for teachers
D. Collaborating with teachers about curricular and instructional issues and ways of
incorporating the library's resources into daily lesson plans - answerD. Collaborating
with teachers about curricular and instructional issues and ways of incorporating the
library's resources into daily lesson plans
A school librarian collaborates with a classroom teacher to design a project in which
students use a variety of reliable library resources to conduct an investigation. As
students move through the steps of the research process, the librarian evaluates their
learning. Which of the following is the best formative assessment the librarian can use
to assess students' use of library resources?
A. An objective end-of-project multiple-choice test to measure student proficiency in
research skills
B. An analytic rubric to measure multiple dimensions of students' note-taking,
organization, and paraphrasing skills
C. An ongoing anecdotal record of students' progress in using technology to locate
credible sources of information
D. A self-evaluation checklist to record the research-based skills that the students think
they have mastered - answerC. An ongoing anecdotal record of students' progress in
using technology to locate credible sources of information
Which of the following is the core principle of equitable access to library resources for all
members of a learning community?
A. Supporting the personal development and recreational needs of all members of the
learning community and their extended families
B. Modifying library facilities to ensure that members of a learning community with
physical disabilities have access during peak hours of operation
C. Ensuring that all members of a learning community can access the resources they
need regardless of personal factors such as age, ethnicity, or language
D. Limiting student and staff access to material that might be considered offensive or
questionable because of parental concerns - answerC. Ensuring that all members of a
learning community can access the resources they need regardless of personal factors
such as age, ethnicity, or language
Using which of the following in a classroom will best encourage students to discuss
leveled texts in small groups?
A. Literature circles
B. Close-reading clubs
C. Flipped classrooms
D. Reciprocal teaching teams - answerA. Literature circles
A school librarian is asked to provide input into the design of the library for a new school
in the district. The librarian requests that provisions be made for flexible furniture
arrangements, wide spaces between aisles of book collections, and the ability of
students and staff to use reference materials from print and online sources in a timely
manner. Which of the following best describes the school librarian's primary focus in
making the specific recommendations?
A. Ensuring that federal laws are followed in allowing students and staff to use the
library to freely read and seek information
B. Providing resources to address ethical issues related to student behavior when
accessing information from physical and digital sources
C. Promoting access to library resources so that members of the diverse school
population see themselves represented accurately and widely in the collections
D. Allowing equitable access to - answerD. Allowing equitable access to information and
resources by students, teachers, and community members for a variety of learning and
recreational purposes
Which of the following professional development actions is the primary way a school
librarian develops relationships with teachers to advance the effectiveness of a school
library?
A. Working with the school administrators to develop a process that supports teachers
in reviewing and ordering books that meet curricular needs for improving the library
collection
B. Using coteaching methods to help teachers develop library-related skills and become
familiar with resources available for the learning experience provided for students
C. Collecting input from teachers to routinely add to an easily accessible list of digital
resources available for student and staff use in the school library
D. Collaborating with teachers to ensure that the library is a source for students to
locate print materials that represent the writing of a variety of award-winning authors -
answerB. Using coteaching methods to help teachers develop library-related skills and
become familiar with resources available for the learning experience provided for
students
The elementary school librarians in a school district meet to discuss strategies for
promoting library resources and services throughout the district. Which of the following
is the best way for the librarians to ensure that the library is viewed as a central and
integral part of the teaching and learning process within each school?
A. Writing brief annual reports on book circulation statistics obtained from the library's
management system to share with school principals
, B. Working with groups of students to create brochures highlighting students' favorite
books and place the brochures at local businesses
C. Using the school's intranet at the start of each academic year to provide information
on useful Web sites and the latest resources for teachers
D. Collaborating with teachers about curricular and instructional issues and ways of
incorporating the library's resources into daily lesson plans - answerD. Collaborating
with teachers about curricular and instructional issues and ways of incorporating the
library's resources into daily lesson plans
A school librarian collaborates with a classroom teacher to design a project in which
students use a variety of reliable library resources to conduct an investigation. As
students move through the steps of the research process, the librarian evaluates their
learning. Which of the following is the best formative assessment the librarian can use
to assess students' use of library resources?
A. An objective end-of-project multiple-choice test to measure student proficiency in
research skills
B. An analytic rubric to measure multiple dimensions of students' note-taking,
organization, and paraphrasing skills
C. An ongoing anecdotal record of students' progress in using technology to locate
credible sources of information
D. A self-evaluation checklist to record the research-based skills that the students think
they have mastered - answerC. An ongoing anecdotal record of students' progress in
using technology to locate credible sources of information
Which of the following is the core principle of equitable access to library resources for all
members of a learning community?
A. Supporting the personal development and recreational needs of all members of the
learning community and their extended families
B. Modifying library facilities to ensure that members of a learning community with
physical disabilities have access during peak hours of operation
C. Ensuring that all members of a learning community can access the resources they
need regardless of personal factors such as age, ethnicity, or language
D. Limiting student and staff access to material that might be considered offensive or
questionable because of parental concerns - answerC. Ensuring that all members of a
learning community can access the resources they need regardless of personal factors
such as age, ethnicity, or language
Using which of the following in a classroom will best encourage students to discuss
leveled texts in small groups?
A. Literature circles
B. Close-reading clubs
C. Flipped classrooms
D. Reciprocal teaching teams - answerA. Literature circles
