TEXAS TEACHERS ASSESSMENT 6 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-
management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders,
punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages cooperation and commitment by
offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects the teacher's
ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and
never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones,
by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will
prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with
misbehaviors?
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Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
,What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement?
A reinforcement comes after a student's action to encourage or discourage future
behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an action to encourage an initial action.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often 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."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies empathy to
the situations he or she faces:
Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning of each year
through a survey and conversations. By getting to know her students she has a better
understanding of where they are coming from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and makes sure she hears
all sides of the situation. Students know that there will be consequences for poor
choices but they also know Ms. Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and
group focus?
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Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management
style?
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of
"with-it-ness"?
, "The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who
just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who
have gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye
on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom?
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances?
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can
use which will benefit students and behavior?
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When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to
students?
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The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the
classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements
used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+
Consider the following quote:
"A win-win approach emphasizes giving students' opportunities to develop self-
management and self-control, freeing up time otherwise consumed by reminders,
punishing, or reporting kids. It leverages cooperation and commitment by
offering some control and autonomy within a structure that protects the teacher's
ability to teach and the students' ability to learn."(Bluestein, 2011)
Which teacher below adheres to this philosophy in her classroom?
"In my classroom I am very conscious of developing my students' unique talents and
never comparing them to one another."
Which of the following practices are incorporated, according to Dr. Fred Jones,
by teachers who have strong classroom management?
Organize in advance and organize with purpose
Which, according to Kounin's theory, are key pieces of instructional
management?
Maintaining momentum in a lesson, smooth transitions, and preventing satiation will
prevent misbehavior.
According to research, how does praise influence student behavior?
How students handle failure
How they will address a learning activity
How students view their intelligence
What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with
misbehaviors?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
.33
Poorly planned and delivered instruction
Lack of organization
Lessons that are too easy or too difficult
,What is the difference between an incentive and a reinforcement?
A reinforcement comes after a student's action to encourage or discourage future
behaviors whereas an incentive comes before an action to encourage an initial action.
Which of the following statements demonstrates the teacher's understanding and
use of reinforcement?
"I gave Andy a star on his paper after he finished the first five activities. He often 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."
Review the descriptions of teachers below and identify who applies empathy to
the situations he or she faces:
Ms. Jones takes the time to get to know her students at the beginning of each year
through a survey and conversations. By getting to know her students she has a better
understanding of where they are coming from.
Ms. Peters listens to her students when there is a situation and makes sure she hears
all sides of the situation. Students know that there will be consequences for poor
choices but they also know Ms. Peters is fair.
Of the statements below, which best supports the idea of group management and
group focus?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
Which of the following habit(s) indicate an authoritative classroom management
style?
Teacher establishes and enforces rules
Teacher isolates students who misbehave
Teacher uses proximity to control students
Which of the following teachers' descriptions best summarizes the concept of
"with-it-ness"?
, "The kids in my class are truly diverse. I've talked to them and have some students who
just moved to the country, some that just moved to the neighborhood, and others who
have gone to this same school since kindergarten. I know I have to always have an eye
on Zach—he sits near me. Zoe gets to walk if she needs to to help her focus. And Liz,
she takes breaks to the water fountain but always gets her work done!"
Which of the following are benefits to giving children decision making authority
in the classroom?
They feel invested in the task(s) or project(s) of the classroom.
They learn how to make good decisions about their learning.
They learn how to be self-determining learners.
Which of the following are disadvantages of giving children multiple chances?
Other students are subconsciously learning how far the teacher can be pushed.
The student is not taught to monitor his/her own behavior.
Instructional time is lost while the teacher focuses on one students actions
According to research, what are key features of consequences that teachers can
use which will benefit students and behavior?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW
When developing a classroom management plan, which of the following should
be a priority according to Rick Smith and Mary Lambert?
Safety and structure
Which of the following message(s) does a well-managed classroom send to
students?
UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
.67
The teacher wants children to know what is expected of them when they enter the
classroom.
The teacher wants children to feel safe in the learning environment.
According to researchers Fay and Funk there are "gold and garbage" statements
used by teachers in classrooms. A gold statement is one that is an enforceable
