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Texas Teachers Assessment 6
Questions and Correct Answer
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
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What does the "instructional management" style philosophy associate with misbehaviors?
~: UNKNOWN FOR NOW partial*
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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:
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~: 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?
Texas Teachers Assessment 6
Questions and Correct Answer
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
, Elscores 8/19/2024 12:50:12 AM
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:
, Elscores 8/19/2024 12:50:12 AM
~: 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?
