Aepa Principal Exam Part 2
The school's new principal decides to have a large, brightly colored chart
created that will be used to graphically display changes in student
performance in math and reading over time.Which of the following is likely to
be the most significant benefit of the principal's decision to use the chart? -
correct answer ✔communicating to the entire school community the school's
strong commitment to improved student achievement
According to research, which of the following changes in a learning
environment is likely to have the greatest positive effect on students' attitudes
and motivation regarding learning? - correct answer ✔expanded use of high-
quality computer-based instruction
An elementary school has developed a system where teachers provide the
parents/guardians of students with a monthly "learning bulletin". - correct
answer ✔prompting families to view themselves as valued partners who can
play an important role in promoting students' school success
A new principal in a low-performing school wants to eliminate some
instructional practices commonly used by teachers in the school and replace
them with practices that have been shown to be more effective at promoting
student learning. In the situation described, the principal can best apply this
understanding by using which of the following approaches? - correct answer
✔introducing new teaching practices by involving the teachers in low-risk
activities in small- group settings
The principal finds that survey ratings were low in a section addressing
students' motivation and sense of being encouraged to achieve high
standards of academic performance. The principal can best follow up on this
result by taking which of the following actions first? - correct answer
✔soliciting input from school staff regarding likely reasons for the low student
ratings and possible solutions
, A key goal driving the goal: "set and achieve high academic and behavior
expectations for every student." In observing the teams, the principal can best
ensure that they are striving to meet this goal if team members are seen to
focus most attention on exploring and addressing which of the following
questions? - correct answer ✔How should we respond to students who
experience difficulties in learning?
Which of the following guidelines applied in developing a new student code of
conduct for a school or district would best help ensure the creation of an
effective document? - correct answer ✔Describe behavior expectations and
consequences for infractions as precisely, comprehensively, and concretely
as possible.
The principal believes that teaching and learning in the school could be
improved. He/She decides that one way to promote such improvement is to
create an environment that encourages innovation and responsible risk taking.
Which of the following strategies is likely to contribute most to the
development of this type of environment? - correct answer ✔giving faculty
regular opportunities for collaborative problem solving and sustained support
for implementing workable solutions
Which of the following observations made by a high school principal is most
likely a sign that there may be inequitable treatment of students in the school?
- correct answer ✔Content-area teachers tend not to modify instruction for
English Language Learners and instead deliver the same instruction to all
students.
In which of the following circumstances would a principal be most justified in
granting a teacher's request that a student be removed from the classroom? -
correct answer ✔The teacher has determined that the student's behavior
seriously interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with
other students.
The school's new principal decides to have a large, brightly colored chart
created that will be used to graphically display changes in student
performance in math and reading over time.Which of the following is likely to
be the most significant benefit of the principal's decision to use the chart? -
correct answer ✔communicating to the entire school community the school's
strong commitment to improved student achievement
According to research, which of the following changes in a learning
environment is likely to have the greatest positive effect on students' attitudes
and motivation regarding learning? - correct answer ✔expanded use of high-
quality computer-based instruction
An elementary school has developed a system where teachers provide the
parents/guardians of students with a monthly "learning bulletin". - correct
answer ✔prompting families to view themselves as valued partners who can
play an important role in promoting students' school success
A new principal in a low-performing school wants to eliminate some
instructional practices commonly used by teachers in the school and replace
them with practices that have been shown to be more effective at promoting
student learning. In the situation described, the principal can best apply this
understanding by using which of the following approaches? - correct answer
✔introducing new teaching practices by involving the teachers in low-risk
activities in small- group settings
The principal finds that survey ratings were low in a section addressing
students' motivation and sense of being encouraged to achieve high
standards of academic performance. The principal can best follow up on this
result by taking which of the following actions first? - correct answer
✔soliciting input from school staff regarding likely reasons for the low student
ratings and possible solutions
, A key goal driving the goal: "set and achieve high academic and behavior
expectations for every student." In observing the teams, the principal can best
ensure that they are striving to meet this goal if team members are seen to
focus most attention on exploring and addressing which of the following
questions? - correct answer ✔How should we respond to students who
experience difficulties in learning?
Which of the following guidelines applied in developing a new student code of
conduct for a school or district would best help ensure the creation of an
effective document? - correct answer ✔Describe behavior expectations and
consequences for infractions as precisely, comprehensively, and concretely
as possible.
The principal believes that teaching and learning in the school could be
improved. He/She decides that one way to promote such improvement is to
create an environment that encourages innovation and responsible risk taking.
Which of the following strategies is likely to contribute most to the
development of this type of environment? - correct answer ✔giving faculty
regular opportunities for collaborative problem solving and sustained support
for implementing workable solutions
Which of the following observations made by a high school principal is most
likely a sign that there may be inequitable treatment of students in the school?
- correct answer ✔Content-area teachers tend not to modify instruction for
English Language Learners and instead deliver the same instruction to all
students.
In which of the following circumstances would a principal be most justified in
granting a teacher's request that a student be removed from the classroom? -
correct answer ✔The teacher has determined that the student's behavior
seriously interferes with the teacher's ability to communicate effectively with
other students.
