OSAT Principal Comprehensive (144)
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
Which of the following should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning -
Answer- Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which of the following sources of information is most
critical to consider? - Answer- School, local, state, and federal policies
Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals? -
Answer- Are the school goals aligned with the school vision
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a community
meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the presentation and
were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. Which of the following was the most likely cause
of poor community support for the school vision and goals? - Answer- Stakeholders were not
included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic performance
in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and decides to create a
measurable goal for student math performance. Which of the following is the best example of a
measurable math performance goal? - Answer- 90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at least a B
average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step for finalizing the plan? - Answer- Identify the resources needed for
each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as an
advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action would be
that: - Answer- staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their assigned
roles.
Which of the following best describes shared leadership? - Answer- The delegation of authority
and responsibility to other team members
Which of the following is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision
and goals? - Answer- The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an important
milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which of the following
actions should be taken first? - Answer- Communicate goal progress with the appropriate
stakeholders to identify the barriers and challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
,Which of the following is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the
school vision and goals? - Answer- Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can
articulate them in their own words.
Which of the following actions would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals
are implemented consistently? - Answer- Delegating responsibility to others to assist with vision
implementation, monitoring goal progress regularly, and holding all staff members accountable for
fulfilling their roles in the implementation plan
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take first? - Answer- Develop evaluation procedures
and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic performance
data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups. The leader then
decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The primary benefit of this
action isthat - Answer- the school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a thorough
needs assessment.
Which of the following is the best way to identify strategies for facilitating change? - Answer- Study
research-based and proven best practices
A goal for XYZ High School is to increase teachers' and students' technology skills. Which of the
following decisions best demonstrates that the leader is aligning resources to achieve the goal? -
Answer- Purchase updated computers for teachers and students and provide training for using
them
A school leader wants to enlist support for change on campus. Which of the following actions
should be taken first? - Answer- Communicate the intended change effectively to all stakeholders
Which of the following barriers would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student
achievement in math? - Answer- The unexpected resignation of a math teacher
Which of the following best defines equity? - Answer- Providing students with the resources and
support that meet their individual needs
Which of the following would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations? -
Answer- Setting campus goals above minimum standards
When selecting professional development for staff, which of the following should a leader consider
first? - Answer- The alignment of the professional development with the campus vision and goals
A school leader has decided to hire an instructional coach to support the teachers' growth. Which
of the following is the most likely result of this decision? - Answer- The instructional coach will
provide individualized, targeted support to teachers to help them to grow
Which of the following actions best demonstrates that a school leader is open to changing
positions on an issue? - Answer- The school leader has an advisory committee made up of
teachers, students, and community members.
, What is the primary purpose of professional learning communities? - Answer- To facilitate
collaboration among teachers
What is the primary benefit of conducting teacher evaluations? - Answer- Evaluations can provide
feedback to staff members so that they can grow professionally.
A teacher complains to the principal that the feedback from their most recent evaluation was not
fair because it did not provide a well-rounded view of their performance. Which of the following is
the best action that the principal can take to address this concern? - Answer- Conduct additional
observations of the teacher at various days of the week, times of the day, and in varied
circumstances.
A school leader wants to create a risk-taking environment for teachers where they feel comfortable
improving their practices for teaching and learning. Which of the following actions should the
school leader take to accomplish this goal? - Answer- Allow teachers to choose their own
professional development opportunities.
A principal has received notice that the current standards will be phased out and a new set of
standards will be adopted for the upcoming school year. Which of the following actions should the
principal take first regarding curriculum development and revision? - Answer- Identify what
standards are changing and how the current curriculum and resources align to the new standards.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that: - Answer- ensures that all
children with disabilities have free and appropriate education.
Which of the following actions taken by a principal best addresses the problem of having primarily
novice teachers on staff? - Answer- Facilitating collaborative teaching and team teaching
Which of the following best describes rigorous instruction? - Answer- Rigor in academic instruction
refers to curriculum and instruction that is challenging to students.
What is the primary reason that curriculum and instruction must be aligned to assessment? -
Answer- Assessments that are not aligned with curriculum and instruction will not accurately
measure what students learned.
Which of the following pieces of information would be most relevant when determining how to
differentiate instruction for students? - Answer- Previous academic performance, special needs
(such as a physical or learning disability), and learning style
A school leader is monitoring the curricular programs to determine whether student needs are
being met. Which of the following would provide the most valid indication that the curricular
programs are meeting student needs? - Answer- Assessment data shows that most students are
demonstrating academic growth.
A high school principal has created instructional teams comprised of teachers from each core
content area and fine arts. These teams plan instruction together and incorporate concepts from
the various subjects in each of their classrooms. This strategy is an example of what type of
instruction? - Answer- Cross-curricular instruction
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
Which of the following should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning -
Answer- Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which of the following sources of information is most
critical to consider? - Answer- School, local, state, and federal policies
Which of the following is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals? -
Answer- Are the school goals aligned with the school vision
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a community
meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the presentation and
were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. Which of the following was the most likely cause
of poor community support for the school vision and goals? - Answer- Stakeholders were not
included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic performance
in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and decides to create a
measurable goal for student math performance. Which of the following is the best example of a
measurable math performance goal? - Answer- 90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at least a B
average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. Which of the following is the
most appropriate next step for finalizing the plan? - Answer- Identify the resources needed for
each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as an
advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action would be
that: - Answer- staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their assigned
roles.
Which of the following best describes shared leadership? - Answer- The delegation of authority
and responsibility to other team members
Which of the following is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision
and goals? - Answer- The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an important
milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which of the following
actions should be taken first? - Answer- Communicate goal progress with the appropriate
stakeholders to identify the barriers and challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
,Which of the following is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the
school vision and goals? - Answer- Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can
articulate them in their own words.
Which of the following actions would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals
are implemented consistently? - Answer- Delegating responsibility to others to assist with vision
implementation, monitoring goal progress regularly, and holding all staff members accountable for
fulfilling their roles in the implementation plan
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take first? - Answer- Develop evaluation procedures
and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic performance
data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups. The leader then
decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The primary benefit of this
action isthat - Answer- the school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a thorough
needs assessment.
Which of the following is the best way to identify strategies for facilitating change? - Answer- Study
research-based and proven best practices
A goal for XYZ High School is to increase teachers' and students' technology skills. Which of the
following decisions best demonstrates that the leader is aligning resources to achieve the goal? -
Answer- Purchase updated computers for teachers and students and provide training for using
them
A school leader wants to enlist support for change on campus. Which of the following actions
should be taken first? - Answer- Communicate the intended change effectively to all stakeholders
Which of the following barriers would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student
achievement in math? - Answer- The unexpected resignation of a math teacher
Which of the following best defines equity? - Answer- Providing students with the resources and
support that meet their individual needs
Which of the following would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations? -
Answer- Setting campus goals above minimum standards
When selecting professional development for staff, which of the following should a leader consider
first? - Answer- The alignment of the professional development with the campus vision and goals
A school leader has decided to hire an instructional coach to support the teachers' growth. Which
of the following is the most likely result of this decision? - Answer- The instructional coach will
provide individualized, targeted support to teachers to help them to grow
Which of the following actions best demonstrates that a school leader is open to changing
positions on an issue? - Answer- The school leader has an advisory committee made up of
teachers, students, and community members.
, What is the primary purpose of professional learning communities? - Answer- To facilitate
collaboration among teachers
What is the primary benefit of conducting teacher evaluations? - Answer- Evaluations can provide
feedback to staff members so that they can grow professionally.
A teacher complains to the principal that the feedback from their most recent evaluation was not
fair because it did not provide a well-rounded view of their performance. Which of the following is
the best action that the principal can take to address this concern? - Answer- Conduct additional
observations of the teacher at various days of the week, times of the day, and in varied
circumstances.
A school leader wants to create a risk-taking environment for teachers where they feel comfortable
improving their practices for teaching and learning. Which of the following actions should the
school leader take to accomplish this goal? - Answer- Allow teachers to choose their own
professional development opportunities.
A principal has received notice that the current standards will be phased out and a new set of
standards will be adopted for the upcoming school year. Which of the following actions should the
principal take first regarding curriculum development and revision? - Answer- Identify what
standards are changing and how the current curriculum and resources align to the new standards.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that: - Answer- ensures that all
children with disabilities have free and appropriate education.
Which of the following actions taken by a principal best addresses the problem of having primarily
novice teachers on staff? - Answer- Facilitating collaborative teaching and team teaching
Which of the following best describes rigorous instruction? - Answer- Rigor in academic instruction
refers to curriculum and instruction that is challenging to students.
What is the primary reason that curriculum and instruction must be aligned to assessment? -
Answer- Assessments that are not aligned with curriculum and instruction will not accurately
measure what students learned.
Which of the following pieces of information would be most relevant when determining how to
differentiate instruction for students? - Answer- Previous academic performance, special needs
(such as a physical or learning disability), and learning style
A school leader is monitoring the curricular programs to determine whether student needs are
being met. Which of the following would provide the most valid indication that the curricular
programs are meeting student needs? - Answer- Assessment data shows that most students are
demonstrating academic growth.
A high school principal has created instructional teams comprised of teachers from each core
content area and fine arts. These teams plan instruction together and incorporate concepts from
the various subjects in each of their classrooms. This strategy is an example of what type of
instruction? - Answer- Cross-curricular instruction
