PRAXIS SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE ASSESSMENT (6990)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for the
last few years. The chairperson of the reading department asks the school leader for assistance in
identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the following data will be most
important for the school leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the department's
instructional decisions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Subskill reading assessment scores
A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after another violent incident.
Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take before the expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with
due process? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the
accusations and evidence gathered
During an annual review of school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to the
school improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action,
the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅creating a culture of shared leadership among faculty
A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information system (SISS I S). Teachers in
the elementary school express concern about the requirement that student data will have to be entered
on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by the school leader best helps address the
teachers' resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Using a survey to determine how teachers currently
monitor and report student progress
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning
objective is teaching students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions,
followed by guided and independent practice using several problems. The teacher provides students
with feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the teacher provides each student
with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to reduce to the lowest common
denominator.
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's post
observation conference? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Aligning assessments with instructional goals
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new school wide mathematics program after its first year of
implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates the
, effectiveness of the program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅"Student benchmark data indicates that
program objectives were met."
This statement most effectively demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, explaining that
benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met
A representative of the chamber of commerce asks the leader of a high school how the business
community can partner with the school to acknowledge the accomplishments of individual students.
Which of the following is the school leader's best recommendation? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Asking businesses to offer discounts or reward cards to students who achieve a goal
set by the school
Obtaining incentives from local businesses for students to achieve a goal set by the school (attendance,
honor roll, community service, etcet cetera.) is an effective way for many students to have their
achievements celebrated.
A school leader is using data to assess the effectiveness of a volunteer tutoring program for improving
student achievement in reading. Which TWO of the following types of data best evaluate the success of
the initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. Scores from pretests and posttests administered to the
students
2. Anecdotal records from the teachers of students who receive tutoring
A school leader hosts a parent meeting to solicit support for a high school senior internship program
with local businesses. Which of the following aspects of the internship should the school leader
communicate as being the primary benefit of the program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Answer:
Promoting skills and knowledge in a student's field of interest
Explanation: Promoting skills and knowledge in the student's field of interest serves as one of the
primary benefits of high school internship programs. These programs help students engage in work that
interests them while developing skills needed for achieving career goals.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The school leader of a high school assesses reading scores, which have shown a steady decline for the
last few years. The chairperson of the reading department asks the school leader for assistance in
identifying methods to boost students' reading abilities. Which of the following data will be most
important for the school leader to suggest that the chairperson share in guiding the department's
instructional decisions? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Subskill reading assessment scores
A high school student with a history of fighting is suspended from school after another violent incident.
Because of the student's repeated offenses, the school leader recommends expulsion. Which of the
following actions should the school leader take before the expulsion hearing to ensure compliance with
due process? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Notifying the student and parents, orally or in writing, of the
accusations and evidence gathered
During an annual review of school programs, a school leader asks committee members to refer to the
school improvement plan while reviewing the effectiveness of various programs. By taking this action,
the school leader demonstrates an understanding of the importance of - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅creating a culture of shared leadership among faculty
A small district plans to implement a computer-based student information system (SISS I S). Teachers in
the elementary school express concern about the requirement that student data will have to be entered
on a weekly basis. Which of the following initial actions by the school leader best helps address the
teachers' resistance? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Using a survey to determine how teachers currently
monitor and report student progress
A school leader observes a teacher's mathematics lesson. The lesson plan indicates that the learning
objective is teaching students to add fractions. The lesson begins with a minilesson on adding fractions,
followed by guided and independent practice using several problems. The teacher provides students
with feedback and support as they work. At the close of the lesson, the teacher provides each student
with an exit slip. The exit slip contains three fractions for students to reduce to the lowest common
denominator.
Which of the following is most important for the school leader to target in the teacher's post
observation conference? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Aligning assessments with instructional goals
A school leader reviews a report regarding a new school wide mathematics program after its first year of
implementation. Which of the following statements from the report best demonstrates the
, effectiveness of the program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅"Student benchmark data indicates that
program objectives were met."
This statement most effectively demonstrates the effectiveness of the program, explaining that
benchmark data indicates that program objectives were met
A representative of the chamber of commerce asks the leader of a high school how the business
community can partner with the school to acknowledge the accomplishments of individual students.
Which of the following is the school leader's best recommendation? - CORRECT
ANSWER✅✅✅Asking businesses to offer discounts or reward cards to students who achieve a goal
set by the school
Obtaining incentives from local businesses for students to achieve a goal set by the school (attendance,
honor roll, community service, etcet cetera.) is an effective way for many students to have their
achievements celebrated.
A school leader is using data to assess the effectiveness of a volunteer tutoring program for improving
student achievement in reading. Which TWO of the following types of data best evaluate the success of
the initiative? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅1. Scores from pretests and posttests administered to the
students
2. Anecdotal records from the teachers of students who receive tutoring
A school leader hosts a parent meeting to solicit support for a high school senior internship program
with local businesses. Which of the following aspects of the internship should the school leader
communicate as being the primary benefit of the program? - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅Answer:
Promoting skills and knowledge in a student's field of interest
Explanation: Promoting skills and knowledge in the student's field of interest serves as one of the
primary benefits of high school internship programs. These programs help students engage in work that
interests them while developing skills needed for achieving career goals.
