PPR (Certify Teacher) Review
Questions With Complete
Solutions
Five-year-old Tim is beginning to become more active in the classroom. One day, when
it was still too early for nap time, he goes to the back of the room to get his mat. in trying
to get his mat out, all the other mats belonging to his classmates come tumbling down
and scatter all over the floor. What should his teacher, Mrs Laslow, do in response to
make sure this incident will not happen again? - Correct AnswerExplain the
appropriate time to get mats out but stile supportive of Tim's intention.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes physiological needs as a basic need. What does
this mean for education. - Correct AnswerBasic needs such as food, drink, shelter,
warmth, and sleep must be met before students are motivated to learn.
Mr. Lara, the orchestra director at the high school, is taking his students to a
neighboring state to play in a competition. Again he reminds his students that the same
rule apply during the trip: students are not allowed to wear any types of hats or
bandannas, and all tattoos must be covered. A parent approaches the director wanting
to know why he has these rules. Mr. Lara explains to the parent that - - Correct
AnswerRisky behaviors such as gang involvement affect learning and these rules
prevent many gang-related symbols. such as hats, tattoos, and bandannas, from being
evident among his students.
The proficiency levels of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and advanced high are - -
Correct AnswerInclusive of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Mr. Schultz has his six grade students explore how carbon is taken from the
atmosphere by observing and interacting with a touch-screen diagram that illustrates
the carbon cycle before he discusses it with them. After debriefing the students, he
shows a video that illustrates that plants performing the process of photosynthesis
describe one way carbon is taken from the atmosphere. He then has the students work
in pairs to write how the photosynthesis process takes place. Mr.Schultz always asks
himself how science lessons he plans to meet the needs of his students might be
interpreted by the various cultures represented in his class.
,What is the primary reason that this is such an important consideration for him? -
Correct AnswerIt represents Mr. Schultz commitment to plan and adapt lessons to
address all students diverse backgrounds and needs.
Mrs. Sessler studies would geography and current events with the students in her eight-
grade classroom. She cultivates an attitude of respect for her cultures and people that
her students encounter in these studies. Which of the following are benefits for students
from this classroom instruction? Select all that apply. - Correct AnswerThe teacher
is modeling the value of other culture.
The teacher is modeling acceptance of differences in people.
Students gain a sense of the greater world around them.
Student develop critical thinking skills analyzing information.
Students have an avenue for exploring ways to address their own biases.
Mrs. Gibson uses instructional strategies such as a call and response, cooperative
learning and differentiated instruction with her sixth-grade students to build connections
between academic learning and student's diverse backgrounds. Which of the following
are benefits of these types of instructional strategies? Select all that apply. - Correct
AnswerStudents have may opportunities to experience success in the classroom
A sense of community is developed in the classroom.
Mr. Bates uses mainly a lecture style teaching to present information to his middle
school students. This type of teaching would be best meet the needs of which type of
learner? - Correct AnswerAuditory Learners
Below are partial description from the four levels of English Language Proficiency
Standards for the speaking domain for Grades K-12. Please drag and drop each box to
match the proficiency level with the correct description. - Correct AnswerCan use
English grammar structures and complex sentences to narrate and describe at a level
nearly comparably to native English-speaking peers- Advanced
Able to express simple, original messages, speaking using sentences, and participate in
short conversations - Intermediate
Mainly speak using single words and short phases; have a very limited bank of high-
frequency, high-need, concrete vocabulary words - Beginning
Are able to participate comfortably in most conversations and academic discussions on
familiar topics - Advanced High
,Which of the following correctly describes how a teacher in graders 5-8 should use the
state-required curriculum when planning lessons? - Correct AnswerThe teacher
must use a logical sequence for instruction.
The teacher muse support stated instruction goals.
The teacher must stay within the framework of the state required curriculum.
Which of the following is the act designed to ensure that students in grade 5-8 learn
what they are intended to earn in class? - Correct AnswerInstruction
What is the purpose of the TEKS (Texas Knowledge and Skills) curriculum guidelines? -
Correct AnswerProvide guidelines for mandated curriculum for public schools from
elementary through high school in Texas.
A junior high teacher wants to be sure to cover all concepts and skills that are
designated for the students in his grade level. Which of the following resources are
available to help him know what concepts and skills should be taught and in what
order? - Correct AnswerScope and sequence
Fourth graders will be learning about trees. It is fall and each child will pick a tree to
observe. The student will use a journal to sketch the tree throughout the year and
record observation of how it changes from season to season. In the late spring or early
summer, the teacher will ask students to describe the changes and cycle the tree went
through. What type of learning is this an example of? - Correct AnswerDiscovery
Learning
A fifth grade teacher selects reading material for a small reading group. The selected
text, to be used for instructional purposes, is a level above what the group members
read independently. Which of the following theories reflects this practice? - Correct
AnswerZone of proximal development
A classroom teacher has students of varying reading abilities. The teacher intentionally
pairs a weak reader with a strong reader during a class activity. The stronger reader
scaffolds the weak reader during reading tasks.
The teacher's grouping strategy reflects which of the following learning theories? -
Correct AnswerVygotsky's zone of proximal development
A second-grade teacher is observing her students problem-solve Math word problems.
What is perhaps the most important drawback when the students go directly to writing a
, number sentence first in order to solve a problem? - Correct AnswerThey may not
be able to show their problem-solving strategy on paper without using manipulatives
first.
Without manipulatives, students may not realize that what they write for their number
sentence may be incorrect because they generalize only from concrete experiences.
COMP 4
Mr. Hicks, the social studies teacher, is planning a unit on Texas for his fifth graders. As
he plans the activities for the unit, which of the following activities would help his
students develop higher-order thinking skills? - Correct AnswerPresenting a short
skit with the students depicting the challenges faced by the early Texans and how they
coped with these issues.
A teacher works with a intermediate level English language learner who is struggling to
understand concepts taught in science. If the science teacher is beginning a unit about
weathering and erosion, the teacher might scaffold instruction by - - Correct
AnswerSharing a short video clip on the topic.
Sixth-grade students have recently completed a social studies unit in which they studied
exploration to the New World. Which of the following student activities would
demonstrate the highest level of critical thinking? - Correct AnswerProducing the
timeline of events regarding exploration of America from 1600-1700.
COMP 4
Mr. Blackwell, a new fourth-grade teacher is eagerly awaiting the first day of school.
Before classes begin, however, room arrangement decisions will need to be made. In
deciding on where the desk should go, it is important for Mr. Blackwell to remember that
- - Correct AnswerThe arrangement should be flexible and meet the needs of his
students.
Each morning Mrs. Salazar's first grade class begins with the daily goals. In a
discussion format, children discover new vocab words, predict weather, and learn about
exciting events. What is the greatest advantage of Mrs. Salazar scheduling these
routines? - Correct AnswerIt encourages students to take turns, share new ideas,
and cooperate with each other.
A teacher is facilitating a class discussion and a student offers an incorrect or only
partially correct Answer to a question. Of the following responses by the teacher,
which one is more likely to create an environment where students feel safe to
Questions With Complete
Solutions
Five-year-old Tim is beginning to become more active in the classroom. One day, when
it was still too early for nap time, he goes to the back of the room to get his mat. in trying
to get his mat out, all the other mats belonging to his classmates come tumbling down
and scatter all over the floor. What should his teacher, Mrs Laslow, do in response to
make sure this incident will not happen again? - Correct AnswerExplain the
appropriate time to get mats out but stile supportive of Tim's intention.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes physiological needs as a basic need. What does
this mean for education. - Correct AnswerBasic needs such as food, drink, shelter,
warmth, and sleep must be met before students are motivated to learn.
Mr. Lara, the orchestra director at the high school, is taking his students to a
neighboring state to play in a competition. Again he reminds his students that the same
rule apply during the trip: students are not allowed to wear any types of hats or
bandannas, and all tattoos must be covered. A parent approaches the director wanting
to know why he has these rules. Mr. Lara explains to the parent that - - Correct
AnswerRisky behaviors such as gang involvement affect learning and these rules
prevent many gang-related symbols. such as hats, tattoos, and bandannas, from being
evident among his students.
The proficiency levels of beginning, intermediate, advanced, and advanced high are - -
Correct AnswerInclusive of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Mr. Schultz has his six grade students explore how carbon is taken from the
atmosphere by observing and interacting with a touch-screen diagram that illustrates
the carbon cycle before he discusses it with them. After debriefing the students, he
shows a video that illustrates that plants performing the process of photosynthesis
describe one way carbon is taken from the atmosphere. He then has the students work
in pairs to write how the photosynthesis process takes place. Mr.Schultz always asks
himself how science lessons he plans to meet the needs of his students might be
interpreted by the various cultures represented in his class.
,What is the primary reason that this is such an important consideration for him? -
Correct AnswerIt represents Mr. Schultz commitment to plan and adapt lessons to
address all students diverse backgrounds and needs.
Mrs. Sessler studies would geography and current events with the students in her eight-
grade classroom. She cultivates an attitude of respect for her cultures and people that
her students encounter in these studies. Which of the following are benefits for students
from this classroom instruction? Select all that apply. - Correct AnswerThe teacher
is modeling the value of other culture.
The teacher is modeling acceptance of differences in people.
Students gain a sense of the greater world around them.
Student develop critical thinking skills analyzing information.
Students have an avenue for exploring ways to address their own biases.
Mrs. Gibson uses instructional strategies such as a call and response, cooperative
learning and differentiated instruction with her sixth-grade students to build connections
between academic learning and student's diverse backgrounds. Which of the following
are benefits of these types of instructional strategies? Select all that apply. - Correct
AnswerStudents have may opportunities to experience success in the classroom
A sense of community is developed in the classroom.
Mr. Bates uses mainly a lecture style teaching to present information to his middle
school students. This type of teaching would be best meet the needs of which type of
learner? - Correct AnswerAuditory Learners
Below are partial description from the four levels of English Language Proficiency
Standards for the speaking domain for Grades K-12. Please drag and drop each box to
match the proficiency level with the correct description. - Correct AnswerCan use
English grammar structures and complex sentences to narrate and describe at a level
nearly comparably to native English-speaking peers- Advanced
Able to express simple, original messages, speaking using sentences, and participate in
short conversations - Intermediate
Mainly speak using single words and short phases; have a very limited bank of high-
frequency, high-need, concrete vocabulary words - Beginning
Are able to participate comfortably in most conversations and academic discussions on
familiar topics - Advanced High
,Which of the following correctly describes how a teacher in graders 5-8 should use the
state-required curriculum when planning lessons? - Correct AnswerThe teacher
must use a logical sequence for instruction.
The teacher muse support stated instruction goals.
The teacher must stay within the framework of the state required curriculum.
Which of the following is the act designed to ensure that students in grade 5-8 learn
what they are intended to earn in class? - Correct AnswerInstruction
What is the purpose of the TEKS (Texas Knowledge and Skills) curriculum guidelines? -
Correct AnswerProvide guidelines for mandated curriculum for public schools from
elementary through high school in Texas.
A junior high teacher wants to be sure to cover all concepts and skills that are
designated for the students in his grade level. Which of the following resources are
available to help him know what concepts and skills should be taught and in what
order? - Correct AnswerScope and sequence
Fourth graders will be learning about trees. It is fall and each child will pick a tree to
observe. The student will use a journal to sketch the tree throughout the year and
record observation of how it changes from season to season. In the late spring or early
summer, the teacher will ask students to describe the changes and cycle the tree went
through. What type of learning is this an example of? - Correct AnswerDiscovery
Learning
A fifth grade teacher selects reading material for a small reading group. The selected
text, to be used for instructional purposes, is a level above what the group members
read independently. Which of the following theories reflects this practice? - Correct
AnswerZone of proximal development
A classroom teacher has students of varying reading abilities. The teacher intentionally
pairs a weak reader with a strong reader during a class activity. The stronger reader
scaffolds the weak reader during reading tasks.
The teacher's grouping strategy reflects which of the following learning theories? -
Correct AnswerVygotsky's zone of proximal development
A second-grade teacher is observing her students problem-solve Math word problems.
What is perhaps the most important drawback when the students go directly to writing a
, number sentence first in order to solve a problem? - Correct AnswerThey may not
be able to show their problem-solving strategy on paper without using manipulatives
first.
Without manipulatives, students may not realize that what they write for their number
sentence may be incorrect because they generalize only from concrete experiences.
COMP 4
Mr. Hicks, the social studies teacher, is planning a unit on Texas for his fifth graders. As
he plans the activities for the unit, which of the following activities would help his
students develop higher-order thinking skills? - Correct AnswerPresenting a short
skit with the students depicting the challenges faced by the early Texans and how they
coped with these issues.
A teacher works with a intermediate level English language learner who is struggling to
understand concepts taught in science. If the science teacher is beginning a unit about
weathering and erosion, the teacher might scaffold instruction by - - Correct
AnswerSharing a short video clip on the topic.
Sixth-grade students have recently completed a social studies unit in which they studied
exploration to the New World. Which of the following student activities would
demonstrate the highest level of critical thinking? - Correct AnswerProducing the
timeline of events regarding exploration of America from 1600-1700.
COMP 4
Mr. Blackwell, a new fourth-grade teacher is eagerly awaiting the first day of school.
Before classes begin, however, room arrangement decisions will need to be made. In
deciding on where the desk should go, it is important for Mr. Blackwell to remember that
- - Correct AnswerThe arrangement should be flexible and meet the needs of his
students.
Each morning Mrs. Salazar's first grade class begins with the daily goals. In a
discussion format, children discover new vocab words, predict weather, and learn about
exciting events. What is the greatest advantage of Mrs. Salazar scheduling these
routines? - Correct AnswerIt encourages students to take turns, share new ideas,
and cooperate with each other.
A teacher is facilitating a class discussion and a student offers an incorrect or only
partially correct Answer to a question. Of the following responses by the teacher,
which one is more likely to create an environment where students feel safe to
