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TEXES PPR EXAM || 2025 - 2026|| (2 LATEST
VERSIONS) EACH VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|A+GRADE
VERSION A
When planning lessons teachers van ensure the effectiveness and appropriateness of the lesson for students of varying backgrounds and economic status by-- - ANSWER- using content examples which are familiar and relevant to students with varied life experiences Which of the following is the most accurate predictor of academic success?
- ANSWER- Socioeconomic status Response to intervention reflects a three-tiered approach to instruction. Which of the following legislative actions led to the RTI tiered model of instruction to prevent academic failure? - ANSWER- Individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA ) Mr.Bates has several gifted students in his 6th grade class who are underachievers. Which strategy might help him address this concern? - ANSWER- Mr. Bates should allow them to pursue individual interests and to explore complex challenging tasks
Which of the following professional strategies is most likely to help middle school teachers connect with students of diverse backgrounds? - ANSWER- Share and discuss literature from a variety of cultures A 5th grade teacher has several struggling readers performing below grade level. Which of the following steps would the teacher take in order to support student learning? - ANSWER- Assess students in order to identify strengths and weaknesses. A 6th grader encounters science content that varies from her present beliefs about the content. A situation involving conflicting attitudes is called- - ANSWER- cognitive dissonance 6th grade teachers reviewed their newly adopted Language arts textbook in order to plan for the year. They aligned the scope and sequence with district expectations. which of the following reflects the scope? - ANSWER- The learning objective Which of the following instructional strategies may be contrasted with inquiry based teaching? - ANSWER- explicit instruction Mrs. Sanders plans her instruction using a framework for integrating language arts with other content areas. She uses a common topic for instruction and plans
then discussing why candy bars of the same size might have different weights. Mr. Mark develops plans to have his 7th graders compare and contrast literary characters in the Giver. Which level of Bloom's taxonomy aligns with this activity?
- ANSWER- analysis A middle school implemented instruction where students create projects or presentations as a demonstration of their research and understanding. this type of student centered learning is an example of - ANSWER- inquiry based learning A math teacher uses class time for direct instruction of math skills and for the most part he models to students the process of solving the math problems. He then sends the students home with math problems to complete for homework. Upon evaluating students performance on homework and tests the teacher isnt satisfied with student progress. - ANSWER- guided practice Mrs. Pearson talked with her 9th graders about learning styles. SHe mentioned to her class she was a visual learner. A couple students mentioned auditory learning was a strength. Most students in the class however noted they learn by doing hands on activities. Mrs. Pearson decided to plan her instruction with this in mind. therefore mrs. pearsons teaching will reflect which theorists views? - ANSWER- Howard Gardners theory of multiple intelligences
An ELL who is at an intermediate level of proficiency listens as a teacher provides instructions about an assignment. If the ELL did not understand the instructions, the ELL at this level of proficiency will most likely- - ANSWER- have the ability to seek clarification from the teacher in English. T The fourth grade teacher wants her ELLs to feel comfortable sharing aloud during classroom discussions. Which of the following strategies would best support the ELLs speaking skills? - ANSWER- Incorporate think pair-share activities into classroom practices so students have an opportunity to interact with another student prior to whole-class sharing. An ELL who is at an advanced high level of language proficiency is preparing a report on a historical figure. The teacher would most likely expect the ELLs report to- - ANSWER- Include grade-level content presented with few language related errors. A teacher has a new student in the classroom who is reading at an intermediate level of proficiency. The teacher listens to the student reads in order to assess reading ability and comprehension. Which of the following is most likely a true statement about the student? - ANSWER- The learner will have the ability to read and understand simple high frequency English used in routine academic and social contexts.
Mr. Scopes is the science teacher for a mixed abilities group of eighth graders. He wants all of his students to learn how to design and conduct a simple controlled experiment. Mr. Scopes sets a goal for all students to improve their skill level their confidence and their attitude toward science. How can Mr. Scopes best achieve his goals especially with his low-achieving students? - ANSWER- He can break down the science controlled experiment into short clear steps that guide students through the investigation process. Every class period has some time set aside for working on the project and receiving teacher assistance. 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? - ANSWER- It represents Mr. Schultz commitment to plan and adapt lessons to address all students diverse backgrounds and needs. Samantha a fourth grade student was experiencing difficulty with word recognition skills and was not performing at the expected grade level. After the administration of a series of tests it was determined that Samantha has mild intellectual disability. Her teacher can best address her problems by- - ANSWER- modifying instruction to address the program designed to meet Samantha's unique needs. Ricardo a fourth grade student from Italy is experiencing difficulty with word recognition skills and has fallen behind the rest of the class. The room teacher is arranging for a resource teacher to work with the student. Which of the following time/place settings should the room teacher request for the resource teacher to work with the student? - ANSWER- During class time in the classroom when students are engaged in other learning activities. Ms. Lara a first year teacher is happily surprised with the response in achievement from her low achieving students in her fifth grade regular class after implementing the Cooperative Learning strategy. For several weeks she had tried different teaching strategies to help improve student learning to no avail until she started using cooperative learning. However she is concerned that Mario although a well behaved student consistently performs poorly in class. Which of
A child watches a teacher conduct a science experiment. The teacher uses three beakers of varying sizes but the liquid amounts in each beaker is the same. A child who cannot understand how the liquid amounts could be the same is in Piaget's stage thinking. - ANSWER- Preoperational Mrs. Belvedere a school counselor at Collins High is concerned with Ann a 10th grader who is missing class more and more frequently. when Mrs. Belvedere expresses her concern to Ann the student responds that school is no longer a priority for her at the moment and that she is working part time she likes what she does at work as well as the pay that goes with it and she even excited that the job may turn into a full time position in the near future. What developmental knowledge does Mrs. Belvedere need for understanding this students perspective?
- ANSWER- This student is more concerned with the present than the future. A 2nd grade teacher has been hired for a classroom where 12 of 23 students are at risk students. The principle tells the teacher that these children are low academic achievers and since kindergarten they have exhibited low self-esteem. The principals comment is likely based on his awareness that children at this age develop a sense of inferiority if they- - ANSWER- fail to experience satisfaction or success with the completion of tasks they are assigned
Eduardo is 5th grader who will do or say just about anything to draw attention to himself in class. determined to be in the spotlight he is willing to persist with his wisecracks or smart-aleck responses until he gets the attention he craves. The teacher is aware that eduardo has a bad home life and speculates that the attention he gets from the class makes him feel like one of the gang. eduardo's behavior in class is probably associated with fears related to ANSWER- being rejected by peers Maslows hierarchy of needs includes physiological needs as a basic need. What does this mean for educators? - ANSWER- Basics needs such as food, drink, shelter, warmth, and sleep must be met before students are motivated to learn. Mr. Hernandez observes that a child in his 1st grade class is sleeping during activities and has trouble paying attention during instruction. The child has trouble concentrating on his work and frequently gets into altercations with other children. Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate way to respond to the situation? - ANSWER- Set up a conference with the child's parents to discuss home behavior and sleep schedules Which of the following teaching strategies best supports beginning level ELL as
support. Uses predominately grade appropriate English to write, using some detail. With support from the teacher has an emerging ability to express herself using self- generated connected text. occasionally exhibits second-language acquisition errors. Which of the following levels of proficiency best describes the student?
- ANSWER- Advanced The proficiency levels of beginning intermediate advanced and advanced high are-
- ANSWER- inclusive of listening, speaking, reading and writing The ELL works toward proficiency in listening and speaking. which of the following must ELLs acquire?
- Academic language proficiency in English needed to think critically understand new concepts process complex academic material and interact and communicate in academic settings.
- cross curricular linguistics and knowledge of the TEKS
- Advanced proficiency in language - ANSWER- 1 & 2 Before beginning a unit on human cells an eighth grade teacher asks students the question "what do you know about human cells ?" After the students brainstorm answers to this question together in class the teacher has students develop and write down questions they have about the topic. Which of the following statements reflects the primary reason for having students ask their own questions about the topic?T - ANSWER- The teacher is developing interest and setting a purpose for learning The following is an instructional objective for a 9th grade biology class: List the major chemical elements in cells (i.e. carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, trace elements) This objective reflects- - ANSWER- The remember level if blooms cognitive domain Which of the following instructional strategies would best communicate high teacher expectations to a 1st grade student who has significant academic needs - ANSWER- Help the student set challenging learning goals and provide the student with the assistance necessary to achieve the goals A high school teacher is aware that the students in his class differ significantly in
Which of the following professional strategies is most likely to result in a positive classroom environment in a middle school classroom? - ANSWER- get to know the students When using conflict resolution techniques to address a dispute between two students a teachers primary goal should be to- - ANSWER- Encourage the students to work toward a mutually agreeable settlement A middle school science teacher often has students engage in group activities. There are a few students who do not participate fully in their groups. Which of the following approaches would best meet these students needs? - ANSWER- Assign clear roles and responsibilities to each member of all groups and rotate the roles among all students Mr. Holmes a middle school teacher is utilizing an online interactive software to encourage student participation in History. Students are selected at random every day to post a topic about the lesson they have been studying and the rest of the class is required to respond to the pasts. Mr. Holmes expectation is to engage students on ongoing verbal and nonverbal communication among themselves as they discuss the lesson. Mr. Holmes has noticed one student never posts or gets involved in the online discussions. Which of the following will best assist the student in meeting the teachers expectations? - ANSWER- Speak to the student
about his lack of participation about consequences for his behavior and ensure him his support. A 7th grade teacher notices her class is off task. Many students are talking and one student is on her cell phone. Which of the following actions would be most appropriate? - ANSWER- Shift to an engaging activity and reevaluate the failed lesson at a later time Ms. Jackson gave her class of 5th graders a test that included vocab words from The Diary of Ann Frank. She noticed that Cody placed his list of vocab words where he could easily see it on the floor and that Cody was looking at it during the test. What should Ms. Jackson have done when she noticed this? - ANSWER- The teacher should have quietly walked over to Cody's desk and removed the vocab list letting Cody continue taking the test. Mr. Lopez plans to develop an effective set of behavior expectations for students in his 4th grade classroom. Which of the following practices will most likely help him attain this goal? - ANSWER- Create behavior standards in class to include student input and discussion a 6th grade teacher uses clicker technology as a way of having her students
Mrs. Matthews is a new 7th grade math teacher. Because she is still learning how to convey course content, Mrs. Matthews spends time reading from her power points and working math examples with her back to the class. Therefore she is not engaging her students. Which of the following communication practices should Mrs. Matthews adopt to become a more effective teacher? - ANSWER- Mrs. Matthews should increase eye contact with her students Which of the following strategies would be effective in increasing student engagement in the classroom? - ANSWER- Giving students thinking time after asking probing questions Current trends in education suggest teaching practices reflect evidence-based instruction in the classroom. Which of the following statements should teachers consider as they locate and implement evidence-based practices? - ANSWER- One study cannot provide evidences to support a particular practice; it is a convergence of evidence that deems a practice appropriate Mrs. Knudson's 8th grade students lack self- motivation. They are not interested in course content and many students are not submitting quality work. Which of the following strategies would most likely develop self-motivation - ANSWER- Incorporating class assignments that include student choice
Which of the following theorists contributed to the idea that children may respond to positive reinforcement? - ANSWER- Skinner Current trends in education suggest teachers use evidence-based practices in their classrooms. Which of the following conclusions for research relates to this trend? - ANSWER- The convergence of evidence deems a practice appropriate Before beginning a unit on marine mammals a teacher asks students the question "What do you know about the ocean?" Which of the following statements reflects the primary reason for this question? - ANSWER- The teacher wants to assess prior knowledge of the topic A 7th grade ELL struggles during reading. The student specifically struggles with determining the meaning of unknown vocab words in the text. Which of the
