PPR EXAM (2 LATEST VERSIONS 2023-2024)
EACH VERSION WITH 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS)|AGRADE
VERSION A
Mr. Salim teaches in an urban middle school where the principle has asked
teachers to make a special effort to meet the needs of all students especially those
with varying disabilities. As the school year begins, Mr. Salim is considering ways
to adapt instruction to meet these students needs. In planning to modify instruction
to help accommodate these special needs students in the classroom Mr. Salim most
likely is thing of- – ANSWER- Addressing the same instructional goals and
objectives as those addressed to non-disabled students with some modifications to
meet each students needs.
Ms. Leda learned in a workshop about cooperative learning that grouping her
students heterogeneously by ability and ethnicity is the most effective way to help
all students- – ANSWER- have an opportunity to work with varying academic
levels and cultural backgrounds that may differ from their own.
Five year old Maria Valdez is in kindergarten class at Villa Nova Elementary
School. Her teacher asks her to name the colors pointing to several figures on the
wall. As Maria starts naming all the colors in Spanish correctly the teacher follows
her through the list telling the colors in English. Which is the best analysis of the
teachers response? – ANSWER- The teacher should have acknowledged Maria’s
appropriate use of her native language before introducing the colors in English.
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 the following is
the best possible explanation for Mario’s performance class? – ANSWER- Mario
has a learning disability
A sixth grade teacher wants to promote active learning through class discussions.
The ELLs in class tend to be quiet and hesitant to share in class. Which of the
following grouping configurations might engage ELLs in conversation? –
ANSWER- Think-pair-share strategies where students have an opportunity to
engage in language prior to whole-class sharing
Rafael is an 11th grade student who was tested for special education but did not
qualify for services. He has not passed the exit level state testing and currently has
a D grade point average; and the most recent in house school assessment indicates
the student is not learning the standards necessary to pass his math and english
courses. When asked Rafael explains that he doesnt know what is wrong and he
does not care what he does after high school because he is dumb. He feels guilty to
be in this predicament because he is the first in his family to graduate from high
school. He has difficulty sleeping at night, is chronically tardy to school and is one
absence away from losing credit for the school year. He usually wears the same
black hoodie and rarely looks people in the face. Which of the following answer
choices best describes this student? – ANSWER- Rafael’s depressive behavior
mirrors his academic achievement
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
they development English-speaking skills in a science classroom? – ANSWERProviding native language translations of academic vocabulary
Students in ms. claire’s 7th grade class are very diverse group. The class includes
both gifted and talented students as well as students who regularly spend time with
the schools resource teacher. In addition Ms. Claire is aware that in any given
classroom student cognitive abilities and readiness may range over two or three
grade levels.
Which of the following is most important as Ms. Claire considers how to adapt her
instructional strategies as she plans her special needs students? – ANSWER- Her
instructional strategies must ensure that no group of students is singled out and
made to feel different or isolated from the other students.
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