SLLA 6990 Constructed Response

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How is time allocated for all sections of the SLLA 6990?

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Answer explanation

Answer: B - The test is divided into two sections. You have 2 hours, 45 minutes (165 minutes) for the selected response section and 1 hour, 15 minutes (75 minutes) for the constructed-response section.

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How much time should you spend to complete EACH of the four constructed questions on the SLLA 6990?

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15 - 20 minutes

Answer explanation

Answer: C - You have exactly 18.75 minutes to complete EACH of the 4 constructed response essays.  This includes the time needed to read the task and prompt question, brainstorm and draft your thoughts, and write well developed paragraphs.

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Which is the best strategy to use to make sure your answer thoroughly addresses the constructed response question? Options: a. Provide an opinion based on your teaching experience. b. Rephrase the statement in your own words. c. Identify key issue, use specific examples and outline a process to solve d. Explain what the individuals in the scenario did incorrectly and why.

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Identify key issue, use specific examples and outline a process to solve

Answer explanation

Answer: C - A strong answer identifies the main issue and uses evidence from the scenario to support your process. Steps to solve the problem given should be clear in your written response.

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Which of the following would be the best way to improve your answer to a constructed response question? a. Use bullet points to organize your response. b. Structure your answer using a leadership framework. c. Write as much as possible in a lengthy paragraph. d. Respond using personal anecdotes.

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Structure your answer using a leadership framework.

Answer explanation

Answer: B - A clear structure is easy to follow and using a leadership framework aligns your answer with SLLA standards.

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Which is NOT considered positive language to be used in writing the four constructed response essays for the SLLA 6990? Options: a. Align all similar cultures to collaborate on the same committees. b. Acquire and institutionalize cultural knowledge. c. Routinely conduct self assessment. d. Foster awareness and tolerance of diversity.

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Align all similar cultures to collaborate on the same committees.

Answer explanation

Answer: A Aligning people with similar or common demographic traits is NOT honoring diversity. Working collaboratively at your best does not mean only working with like minded individuals.

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What is the most effective first step when analyzing a constructed response prompt on the SLLA 6990? Options: a. Write an outline of your answer. b. Identify the stakeholders in the scenario. c. Read the prompt and begin responding. d. Highlight the leadership standard being assessed.

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Highlight the leadership standard being assessed.

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ANSWER:  D - Identifying the relevant standard first helps focus your answer on what is being assessed.

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How should you address stakeholders in your constructed response?

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Identify and explain their roles in the solution.

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Answer: B - Explicitly acknowledging and including stakeholders improves credibility and realism.

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The strongest constructed responses are usually...

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Specific, logical, and connected to best practices.

Answer explanation

Answer: A - Focused, practical, and evidence-based answers are scored highest.

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Constructed Response essays are scored holistically on a scale from 1 to 3. Which of the following performance indicators is NOT on the scoring rubric? a. Use of supporting evidence, c. Relevancy and Analysis, d. Organization, clarity and use of language

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Writing ability

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Answer B is correct.