School administrators are in the process of designing a data report that will beused to communicate standardized assessment results to classroom teachers.The reports are likely to be most useful in facilitating and improving the teachers'instructional planning if they

include information about each student's performance on each section of a test.

incorporate a variety of summary statistics, such as mean, range, and standard deviation, to characterize student scores.

compare an individual's current performance to performance on previous tests

provide an indication of how each class performed on each test question compared with other classes at the same grade level.

To prepare students for the district's benchmark tests given each month in the first 7 months of the school year, the principal at a middle school creates learning communities of teachers at each grade level and in each subject area. Identify which practice the groups should develop and implement first to enhance student learning and achievement as measured on the benchmark tests.

cooperative learning activities

A principal has established grade-level teacher teams to provide teachers with professional support and improve school performance. A key school goal at this time is to "set and achieve high academic expectations for every student." In observing the teacher teams in action, the principal can best ensure that they are effectively striving to meet this goal if team members place the greatest emphasis on discussing ways to

respond to students who are progressing at different rates in the classroom.

determine the skills and content that are most important for students to master.

provide students with enhanced opportunities to practice and improve their test-taking skills.

create meaningful incentives that encourage students to work to their potential

Which learning strategy would be best suited to students in intermediate grades?

asking students to explain the steps taken in solving a two- or three-digit multiplication problem

asking students to complete a worksheet containing 100 two- or three-digit multiplication problems in small groups

asking students to solve two- or three-digit multiplication problems at the chalkboard without discussion

asking students to complete a two- or three-digit multiplication worksheet alone at their desks

A recently hired principal at a low-performing school wishes to create a school climate that fosters strong academic achievement for all students. Which of the following approaches by the principal would best help promote attainment of this goal?

using a variety of means to communicate a vision of high expectations for students and faculty on a regular basis

guiding faculty to give students ample flexibility in determining what they will learn and how they will learn it

providing meaningful incentives to reward faculty when a specified proportion of their students meet expectations

prompting faculty to offer students a mix of individual, small-group, and whole-class learning opportunities

Given the data below, identify the most effective instructional strategies to address the area on which School M should concentrate.

using various book forms, media specialists, and inquiry skills for locating information

using a computer-based program in which students read passages to increase vocabulary recognition

using a primary-level phonetic and fluency program

using a computer-based program in which students read passages and contrast point of view

A principal, who has been reviewing student scores on the statewide assessment, is concerned about a significant and rapid decline in the performance of students from a subgroup in the school. The principal's best initial response would be to involve faculty and staff in

determining specific factors that are likely to be causing or contributing to the observed student trend.

identifying additional human or other resources that would be expected to improve the students' performance.

analyzing the extent to which the problematic test results reflect the students' true skills and abilities.

evaluating the match between the school curriculum and the content that is covered on the students' tests.

When determining the appropriateness of instructional materials, which criterion is most critical to improving statewide assessment scores?

cultural diversity representation

appeal to students and teachers

A recently hired principal wishes to evaluate teacher quality in the school by determining the extent to which the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices are currently being implemented. The principal can best achieve this goal by taking which of the following actions first?

arranging to spend time observing in each teacher's classroom

providing each teacher with an instructional self-evaluation form to complete

meeting with each teacher to discuss their teaching methods and priorities

analyzing samples of student work submitted by each teacher

Joe is an 8th-grade student who has learning disabilities in writing and reading. He is in a regular 8th-grade class taught by a language arts teacher and an ESE teacher. Joe's IEP calls for modifications and accommodations for his daily school routine and when he takes statewide and districtwide tests. Which of the following is an example of an appropriate accommodation that could be included in Joe's IEP?

Joe will speak his answers to an essay test rather than writing them down

Joe will use a peer coach during testing sessions.

Joe will use the 5th-grade textbook and a modified, limited curriculum.

Joe will be exempt from norm-referenced tests.

A recently hired middle school principal has determined that many students from one subgroup, which makes up approximately one-quarter of the student body, often do not benefit fully from the instruction their teachers are delivering. The principal wants to offer the faculty suggestions for improving their performance in regard to this issue. Which of the following suggestions would be most appropriate to offer?

using a variety of materials during instruction that are likely to be relevant and meaningful to all students

offering students frequent opportunities to work with classmates of their choice on self-selected projects

defining different academic goals for students who are achieving at different levels or who learn in different ways

starting each unit of study with a focus on basic knowledge and gradually incorporating higher-level thinking

At a school site, four black students were huddled together; one student had money in his hand and another student had his hand in his pocket. In the 1997 court case of A.S. v. State of Florida, 1997, the court ruled that the situation did not provide reasonable suspicion. The federal statute argued in this case was

the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guards against unreasonable searches and seizures.

the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, as it relates to the removal or expulsionof special education students.

the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits federally funded programs fromdiscriminating on the basis of race or national origin.

Last year a school district initiated an interim assessment program in which two interim assessments aligned with state-adopted standards for mathematics would be administered each year to students in grades 3 through 10. Which of the following issues should a principal in the district consider the most important concern during the first year of implementing the interim assessment?

The interim assessment results were not available to school staff until nearly 3 months after they were administered.

The interim assessments included some questions in formats that differ from the formats used on the annual statewide assessment.

Teachers had only very limited access to their students' interim assessments before the assessments were administered.

Students did not have opportunities to take practice tests reflecting the content that would be on their interim assessments.

Given the following school climate survey results, which strategy is most likely to result in improving student learning?

developing a schoolwide discipline plan

Which of the following practices observed in an elementary classroom would best reflect the teacher's commitment to the belief that all students are capable of learning and achieving academic success?

using increasingly intensive instructional interventions for students who continue to struggle

providing students with opportunities to address curricular content from integrated and varied perspectives

implementing a flexible grading system that uses each student's prior performance as a basis for assigning grades

displaying many examples of student work that reflect excellence in relation to instructional goals

A principal undertakes outreach to recruit individuals in the community who areinterested in playing an active role in the school. Such roles include serving as a classroom volunteer, making classroom presentations in curriculum-aligned areas of expertise, and serving as a mentor to selected students. In doing so, the principal makes it a priority to reach out to members of the various demographic groups that make up the school community. This action best demonstrates the principal's commitment to

promoting all students' school success by valuing diversity.

providing learning opportunities that students perceive as relevant to their lives outside of school.

encouraging a sense of accountability for results among all stakeholders.

using a collaborative approach in solving problems and making decisions affecting the school.

Mrs. Adams is the newly appointed principal of Pine Shore High School. In her first week as principal, she realizes that the school has no technology or software to contact parents regarding student attendance and school activities. Mrs. Adams decides to purchase a system at a cost of $8,500.00. According to legal standards, Mrs. Adams may purchase the equipment

after soliciting written quotes from three or more sources.

through the school’s petty cash account.

after soliciting telephone quotes from three or more sources.

through the school’s activity funds.

A principal who is new to a school plans to use student results on both district-mandated interim assessments and annual statewide assessments to help monitor teacher performance. In using this approach, the principal can best help assure fair and accurate monitoring by taking into consideration the

previous performance of the students in each teacher's class.

level of student success on teacher-developed classroom tests.

perspectives of each teacher regarding his or her own instruction.

difficulty level of the content and skills each teacher is teaching.

An elementary school is planning to purchase a new mathematics textbook series for initial implementation in the next school year. The school allocation for state-adopted textbooks/instructional materials will allow the school to purchase the text for only about half of the students in Year 1. When planning the expenditure of the funds for the new series, the principal should

meet with faculty representatives to develop a plan for implementation of the newtextbook series over a 2-year period.

contact the district finance office for guidelines on acquiring additional funds forimplementation of the new textbook series.

purchase the new textbooks for Grades K, 2, and 4 the first year of implementationand plan to buy them for Grades 1, 3, and 5 in Year 2.

divide the total amount of money available by the number of students in the schooland allocate dollars to each grade on a per-student basis.

A principal recently led the development of a comprehensive database that includes standardized test results, classroom assessment results, and report card grades for all of the students in each grade level. Teachers can easily access the database to review existing information and enter new information.Teachers' regular use of this database is likely to be most effective in promoting achievement of which of the following goals?

strengthening instructional decision making

clarifying criteria for distinguishing levels of student learning

identifying obstacles to success for underperforming students

facilitating the use of accountability procedures

Which component must be in a school's guidance report?

educational degrees of the counselors in the school

individual student assessment data

An elementary school principal is aware that certain student groups in the school, such as ELLs and students with an economically disadvantaged classification, tend to perform at substantially lower levels than their peers both in the classroom and on standardized tests. The principal can best address this situation by providing teachers with professional development aimed at improving their ability to

provide differentiated instruction that builds on students' unique strengths anexperiences.

incorporate project-based learning activities into the curriculum.

develop individualized performance criteria to drive instruction and assessment for each student.

create and implement standards-aligned independent study programs

John has been suspended from school 4 times within the last 2 months, and his suspensions from his current school site total 8 days. John has a learning disability and is consequently falling behind in his class work. Which strategy is required?

determining if John’s behavior is a manifestation of his exceptionality

increasing the time John spends in the exceptional student education program

placing John in a more restrictive environment

A principal in a school with a history of low performance is preparing to interviewcandidates for an open position in the English department. The principal isconsidering various prompts that could be used to elicit information from thecandidates during their interviews.Which of the following prompts would likely yield responses that provide the principal with the most useful information about a candidate's effectiveness as an educator?

Describe a significant problem you encountered in attempting to promote learning for one or more students, and explain how you addressed that problem.

Discuss your most important strengths as a teacher, and describe what you consider to be your greatest professional development needs and goals at this time.

Explain how your courses at the college or graduate level, as well as your teaching experience to date, have prepared you to be a successful English teacher.

Identify the components of the English curriculum that you believe are most crucial for students to master, and explain why those components are so important.

Sally is a 2nd-grade student at Freedom Elementary School. Sally must receive administered medication every day at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Her mother has completed an authorization form allowing school personnel to administer the medication. Which of the following statements is true in this situation?

The medication must be stored in the original container.

The school must order the medication.

School personnel do not have to be trained to administer this medication if they follow the directions on the container.

An IEP meeting must be held prior to school personnel administering the medication

A school is planning to initiate a new mentoring program for beginning teachers. Goals of the program include promoting the instructional proficiency of new teachers and increasing new teacher retention. Which of the following practices used by school administrators would best help ensure the success of the new program?

providing initial and ongoing training for individuals who are selected to serve as a mentor

observing and providing feedback on meetings between mentors and mentees on a regular basis

pairing new teachers with mentors who have similar backgrounds and life experiences

giving mentors flexibility in defining their own roles and responsibilities in the mentoring relationship

Simon is an 18-year-old student who is living with his 20-year-old brother. His mother calls the school and wants to see his disciplinary records. Which statement is true?

Since Simon is 18, his mother needs his permission to see his records.

Only Simon’s brother may see the records, as Simon is currently living with him

Simon’s mother, in her role as parent, always has the right to see his records.

The school, acting in loco parentis, determines who may see Simon’s records.

A principal will be working with a small group of staff members to select professional development activities that all teachers will participate in during the upcoming school year. The principal can best promote effective decision making by guiding the staff members to place the most emphasis on which of the following criteria when evaluating each professional development option under consideration?

Does the activity match defined school goals and priorities?

Will the activity accommodate faculty learning styles and preferences?

Is the breadth of knowledge covered by the activity sufficient?

Are the resources required for the activity available within the school?

A student from another country who does not have any records or documentation wants to enroll in a school. The principal should

enroll the student temporarily pending receipt of documentation

refuse enrollment until the district office has been contacted for instructions

refuse enrollment until proper paperwork is produced.

enroll the student without records

A principal will be leading a school in which most teachers work independently withminimal professional interaction with their peers. One of the principal's goals is totransform the school into a professional learning community in which groups ofteachers will collaborate on an ongoing basis, analyzing and evaluating studentperformance and using reflection, discussion, experimentation, and problemsolving to promote continuous improvement in student learning. The principalbegins by leading many discussions with teachers about the characteristics,functions, and benefits of professional learning communities and by implementingtraining for teachers on relevant skills, including data analysis. Which of the following additional actions by the principal is likely to be most important in making the identified goal a reality?

allocating time in the school schedule for teachers to work together

encouraging teachers in each group to observe and provide feedback to each other

allowing teachers to select the colleagues with whom they will work

prompting each group to define specific roles and responsibilities for each teacher in the group

A student with limited English proficiency wants to enroll in school. According to the META Consent Decree, the student may participate in which of the following programs without regard to his level of English proficiency?

personalized tutoring in reading

An assistant principal has conducted an observation in a teacher's classroom. Although the teacher exhibited a number of strengths during the observation period, the assistant principal also identified some areas needing improvement. Which of the following actions taken by the assistant principal would best help in preparing for a productive post-observation conference with the teacher?

organizing data and notes collected during the observed lesson that can serve to guide discussion with the teacher

reviewing teacher-provided samples of lesson materials used and student work generated during the observation period

preparing a list of recommended professional development activities based on the teacher's observed performance

providing the teacher with a brief summary of observed strengths and needs to review before the conference occurs

During the past 2 years, a student has consistently experienced difficulty in reading despite extra assistance from teachers. Which of the following formal assessment instruments would be appropriate to determine the student's strengths and needs?

Weschler Intelligence Scale for Children

eacher-generated test of current grade-level reading ability

teacher-generated test of previous year’s grade-level reading ability

A principal who was hired to turn around a failing school intends to conduct a thorough review of student performance on standardized tests to assist in analyzing current teacher effectiveness in the school. The principal can best ensure that this approach will yield accurate results by first taking steps to verify that

the curriculum taught in the school is closely aligned with the content addressed on the standardized tests.

students are receiving ongoing opportunities to learn and reinforce skills for taking standardized tests.

teachers' classroom assessments incorporate question formats similar to those used on the standardized tests.

the standardized tests reflect current knowledge about processes by which individuals gain knowledge and skills.

Peer coaching would be most appropriate to use as a professional learning strategy for teachers in which of the following school contexts?

A school recently hired a group of beginning teachers who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to the various demands of the job.

Teachers have expressed interest in exploring recent research on students with certain types of disabilities and its implications for instruction.

Teachers have received feedback from a new assistant principal and are beginning to implement suggestions in their classes.

A school is making plans to begin using a new set of teacher accountability procedures based on guidelines developed by district staff.

West Middle School is reviewing its first draft of a technology plan to assess compliance with State technology goals. One of the State's strategic objectives is to "identify and develop appropriate methods and strategies to measure and monitor student and teacher progress towards achievement of technology proficiency and literacy standards." Which step in the school's plan reflects compliance with this State objective?

Analyze instructional staff evaluations to determine professional development needs in technology integration and literacy.

Identify productivity improvement opportunities, including a student bar coding system for food service, the media center, and attendance.

Continue technology retrofit plan to enhance integration of technology in classroom instruction and assessment.

Provide incentives—such as stipends, compensation, and release time—for continuing technology development and advancement of computer literacy standards.

A principal recently hired a new classroom teacher who appears to possess strong natural leadership skills. The principal would like to find ways to nurture and expand the teacher's leadership abilities. Which of the following approaches would likely be most appropriate and effective for the principal to use first in efforts to achieve this goal?

offering the new teacher opportunities to collaborate and contribute in a variety of school contexts

encouraging the new teacher to take on some of the lower level tasks that the principal normally carries out

involving the new teacher in reviewing and discussing professional literature on current issues in school leadership

inviting the new teacher to accompany the principal to selected school and district leadership meetings

A school is conducting a lock-down drill. Select the most important component of a technology infrastructure related to school and student safety that should be monitored during the drill.

communication devices within the school

metal detectors at school entry points

security measures related to the Jessica Lundsford Act

fingerprint procedures and requirements

A principal is planning to begin delegating a number of tasks to aspiring leaders. In implementing delegation plans, which of the following should the principal consider the most important responsibility?

engaging in ongoing monitoring of the quality and timely completion of delegated tasks

ensuring that the delegation of tasks to some staff members does not result in unequal staff workloads

offering public acknowledgment and appreciation to those staff members who are performing delegated tasks

providing district leaders with accurate documentation regarding initial and future task delegation decisions

A school district offers financial incentives for teachers whose students show learning gains on the statewide assessment. Is this policy in compliance with Florida Statutes?

Yes, Florida Statutes direct school districts to establish performance pay policies.

No, Florida Statutes prohibit performance pay incentives based solely on statewide assessment gains.

No, Florida Statutes relegate performance pay policies to the collective bargaining process.

Yes, Florida Statutes mandate performance pay incentives only for statewide assessment gains.

An elementary school principal believes that one way to enhance the school's educational program is to develop a professional culture in which teacher leadership is expected and encouraged. Which of the following strategies would best help promote the development of such a culture?

supporting teachers' use of collaborative practice in addressing grade-level or schoolwide issues

increasing teachers' independence in delivering and adapting curricula to meet their students' needs

providing teachers with ongoing access to information about legislation and other factors affecting the school

encouraging teachers to take on a range of selected administrative tasks and responsibilities

In a job interview the principal asks the applicant the following questions: What accommodations will you need to do this job? Have your recent performance evaluations been satisfactory? Do you have any relatives working in this school? Can you summarize your work experience? Identify the federal prohibition the principal has violated.

discrimination based on handicapping conditions

discrimination based on race, color, or religion

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A new principal has just been appointed at a high school and has been advised by the districtoffice that in the past, the school improvement plan did not include professional development forteachers. Identify the most useful information the principal and the SAC should consider indeveloping a new school improvement plan.

information on successful previous professional development offerings

analysis of classroom-level student achievement data

informal survey of teachers’ interests

assessment of students’ needs

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Teachers in a high school social studies department are developing school learninggoals that address State Board of Education benchmarks related to a standard onpreparing students to participate as active and engaged citizens. One of thebenchmarks states that students will "Evaluate, take, and defend positions onissues that cause the government to balance the interests of individuals with thepublic good."The teachers can best address this benchmark by developing learning goals focused on promoting students'

self-determination skills.

goal-setting skills.

problem-solving skills.

critical-thinking skills.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Smith Elementary School is an urban school with a large minority population. Over the last 2years the percentage of African American and Hispanic students scoring at Level 3 or above inreading and mathematics has dropped by 30% and test scores for nonminority students remainbelow the district. In an effort to improve student achievement, the principal wants to engage thefaculty in a student-driven approach to professional development. The best method to achievethis goal would be through

mathematics department meetings

action research teams

textbook committee meetings

classroom walk-through training

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

A principal wants to plan professional development activities for teachers aimed at reversing a school trend toward declining scores on the statewide reading assessment. The principal can most effectively begin the planning process by taking which of the following actions first?

analyzing test data to identify specific reading skills needing improvement orsubgroups of students needing additional support

reviewing materials disseminated by the state about the types of questions and tasks that appear on the reading assessment

identifying high-quality teacher resources aimed at improving reading instruction that are available in the school or district

meeting with small groups of teachers to elicit information about the methods they currently use to promote student reading skills

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the tables above, which of the following statements reflects the most appropriate objective to address reading in the school improvement plan?

By July of the following year, 55% of all 5th graders taking the statewide readingassessment will score 3 and above.

By July of the following year, the percentage of 4th graders scoring 3 and above on the statewide reading assessment will increase by 2%.

By July of the following year, the percentage of 5th graders scoring 3 and above on the statewide reading assessment will increase by 2%.

By July of the following year, 70% of all 3rd graders taking the statewide readingassessment will score 3 and above.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Three years ago a middle school implemented a new mathematics program. Following are some data derived from the school's scores on the statewide mathematics assessment for the last three years. After reviewing these data, the middle school principal should place the highest priority on answering which of the following questions?

Should the school investigate other mathematics programs that may maximize mathematics gains for all student groups?

How can the achievement gap in mathematics performance between the total group and the subgroup be closed?

What factors were most important in promoting improvement in the school's overall performance in mathematics?

Has there been a significant change in recent years in the number of students in the total group and the subgroup?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Based on the tables above, which strategy is most likely to improve the reading performance of 5th-grade students at the school?

using lesson plans and curriculum mapping to align instruction with reading contentstandards

initiating a daily program of sustained silent reading for all students

providing teachers with state and district reading scores

administering weekly reading comprehension tests for students scoring at statewideassessment Levels 1 and 2

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